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USER WNTEN~CE ~STRU~IONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WRWX216) is available from Hotpoint Appliance Parts Marts.

The inside usually takes care of ibelf. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

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Built-in dishwashers							Not using your dishwasher
often use an air gap.							in winter? hted against
=p it clean							freezing.
An air gap is a plumbing device. It							If your dishwasher is left in an
protects your			dishwasher against				unheated place during the winter,
water baking up into it if a drain							ask a service technician to:
clogs. The air gap is not a part of							s Cut off electric power to the
the dishwasher. And you may not
							dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
even have one. Not all plumbing
							circuit breaker.
codes require air gaps.						Ml
							from the water valve.
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							● Turn off the water supply.
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			[ J		–.—.--:		● Disconnect the water inlet line
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							● Reconnect the water inlet line to
				-.--—-..			the water valve.
				.,—	.--—.	...-	. Drain water from the inlet line
			,.,,$and-water valve. (Use a pan to catch
>I]lk							the water.)
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				-			Remove the plug in the bottom of
If you..-have an air gap, check‘ait at
							the rubber boot. Drain completely,
least once a month. IT IS N~							then reinstall plug and clamp.
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.							● Drain the collection chamber at
IT IS NW COVERED IN YOUR							rear of unit below filter by
WARRANTY.							disconnecting hose to pump.

The air gap is easy to clean.	Reconnect after draining.
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.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.

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