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USERMAINTENANCE Built-in dishwashers Not using your dishwasher
INSTRUCTIONS often use an air gap. in winter? Protect against
Clean the control panel with Keep it clean, freezing.
a lightly dampened cloth. Dry An air gap is a plumbing device. Ifyour dishwasher is left in an
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives It protects your dishwasher against unheated place during the winter,
or sharp objects on the panel, waterbacking up into it if a drain ask a service technician to:
They can damage it. clogs. The air gap is not a part of * Cut off electric power to the
Clean the outside with a lightly the dishwasher. And you may not dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
dampened cloth. The outside even have one. Not all plumbing circuit breaker.
cabinet finish is durable, but it can codes require air gaps.
scratch. Do not use scouring pads, • Turnoff the water supply.
or harsh or gritty cleaners. TWOTYPES _ ,!i :i_ • Disconnect the water inlet line
O_A,RaAPS _:id
The inside usually takes care _,___ from the water valve.
of itself. If it should ever need • Drain waterfrom the inlet line
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh __ and water valve. (Use a pan to
- - __ -" ---_ • Reconnect the water inlet line to _
cleaners can mar the finish. __ _ ..... catch the water.)
the water valve.
• Remove the plastic pump cover in
If you have an air gap, check it the tub bottom and use a sponge to
at least once a month. IT IS NOT soak up water in the rubber boot.
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR PUMPCOVERSCREWS
WARRANTY. - o._:._?.
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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