9
Care and Cleaning
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of burns, allow
heating element to cool before
cleaning the interior.
Storage
Fill both detergent
cups with a fresh-
scented dishwasher
detergent or baking soda and select
the Normal Wash cycle. Allow the
dishwasher to complete the cycle.
Then turn the water supply off and
drain the dishwasher. To drain,
1. Start any cycle as all cycles
begin with a drain.
2. Listen for the drain to complete,
then open the door to interrupt
the cycle prior to the fill.
3. Operate the drain twice to
ensure most of the water is
removed.
4. Last, disconnect the electrical
supply and prop open the door.
General Dishwasher Care:
The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically
check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see if any large
particles have not gone through the strainer portion of the
module.
Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food soil splashes which
occurred during loading.
The color from some tomato-based food soils has been known to
occasionally adhere to today's dishwasher tubs, causing a temporary
discoloration. To help prevent this, when washing a load of dishes soiled with
tomato sauce:
Scrape excess tomato-based food soils off of dishes, prior to loading.
Do not prewash the dishes, however.
Run the Pots and Pans cycle.
The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and liquid
spray cleaner. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
For a strong odor
try placing baking soda in both sides of
the detergent cup. Select Light Wash and allow the water to
circulate for about 10 minutes. Interrupt the cycle by
unlatching the door and let it stand overnight. Restart the
dishwasher by latching the door and allow it to complete the
cycle. You can also try a citric acid containing dishwasher cleaning product
such as Glisten (Part No. R0131566) or a commercially available dishwasher
cleaning product.
Cleaning Stainless Steel
(some models)
Stainless steel appliances have been factory finished for high shine and
luster. To maintain this quality appearance:
Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning
products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not
covered under warranty.
For stainless steel cleaner, call our Consumer
Affairs division at (800) 843-0304 and request part number 31960801.
DO USE:
Warm soapy water for routine
cleaning.
Dry with soft, clean cloth.
For heavy soil,
ONLY
a stainless
steel cleaner designed for
kitchen appliance use.
DO NOT USE:
Abrasive powders or liquids
Citrus based cleaners
Ammonia
Steel wool pads
Abrasive cloths
Oven cleansers
Acidic or vinegar based cleaners
Citric Acid
To prevent damage to the
finish of your stainless
steel appliance, do not
allow mustard, tomato juice, marinara
sauce, or other citrus based sauces
or products to remain on stainless
steel surface. Citric acid permanently
discolors stainless steel.
