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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. n9 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 house drain is clogged, the drain air gap keeps water from backing up into your dishwasher. 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 sponge and clean. OR dishwasher detergent on a damp 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, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. 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. 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 Turn off the water supply and power supply to the dishwasher during the summer to avoid damage to your dishwasher. Winterizing your dishwasher Avoid water damage to your dishwasher and home 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. 15

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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.
n
9
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 house drain is clogged,
the drain air gap keeps water
from backing
up into your dishwasher.
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, please
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®.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.
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
Turn off the water supply
and power supply
to the dishwasher
during the summer
to avoid damage
to your dishwasher.
Winterizing
your dishwasher
Avoid water damage
to your dishwasher
and home
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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