KitchenAid KUDE20FBSS Use & Care Guide - Page 12

Dishwasher Care

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Removable Top Rack (for SatinGlide® rails) The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack. IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from dishwasher. To remove the rack To gain access to the track stops, pull the upper rack forward about halfway out of the tub. To open, flip the track stop toward the outside of the tub. After opening both track stops, pull top rack out of the rails. SURE-HOLD® Cup and Stemware Holder Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas. Track stop closed. Cleaning Cleaning the exterior Track stop open SURE-HOLD® Light Item Clips The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during washing. To move a clip: 1. Pull the clip up and off the tine. 2. Reposition the clip on another tine. Dishwasher Care 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. 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. OR Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge. OR See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Cloudy or Spotted Dishware (and Hard Water Solution)" in "Troubleshooting" section. NOTE: Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior. 12

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Removable Top Rack (for SatinGlide
®
rails)
The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items such as
pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack.
IMPORTANT:
Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from
dishwasher.
To remove the rack
To gain access to the track stops, pull the upper rack forward
about halfway out of the tub.
To open, flip the track stop toward the outside of the tub.
After opening both track stops, pull top rack out of the rails.
SURE-HOLD
®
Cup and Stemware Holder
Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the
top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as
utensils and spatulas.
SURE-HOLD
®
Light Item Clips
The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items
such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during
washing.
To move a clip:
1.
Pull the clip up and off the tine.
2.
Reposition the clip on another tine.
Dishwasher Care
Cleaning
Track stop closed.
Track stop open
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.
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.
OR
Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge.
OR
See the vinegar rinse procedure in “Cloudy or Spotted Dishware (and Hard Water
Solution)” in “Troubleshooting” section.
NOTE:
Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior.