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Cleaning the exterior 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 To clean the drain air gap Storing for the summer Storing for the winter 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" 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 built-in dishwasher and the home drain system. Check the drain air gap when your dishwasher is not draining well. 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 1-800-4-MY-HOMEr Ask for Part Number 300096. 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. 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. If your dishwasher is not in use during the summer months, turn off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher. Avoid possible water damage to your home and dishwasher 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. 23

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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.
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"
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 built-in
dishwasher
and the home drain system. Check the drain air
gap when your dishwasher
is not draining
well.
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 1-800-4-MY-HOMEr
Ask for
Part Number 300096.
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.
Storing
for the
summer
If your dishwasher
is not in use during the summer
months,
turn off the water
supply and power
supply to the dishwasher.
Storing
for
the winter
Avoid possible
water damage to your home and dishwasher
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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