Estate TUD3OOOW installation instructions Dishwasher Care And Cleaning, For Best Results

of the dispenser. ff you overfill, excess rinse agent can come out. This will not harm the dishwasher, but could cause over-sudsing. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth. Replace the Fill Indicator Cap and keep it tightly closed.

NOTE: Because your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse agent, you do not need to use a solid or bar-type rinse agent.

Dishwasher Care

And Cleaning

Exterior

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

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:

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

or

2.Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with damp sponge.

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

Filter screen

The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed. To clean screen:

Personal Injury Hazard

Walt at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Fallure to do so can result in burn injuries.

1.Unload and slide the bottom rack

forward:-(Removebottom rack& necessary to reach filter screen..)

2.Remove collected particles from the screen with your fingers or paper towel.

3.Return the bottom rack to original position.

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For Best Results

Hot water Is a must

For best cleaning and drying results, water should be at least 140°F (60°C). TO have a reliable hot water supply:

Maintain I 40°F (60°C) water supply at central water heater. To check water temperature, turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water run until it is as hot as possible, then check with a candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature at the faucet is below 135°F (57°C) have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting.

Quiet operating tlps

To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation:

lMake sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack.

lMake sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls or interfere with the spray arm’s rotation or cover the spray lower.

. Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care. Read these special tips for the following items:

Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.

TfPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

China: Check with manufacturer for cleaning instructions. Hand-painted, metal- trimmed, and antique china fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher.

NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed.

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Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temperature. Metal trim and cobrful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher.

NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack only. Be sure to bad a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from bwer spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.

Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensib. A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher. This film is caused by a reaction of silver with chbrine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not dlshwasher safe. The adhesive used in some flatware with holbw handles is not heat resistant, causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher. Wash by hand.

TlPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible, especially if it is not to be washed right away. Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film build-up can be removed with silver polish.

Cast Iron utensils: The seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.

TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two.

Plastics: Many plastics will have “Dishwasher Safe” written on them. Some plastics are heat sensitive and may meft or warp.

TfPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in upper rack only. Drying without heat provides additional protection.

Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Follow manufadurets instructions.

Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish.

TlPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher.

Pewter or pewter-like materlals: May streak, discolor, and pit.

TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.