Caring For Your Dishwasher; Cleaning The Exterior; Cleaning The Interior - Whirlpool DISHWASHERS Use And Care Manual

Caring For Your Dishwasher
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 "Solution chart" on pages 23-25 for special
cleaning problems.
Personal Injury Hazard
Before cleaning interior wait at least
20 minutes after a cycle for the heating
element to cool down.
Failure to do so could result in burn
injuries.
Caring for simulated wood top
(on portable models)
The simulated wood top can be used as a utility
work surface for most kitchen jobs. It is stronger
and more easily cleaned than genuine wood.
The top can be used as a cutting board. Knife
marks will be visible, but will not seriously
damage top. Hot items from the oven can be
placed on the top.
Clean with warm, soapy water. For dried-on
foods, use a scouring pad.
Cleaning the exterior
In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp
cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all
that is necessary to keep the outside of your
dishwasher 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:
l
Apply powdered dishwasher detergent to a
damp sponge to make a paste.
OR
l
Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and
clean with damp sponge.
Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of
cleanser other than dishwasher detergent
because it may cause foaming or sudsing.
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