Caring for the dishwasher.
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good
appliance polish.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place
during the winter, ask a service technician to:
Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
Turn off the water supply and disconnect
the water inlet line from the water valve.
Drain water from the inlet line and water
valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the
water valve.
Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub
bottom and use a sponge to soak up water
in the rubber boot.
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An air gap protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain clogs.
The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher.
It is not covered by your warranty. Not all
plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may
not have one.
The air gap is easy to clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
chrome cover.
Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with
a toothpick.
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dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Two types of
air gaps
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Silverware Basket
Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands.
Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t
nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from
small containers, should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top.
To increase the flexibility of the lower rack, the silverware basket may be split (on some
models). Grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart. The basket sections should
be placed in the lower rack by hanging them on the top hoop.
A cover can be lowered to either side of the split basket to secure
lightweight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action.
The accessory basket (on some models)
can hold small items such as: baby
bottle nipples, plastic lids, corn cob
holders, etc.
It can hang from the top
hoop of the upper rack along the right
side or it can also hang on the right or left
side of the lower rack. When hanging the
accessory basket on the right side in the upper rack,
make sure the top is closed and nothing is sticking out.
Don’t let any
item extend
through bottom.
Single basket
(on some models)
Split basket
(on some models)
