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Dishwasher Care

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DISHWASHER CARE Interior Cleaning Many detergents may leave white spots or a white residue on dishware and on the interior of the dishwasher. Over time this residue can become unsightly and could affect dishwasher performance. Use of a dishwasher cleaning product such as affresh® Dishwasher Cleaner can help to remove the residue. Monthly use of affresh® Dishwasher Cleaner is recommended to help maintain the dishwasher. Follow package directions. NOTE: We recommend the use of high-quality, premeasured detergent tablets or packs and the use of rinse aid for dishwasher cleaning and daily care. Countertop Air Gap If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it if the dishwasher isn't draining well. Extended Time Without Use To Reduce Risk of Property Damage During Vacation or Extended Time Without Use ■ When you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. ■ Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing conditions. Ice formations in the supply lines can increase water pressure and cause damage to your dishwasher or home. ■ Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty. ■ When storing your dishwasher in the winter, avoid water damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel. Exterior Cleaning Clean the exterior of dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products on the exterior of the dishwasher. Abrasive cleaning products can damage the finish. Troubleshooting The brand website listed on the Quick Start Guide has detailed information to troubleshoot most problems customers encounter. This information may save you the cost of a service call. Foreign Object Cup If the Foreign Object Cup is full the Quick Start Guide or the brand website listed on the Quick Start Guide has detailed information about how to empty it. 5

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DISHWASHER CARE
Interior Cleaning
Many detergents may leave white spots or a white residue on
dishware and on the interior of the dishwasher. Over time this
residue can become unsightly and could affect dishwasher
performance. Use of a dishwasher cleaning product such as
affresh
®
Dishwasher Cleaner can help to remove the residue.
Monthly use of affresh
®
Dishwasher Cleaner is recommended to
help maintain the dishwasher. Follow package directions.
NOTE:
We recommend the use of high-quality, premeasured
detergent tablets or packs and the use of rinse aid for dishwasher
cleaning and daily care.
Countertop Air Gap
If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it if the dishwasher
isn't draining well.
Extended Time Without Use
To Reduce Risk of Property Damage During Vacation or
Extended Time Without Use
■
When you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer
months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher.
■
Make sure the water supply lines are protected against freezing
conditions. Ice formations in the supply lines can increase
water pressure and cause damage to your dishwasher or
home.
■
Damage from freezing is not covered by the warranty.
■
When storing your dishwasher in the winter, avoid water
damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized
service personnel.
Exterior Cleaning
Clean the exterior of dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild
detergent. Avoid using abrasive cleaning products on the exterior
of the dishwasher. Abrasive cleaning products can damage the
finish.
Troubleshooting
The brand website listed on the Quick Start Guide has detailed
information to troubleshoot most problems customers encounter.
This information may save you the cost of a service call.
Foreign Object Cup
If the Foreign Object Cup is full the Quick Start Guide or the
brand website listed on the Quick Start Guide has detailed
information about how to empty it.