CARE AND CLEANING
Clean the outer surface and door jambs with a | The inside usually takes care of itself. Keeping |
lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not | your rinse agent dispenser filled all the time will give |
use abrasives or sharp objects, they can damage | the tub and inner door of your dishwasher a polished |
the dishwasher. | appearance. |
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Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing
What is
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:
•Cut off electric power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
•Turn off the water supply.
•Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.
•Drain water from the inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)
•Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.
•Pour 1 cup
Dishwasher-
Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean
Safe
An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.
Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.
TWO TYPES OF AIR GAPS |
If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean. With most types, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Keeping Your Dishwasher Filters Clean
Your dishwasher has a filter system comprised of a central filter and a microfilter. At the end of each wash, remove the filter from the bottom of the dishwasher and make sure it is clean.
To check to see if the filter is clogged or dirty, first remove the lower wash arm by lifting it up and off. Turn the center filter assembly handle counterclockwise and pull out.
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away from the center |
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filter assembly. Then |
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press the tabs on the |
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inner filter and remove |
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it also. Clean all filter |
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parts with water and a |
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stiff bristled brush. |
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To replace, line up the dome on |
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the tube, press down and lock |
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into place by turning clockwise. |
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Replace the wash arm. |
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Dome | Tube |
Care and Cleaning
Keeping Your Dishwasher Wash Arms Clean
The wash arms should be checked on a regular basis to assure that the spray orifices are clear and unobstructed. If wash arms require cleaning they are easily removable.
The lower wash arm can be removed by pulling upwards. The upper wash arm is held in position by a knurled nut.
Clean with water and a stiff bristled brush and replace.
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