Maintenance And Cleaning - Kenmore 263.1462 Series Use & Care Manual

8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

WARNING : Before cleaning or carrying
out maintenance, switch off the appliance,
disconnect the power supply and turn off the
water tap.
Your dishwasher can only be repaired by an
authorized service agent. Do not try to repair
or perform any maintenance on your machine
beyond what is described in this manual.
WARNING : All surfaces are susceptible
to scratching. Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolor all surfaces.
WARNING : Keep the floor around your
dishwasher clean and dry to prevent any
possible injury. It is recommended to keep your
dishwasher clean and empty with the door
cracked open to allow air to circulate when it
will not be used for an extended time.
Dishwasher door can be damaged by abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads, abrasive cloths.
Cleaning the machine in regular intervals
prolongs the machine's service life.
Oil and lime may accumulate in the machine's
washing section. To remove such accumulation,
fill the detergent compartment, do not load any
dishes into the dishwasher, select the Pots & Pans
cycle with the High Temp option, and start the
machine.
If the accumulation is not removed, use
cleaning agents recommended for dishwashers.
Follow the instructions of the cleaning agent
manufacturer.
To clean any residue in the door seals, wipe the
seals regularly with a dampened cloth.
Clean the filters and spray arms at least once a
month.
Turn off the power of machine and turn off its
tap before starting the cleaning.
Do not use abrasive materials when cleaning the
dishwasher. Wipe with a cleaner recommended
for dishwashers and a dampened cloth.
To clean the filters, turn the Coarse Filter (b)
counter clockwise and then pull up to remove
the Coarse Filter and Micro Filter (a). With the
Coarse Filter and Micro Filter removed, the Mesh
Filter (c) can be lifted out. Remove any debris
from the filters and clean them thoroughly under
running tap water.
Filter
a. Mesh Filter
b. Coarse Filter
c. Metal Filter
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3
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b
a
4
c