Kenmore 15821 Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Your new dishwasher is designed to give you many years of dependable service. There are a few things you
can do to maintain your dishwasher properly, This section tells you how to clean and care for your dishwasher.
Refer to "Solutions to Common Problems" on pages 23-25 for special cleaning problems,
Cleaning the exterior
In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or
sponge and a mild
detergent is al! that is
necessary to keep the
outside of your dish-
washer nice looking
and clean,
Cleaning the interior
Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build
up on the inside surfaces,
especially just beneath
the door area. To clean
interior:
_Apply powdered dish-
washer detergent to a
damp sponge to make
a paste,
OR
oUse liquid automatic
dishwasher detergent
and clean with damp sponge
Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has
cooled.
Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser
other than dishwasher detergent because it may
cause foaming or sudsing.
NOTE: Some tomato-based foods might permanently
stain the inner tub and door liner. It is recommended
that you prerinse concentrated amounts of soil from
the dishes before loading.
Moving or winterizing your
dishwasher
Protect your dishwasher and home against water
damage due to freezing water lines. If your dish-
washer is left in a seasonal dwelling or could be
exposed to near freezing temperatures, have a
qualified person do the following:
1. Disconnect power supply to the dishwasher.
2. Turn off water supply to the dishwasher.
3. Remove the 4 screws on the lower access panel
and remove the tower access panel,
4. Place a shallow pan under the water supply
valve. Then, use a wrench to disconnect the
water inlet from the water supply valve, Sepa-
rate the water inlet from the water supply valve
and drain water into the pant
5. Remove the spring clamp from the water outlet
and separate from the water supply valve; drain
water into pan,
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