AND
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or
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sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.
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Clean the outside with a good appliance polish
The
inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it
ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or
Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.
gritty cleaners.
Not Using Your Dishwasher in
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.
●
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water
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PUMP COVER SCREWS
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Drain water from the inlet line
and water
(Use a pan to
catch the water. )
●
Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water valve.
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Remove the plastic pump cover
in the tub bottom and use a
sponge to soak up water in
the rubber boot.
Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.
An air gap is a plumbing device.
If you have an air gap, check it at
It protects your dishwasher against
least once a month. IT IS NOT
water backing up into it if a drain
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
the dishwasher. And you may not
WARRANTY.
even have one. Not all plumbing
The
gap easy to clean.
codes require air gaps.
With most types, first turn off the
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
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