Kenmore 587.151500, 587.141500, 587.161500, 587.161600 Care and Cleaning, Care of Drain Air Gap

Care and Cleaning

Burn Hazard

Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Outside--Occasionallywipe with a mild nonabrasive detergent and water. Rinse and dry.

Inside--The inside of the dishwasher is self-cleaning with normal use. If needed, clean around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth.

The filter is self-cleaning. A glass trap located in the center of the filter is designed to collect pieces of broken glass, straws, bones and pits. To remove items in glass trap, grasp handle, lift out, empty and replace.

Note: Hard water may cause lime deposit buildup on the interior of the dishwasher. For cleaning instructions see "Removing Spots and Film" section.

Overfill Protector--keepsdishwasher from

overfilling and is located in the left front corner of the tub.

•	Clean occasionally			with
	household		cleaner	...... .
	containing		vinegar	or
	bleach	to dissolve		any
	buildup.
•	Overfill	Protector should

move up and down freely about one inch. If it does not move, lift and clean underneath.

Care of Drain Air Gap

If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in dishwasher, check to make sure it is clean so the dishwasher will drain properly. A drain air gap is usually mounted on countertop and can be inspected by removing the cover. This is not part of your dishwasher and is not covered by warranty.

Property Damage Hazard

Freezing temperatures may cause water lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to and circulating lines within dishwasher are protected.

Failure to do so could result in property damage.

Winterizing

A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do the following:

To Disconnect Service:

1.Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the

supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit breaker.

2.Shut off water supply.

3.Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water line from inlet valve and drain into pan.

4.Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into pan.

Note: See Installation Instructions for more details.

To Restore Service:

1.Reconnect the water, drain and electrical power supply.

2.Turn on water and electrical power supply.

3.Fill both detergent cups and run dishwasher through a NORMAL cycle.

4.Check connections to make sure they do not leak. Note: See Installation Instructions for more details.

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