Whirlpool DU4000 Series Use And Care Manual page 17

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 18-20 for special
cleaning problems.
Personal Injury Hazard
Before cleaning interior or filter screen,
wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle
for the heating element to cool down.
Failure to do so could result in bum
injuries.
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.
Cleaning the filter screen
The filter system requires periodic cleaning
as needed. To clean screen:
1.
Unload and slide the bottom rack forward.
(Remove bottom rack if necessary to
reach filter screen.)
2. Remove collected particles from the
screen with your fingers or paper towel.
3. Return the bottom rack to original
position.