Kenmore 970D1549 - Care and Cleaning; Heating Element Burn Hazard; Cleaning Outer Door and Interior; Overfill Protector Maintenance

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Care and Cleaning
NOTE
Hard water may cause lime deposit
buildup on the interior of the
dishwasher. For cleaning instructions
see “Removing Spots and Film” section.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Allow heating element to cool
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Outer Door - Clean outer door with warm
soapy water and a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse
with clean water and a dry cloth. Do not use
harsh cleaners.
Inside
Inside
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The inside of the dishwasher and
The inside of the dishwasher and
fi lter are self-cleaning with normal use. If
fi lter are self-cleaning with normal use. If
needed, clean around the tub gasket area with
needed, clean around the tub gasket area with
a damp cloth. The fi lter is self-cleaning. A
a damp cloth. The fi lter is self-cleaning. A
glass trap located in the center of the fi lter
glass trap located in the center of the fi lter
is designed to collect pieces of broken glass,
is designed to collect pieces of broken glass,
straws, bones and pits.
straws, bones and pits.
Overfi ll Protector- keeps dishwasher
from overfi lling and is located in the left front
corner of the tub.
• Clean occasionally with household
cleaner containing vinegar or bleach to
dissolve any buildup.
• Overfi ll Protector should move up and
down freely about one inch. If it does not
move, lift and clean underneath.
To empty the glass trap:
1. Grasp the glass trap’s handle and rotate
it 90
0
clockwise while pressing down on
the center of the wash arm.
2. Grab the spray arm in the center and lift
the spray arm and glass trap assembly up
and out form the dishwasher.
3. Tip the assembly over an appropriate
container and tap it to empty the glass
trap.
OR, separate the glass trap - pull
the glass trap handle toward you, then
up, then further toward you to slide it
away from the rest of the assembly;
empty it into an appropriate container;
then slide the glass trap back into the
assembly.
4. Place the assembly back into position,
press down on the arm at the center
and rotate the glass trap handle 90
0
counterclockwise being sure the glass trap
ends in the orientation shown in the image
above. To avoid damage to your unit
make sure the spray arm and glass trap
are fully snapped in place.
Spray Arm varies by
model
Glass Trap
Glass Trap Removal
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