Kenmore 17808, 16808, 17801 Caring for Your Dishwasher, Special features, Cleaning your dishwasher

Special features

Start Button Memory

•To use last full cycle and options completed, press Start.

•If you do not run dishwasher daily, close door to main- tain memory.

•If power is off or door is open for an extended period of time, the Start button memory will default to Normal cycle with Heat Dry.

To change a cycle

•Press Cancel-Drain. Wait for the 2-minute drain to complete. Reset dishwasher for desired cycle and options. (Remember to add detergent if dishwasher

has already gone through wash portion of original cycle.)

OR

•You can change cycle and options any time during first 2 minutes of cycle (while water is entering dishwasher) without pressing CanceleDrain.,

To cancel a cycle

•Press CanceloDrain. Wait for the 2-minute drain to complete.

Control Lock On

•Prevent accidental cycle selections by "locking" controls.

•To lock controls: Press and hold No Heat Dry for

4 seconds. The Lock On status indicator glows when controls are locked.

•To unlock the controls: Press and hold the No Heat Dry pad for 4 seconds. The Lock On status indicator will flash and turn off.

•If you try to set cycles or options when controls the are

locked, the Lock On status indicator will flash so you know cycles or options cannot be selected until controls are unlocked.

Cleaning your dishwasher

Cleaning the exterior

In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean.

Cleaning the interior

Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area.

To clean interior:

•Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste.

OR

•Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge,