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Adding Detergent and
Rinse Agent
(continued)
Filling the Detergent Dispenser
(Raised Position)
1. Open the dishwasher door approximately halfway to a 45° angle.
NOTE: The detergent dispenser cover must be open for the detergent dispenser to be placed in the raised position.
2. Press the blue button on the right side of the dispenser as shown in Figure
27. The
Figure 27 dispenser cover and cup will swing upward to the raised position.
3. Fill the detergent cup as recommended in
Table 1.
4. Slide the cover as shown in Figure 28, arrow
1, and press
Figure 28 down firmly as shown in
Figure 28, arrow 2 so that the cover snaps shut.
Filling the Rinse Agent Dispenser
(Raised Position)
1. Open the dishwasher door approximately halfway to a 45° angle.
2. Open the rinse agent dispenser cover.
3. Pull the filling trough upward so that it snaps into
Figure 29 the raised position as indicated by the arrow in Figure
29.
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Tasks
Certain areas of your dishwasher require occasional maintenance. The maintenance tasks are easy to perform and will ensure continued superior performance from your dishwasher.
Wiping Up Spills and Splash-out
NOTE: Standing water around or under the dishwasher can cause mold growth. Do not allow water from spills and splashout to remain around or under your dishwasher.
Water may occasionally splash out of your dishwasher, especially if you interrupt a cycle or open the dishwasher door during a cycle.
Immediately wipe up any water that spills or splashes out.
Winterizing Your Dishwasher
CAUTION
POSSIBLE DISHWASHER DAMAGE:
Freezing temperatures can damage your dishwasher. Do not allow water to remain in your dishwasher water supply or drain systems through extended periods of freezing temperatures.
If your dishwasher will not be used for an extended period of time in a location that experiences freezing temperatures (e.g., in a holiday home or through a vacation period), you must drain all the water from the dishwasher interior.
Care and Maintenance
(continued)
Check/Clean the Spray Arm Nozzles
Occasionally check the spray arms to ensure that the spray nozzles are not obstructed. You must remove the spray arms to check them.
To remove the top spray arm:
1. Remove the empty top rack from the dishwasher.
2. Turn the rack upside-down. The top spray arm is held in position by a locking nut as shown in Figure 30a. Turn the locking nut counterclockwise 1/8 turn and remove it, as shown in Figure 30b to release the spray arm.
Figure 30
a
4. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles.
5. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water.
To reinstall the top spray arm:
1. Return the top spray arm to its installed position.
2. Return the locking nut to its installed position and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise.
3. Return the top rack to the top rack roller guides.
To remove the bottom spray arm:
1. Remove the empty bottom rack from the dishwasher tub.
2. Grasp and lift the bottom spray arm as shown in Figure 34.
Figure 34
b
3. Remove the spray arm as shown in Figure
31.
Figure 31
3. Look for obstruction in the spray nozzles.
4. If the spray nozzles need cleaning, flush them under running water.
To reinstall the bottom spray arm:
1. Return the bottom spray arm to its installed position and press it so that it snaps into place.
2. Return the bottom rack to its installed position.
Check/Clean the Stainless Steel Inner
Door and Tub
Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to remove debris that might collect from normal loading.
If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel tub or inner door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full.
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Care and Maintenance
(continued)
Check/Clean the Filter System
This dishwasher has a filter system that consists of a Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter assembly and a Fine Filter. Select models have an additional Micro Filter. The filter system is located on the inside of your dishwasher under the lower rack and is easily accessible.
During normal use, the filter system is self-cleaning. You should occasionally inspect it for foreign objects and clean it when necessary.
To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder
Filter Assembly:
1. Remove the bottom rack.
2. Grasp the assembly as shown in Figure 35 and turn it counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
Figure 35
To Remove the Fine Filter and the Micro
Filter:
1. Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor as shown
Figure 37 in Figure
37 and flush it clean by holding it under running water.
Fine
Filter
2. Remove the Micro Filter as shown in Figure 38 and flush it clean by holding it under running water.
Figure 38
Micro
Filter
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3. Lift out the assembly as shown in Figure 36.
Figure 36
Large
Object
Trap/
Cylinder
Filter
CAUTION
INJURY HAZARD: The large object trap could contain sharp objects. Do not reach into the large object trap with your fingers.
4. Carefully examine the assembly. If you find debris in the Large Object Trap, turn it upside-down and gently tap it on a surface such as a countertop to dislodge and remove the debris. Flush the Cylinder Filter clean by holding it under running water.
To reinstall the filter system:
1. Return the Micro Filter (select models) to its installed position.
2. Return the Fine Filter to its installed position.
3. Place the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter
Assembly into its installed position in the dishwasher floor.
4. Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4 turn until it is locked.
Figure 39
The arrow on the ring handle and the arrow on the Fine
Filter should point to each other, as shown by the circle in Figure 39.
5. Gently pull the ring handle to ensure that the assembly is locked into place.
Care and Maintenance
(continued)
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
CAUTION
POSSIBLE DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/ paper towels can damage the dishwasher exterior door. Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads (metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean the dishwasher’s exterior door panel.
Colored Doors
Use only a soft cloth that is lightly dampened with soapy water.
Stainless Steel Doors
Use a soft cloth with a nonabrasive cleaner
(preferably a liquid spray) made for cleaning stainless steel. For best results, apply the stainless steel cleaner to a cloth and wipe the surface.
Clean the Door Gasket
Regularly clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove food particles and other debris.
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