Dishwasher Care; Cleaning Your Dishwasher; Cleaning The Filter Screen - Whirlpool Roper RUD5000 Use & Care Manual

Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Stainless Steel
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
Sterling Silver or Yes
Silver Plate
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs,
mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage
finish.
Tin No
Can rust.
Wooden Ware No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer's instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
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DISHWASHER CARE

Cleaning Your Dishwasher

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 looking nice and clean.
Cleaning the interior
Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the
inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area.
Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. Wear
rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than
dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.
To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp
sponge and clean.
OR
Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a
damp sponge.
OR
See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Spotting and filming on
dishes" in "Troubleshooting."
NOTE: Run a Wash or Normal Wash cycle with detergent after
cleaning the interior.

Cleaning the Filter Screen

The filter system requires periodic cleaning as needed.
To clean screen
1. Unload the bottom rack. Slide the rack forward or remove the
rack to reach the filter screen.
2. Remove collected particles from the screen with your fingers
or a paper towel.
3. Replace the bottom rack with the rack bumpers facing the
door.
NOTE: Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled.