Frigidaire FFBD1831UW Complete Owners Guide - Page 11

CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Dishwasher Keeping your dishwasher clean improves its performance, reduces unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life. WARNING Do not remove the tub front seal (the long rubber seal enclosing the opening of the dishwasher). Cleaning the Exterior 1. Turn off the dishwasher. It's best to clean spills on the outside of your dishwasher as they occur. Use a soft, damp cloth on the control panel to gently wipe away spills and dust. Do not use benzene, wax, thinner, chlorine bleach, or alcohol. These materials may discolor the inner walls and cause stains. Do not clean the dishwasher by sprinkling water over it and avoid letting water come into contact with any of the electrical parts.  NOTE If your dishwasher has a stainless steel door panel, you can clean it with a stainless steel cleaner for Home Appliances or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. 2. Rotate the filter insert counterclockwise to unfasten and then detach the filter insert. Cleaning the Interior WARNING BURN HAZARD Allow heating element to cool before cleaning the interior. Failure to do so can result in burns. 3. Remove the fine filter (flat, rectangular). Clean the interior of your dishwasher periodically to remove any dirt or food particles. Wipe the inside of the dishwasher and the inner part of the door with a wet dishcloth. We recommend filling the detergent dispenser with dish detergent, and then running the dishwasher empty periodically using either the Normal or Express 60 cycle with the sanitize option. This will keep your dishwasher clean. If white spots and odor are still present in your dishwasher, run the Normal cycle with the dishwasher empty and without detergent until it flushes. Then, interrupt the cycle and put an 8 ounce cup of white vinegar into the lower basket. Close the dishwasher and let the cycle finish. 11