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Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly, This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to "Solutions to Common Problems" on pages 23-25 for special cleaning problems,

Cleaning the exterior

In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or

sponge and a mild detergent is al! that is

necessary to keep the outside of your dish-

washer nice looking 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 dish- washer detergent to a damp sponge to make a paste,

OR

oUse liquid automatic dishwasher detergent

and clean with damp sponge

Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled.

Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.

NOTE: Some tomato-based foods might permanently stain the inner tub and door liner. It is recommended

that you prerinse concentrated amounts of soil from the dishes before loading.

Moving or winterizing your

dishwasher

Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water lines. If your dish- washer is left in a seasonal dwelling or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have a qualified person do the following:

1.Disconnect power supply to the dishwasher.

2.Turn off water supply to the dishwasher.

3.Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel and remove the tower access panel,

4.Place a shallow pan under the water supply valve. Then, use a wrench to disconnect the water inlet from the water supply valve, Sepa- rate the water inlet from the water supply valve and drain water into the pant

5.Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet and separate from the water supply valve; drain water into pan,

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Contents Models 15821, 15825 3373964 Rev. a Solutions to Common Loading Your Dishwasher AmericasCleanest DishesSears Repair Services Dishwasher Safety Spinning Washing Waterand DrainingParticles are Separated byShelves Fold-downUltra Wash TM Quick Reference Delay time display Cycle time or Signal lightsQuick Rinse Cycle TimeWash Rinse DRYSani Rinse Cancel/DrainAutomatic Preprogramming No Heat DrySani Complete Water HeatingDetergent dispenser Where to FillHow much detergent to use Do not fill past To check water temperatureKeep the rinse agent dispenser filled with a liquid To fill dispenser@ad ng Your D sh asher Fold-down tines Adjustable top rackUtensil basket Extra-capacity fold-downshelvesTo replace the top rack To remove the top rackFoUd-down divider To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation Material Dishwasher SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL Information On next Cleaning the interiorDishwasher InteriorSpring clamp and motor Reconnecting your dishwasherStoring for the summer Water pumpChannel Upper panelAccess panel Solution ProblemCause Problem Problem Cause Solution Oub ÷shoo ng Forthe repair or replacement Parts you need Against Leaks in the TUB and Inner Door Panel Full ONE-YEARWARRANTY on Dishwashers3373964 Rev, a