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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 valve.
Winter? Protect Against Freezing.
●
Drain water from the inlet 1
ine
PUMP COVER SCREWS
and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water.)
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●
Reconnect the water inlet line to
the water
valve.
● 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
An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.
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If you have an air gap, check it at
least
once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to
clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then
lift
off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any buildup of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining
well.
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