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Dishwasher Care
Cleaning
Dishwasher Maintenance Procedure
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, such
as affresh
®†
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016.
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 “Cloudy or spotted dishware (and hard water
solution)” in “Troubleshooting” section.
NOTE: Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior.
Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless
steel cleaner is recommended, such as affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016.
Removal of Hard Water / Filming:
It is recommended to use a monthly maintenance product such as affresh
®
Dishwasher Cleaner Part Number W10282479.
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Load your dishwasher (preferably with dishes affected by filming / hard water).
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Place tablet in main wash compartment of detergent dispenser.
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Select cycle/option best for heavily soiled dishes and start dishwasher.
NOTE: It is recommended to use a premeasured detergent tablet or pack for regular daily use.
†® affresh is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.