Caring for Your Dishwasher
Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you can do to maintain your dishwasher properly. This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher. Refer to “Solving Common Dishwashing Problems” on pages
Cleaning the interior
Burn Hazard
Before cleaning interior wait at least twenty minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down.
Fallure to do so can result in burns.
Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area. To clean interior: l Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a
damp sponge to make a paste.
OR
. 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 can cause foaming or sudsing.
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dishwasher with white vinegar. Remember, |
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