Care and cleaning
Cleanthecontrolpanel with Built-in dishwashers Not using your dishwasher
a lightlydampenedcloth.Dry often use an air gap. in winter? Protect against
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives Keepit clean, freezing.
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it. An air gap is a plumbing device. If your dishwasher is left in an
It protects your dishwasher against unheated place during the winter,
Clean the outside with a good water backing up into it if a drain ask a service technician to:
appllan_ pullsh wax. The outside clogs. The air gap is not a part of * Cut off electric power to the
cabinet finish is durable, but it can the dishwasher. And you may not
scratch. So use no scouting pads, even have one. Not all plumbing dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
or harsh or gritty cleaners, codes require air gaps. circuit breaker.
The inside usually takes care * Turn off the water supply.
of itself. If it should ever need * Disconnect the water inlet line
cleaning, use a mild cleansing OF AIR GAPS [_',i:, .i
powder. Scouring pads and harsh __: ' ',2 _ from the water valve.
cleaners can mar the finish. __ • Drain water from the inlet line
__--------__ J ._ and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water.)
• Reconnect the water inlet line to
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 PUMPCOVERiSCREWS
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 build-up of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
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