Cleaning Your Dishwasher - KitchenAid Sculptura KUDS24SE Use & Care Manual

Cleaning your dishwasher
Cleaning the interior
If mineral deposits from hard water accumu-
late on the interior of your dishwasher, clean
with a damp cloth or follow the instructions
indicated in "Removing spots and film" on
page 28.
• Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it
has cooled.
• Do not use any type of cleanser that may
cause foaming or sudsing. Use cleansers
made for stainless steel products.
• Run the dishwasher through a Normal cycle
with detergent after you are finished cleaning
the interior.
Cleaning the exterior
Wipe the control panel, front, and sides With
a damp cloth, then dry. Never use detergents
or abrasive cleansers which may damage
the finish.
The drain air gap
Check the drain air gap
anytime your dishwasher
isn't draining well.
Some state or local plumbing codes require
the addition of a drain air gap between a built-
in dishwasher and the home drain system.
This device protectsyour dishwasher against
water backing up into it when a drain clogs.
The drain air gap is usually located on top of
the sink or countertop near the dishwasher.
To order drain air gap (part number 300096),
contact your local KitchenAid dealer. You
can also call 1-800-422-1230 in the U.S.A.,
or see page 2.
NOTE: The drain air gap is an external
plumbing device that is not part of your
dishwasher. The warranty provided with
your dishwasher does not cover service
costs directly associated with the cleaning
or repair of the external drain air gap.
Drain air gap
To clean the drain air gap:
Clean the drain air gap periodically to ensure
proper drainage of your dishwasher. Follow
the drain air gap cleaning instructions
provided by the manufacturer. With most
types, you lift off the chrome cover, unscrew
the plastic cap, and then check for any
buildup of soil. Clean, if necessary.