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DISHWASHER CARE
Cleaning the exterior
In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended.
Cleaning the interior | Hard water minerals can cause a white | film to build up on the | inside surfaces, | ||
| especially just beneath the door area. |
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| Do not | clean the dishwasher | interior until it has cooled. You may want to wear rubber | ||
| gloves. | Do not use any type | of cleanser | other than dishwasher | detergent because it |
may cause foaming or sudsing.
To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean.
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Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge.
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See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Spotting and filming on dishes" in "Troubleshooting" section.
NOTE: Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior.
Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a
The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher. To order a drain air gap, please call
NOTE: The drain air gap is an external plumbing device that is not part of your dishwasher. The warranty provided with your dishwasher does not cover service costs directly associated with the cleaning or repair of the external drain air gap.
To clean the drain air gap | Clean | the drain air | gap periodically | to ensure proper drainage | of your dishwasher. With | |
| most | types, | you lift off the chrome | cover. Unscrew the plastic | cap. Then check for any | |
| soil buildup. | Clean | if necessary. |
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Storing | for | the | summer | If your dishwasher | is not | in use during | the | summer months, | turn off the water supply | |||
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Storing | for | the | winter | Avoid possible | water damage to your | home | and dishwasher | due to freezing water lines. | ||||
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| If your dishwasher | is left | in a seasonal | dwelling | or could be exposed | to near freezing | |||
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| temperatures, | have | your | dishwasher winterized | by authorized service | personnel. |
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