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Cleaning the exterior, Cleaning the interior, Storing for the summer

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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. Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn't draining well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher from water backing up into it. 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 "Spotting and filming on dishes" in "Troubleshooting." NOTE: Run a normal cycle with detergent after cleaning the interior. © The drain air gap is usually located on top of the sink or countertop near the dishwasher. To order a drain air gap, contact your local dealer; or call us or your nearest designated service center and ask for Part Number 300096. For more information, see "Assistance or Service." 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. Follow the cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer. With most types, you lift off the chrome cover. Unscrew the plastic cap. Then check for any soil buildup. Clean if necessary. Storing for the summer Protect your dishwasher during the summer months by turning off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher. Winterizing your dishwasher Protect your dishwasher and home against water damage due to freezing water lines. If your dishwasher is left in a seasonal dwelling or could be exposed to near freezing temperatures, have your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel. 14

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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.
Check the drain air gap anytime
your dishwasher
isn't draining
well.
Some state or local plumbing
codes require the addition
of a
drain air gap between a built-in
dishwasher
and the home drain
system.
If a drain is clogged,
the drain air gap protects
your
dishwasher
from water backing
up into it.
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 "Spotting
and filming
on
dishes"
in "Troubleshooting."
NOTE: Run a normal cycle with
detergent
after cleaning
the
interior.
©
The drain air gap is usually
located
on top of the sink or
countertop
near the dishwasher.
To order a drain air gap, contact
your local dealer; or call us or your nearest designated
service
center and ask for Part Number 300096.
For more information,
see "Assistance
or Service."
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.
Follow the cleaning
instructions
provided
by the
manufacturer.
With most types, you lift off the chrome cover.
Unscrew
the plastic
cap. Then check for any soil buildup.
Clean if
necessary.
Storing for the summer
Protect your dishwasher
during the summer
months
by turning
off the water supply
and power supply
to the dishwasher.
Winterizing
your dishwasher
Protect your dishwasher
and home against water damage
due to
freezing water lines. If your dishwasher
is left in a seasonal
dwelling
or could
be exposed to near freezing temperatures,
have
your dishwasher
winterized
by authorized
service personnel.
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