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months. Be sure to replace the cap after filling
the reservoir. A small amount of rinse agent is
automatically released during the final rinse.
Liquid rinse agents such as JEFDRY® are
available in your local supermarket.
Seasonal Storage
The Summer Season:
Two simple steps will safeguard your
KitchenAid dishwasher during an idle
summer:
1. Turn off the water supply.
2. Turn off electricity to the dishwasher.
The Winter Season:
To protect against possible rupture of
fill valve, BE SURE water lines lead-
ing to, as well as in the dishwasher,
are well protected against freezing.
RUPTURES OF THIS KIND ARE NOT
COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
To safeguard your KitchenAid dishwasher
when it is exposed to freezing temperatures
in a seasonal dwelling, have a local qualified
person do the following:
1. Close and latch the door. Touch the cancel
pad and drain dishwasher.
2. Turn off electricity to the dishwasher.
3. Shut off water supply. Place pan under fill
valve, and disconnect fill valve at both in-
let and outlet sides. Drain water into pan.
4. Place a pan under the drain valve outlet,
and disconnect the flexible tubing at the
drain vaive. Drain machine water into
pan. Leave fill and drain valve disconnected.
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To restore service, reconnect the fill valve and
the connection at the drain valve. Turn on the
electricity and the water supply. Close door.
Select QUICK/GLASS CYCLE, firmly latch
door and let the machine complete its cycle.
Check connections to make sure they are
water tight and do not leak.
Drain Air Gap
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 protects your 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,
as shown in illustration. Drain air gap
accessory part number 300096 is available
from KitchenAid.
REMEMBER:
This external plumbing device is
not part of your KitchenAid Dishwasher.
To Clean the Drain Air Gap:
Clean the drain air gap periodically to insure
proper drainage of your dishwasher. Follow
drain air gap cleaning instructions provided
by the manufacturer. With most types, just
lift off the chrome cover, unscrew the plastic
cap, and then check for any buildup of soil.
Clean, if necessary.
Check the Air Gap Anytime Your
Dishwasher Isn't Draining Well
REMEMBER:
The warranty provided with
your dishwasher does not cover service costs
directly associated with the cleaning or repair
of the external drain air gap.
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