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Kenmore 587.14131, 587.14132, 587.14134, 587.14139 Use & Care Manual page 10

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Care and Cleaning
Burn Hazard
Allow heating element to cool
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in
burns.
Outside--Occasionally
wipe with a mild
nonabrasive
detergent
and water. Rinse and
dry.
Inside--The
inside of the dishwasher
is self-
cleaning with normal use. If needed, clean
around the tub gasket area with a damp cloth.
The filter is self-cleaning.
A glass trap located
in the center of the filter is designed to collect
pieces of broken glass, straws, bones and pits.
To remove items in glass trap, grasp handle,
lift out, empty and replace.
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Note: Hard water may cause lime deposit
buildup on the interior of the dishwasher.
For
cleaning
instructions
see "Removing
Spots
and Film" section.
Overfill
Protector--Keeps
dishwasher
from overfilling and is located in the left front
corner of the tub.
• Clean occasionally
with household
cleaner
containing
vinegar or
bleach to dissolve
any
buildup.
• Overfill Protector
should
move up and down
freely about one inch. If
it does not move, lift
and clean underneath.
10
Care
of Drain
Air
Gap
If a drain air gap was installed for your built-in
dishwasher,
check to make sure it is clean so
the dishwasher
will drain properly. A drain air
gap is usually mounted on countertop
and can
be inspected by removing the cover. This is not
part of your dishwasher
and is not covered by
warranty.
Property Damage Hazard
Freezing temperatures may cause water
lines to rupture. Be sure all supply lines to
and circulating lines within dishwasher are
protected.
Failure to do so could result in property
damage.
Winterizing
A dishwasher
left in an unheated place should
be protected
from freezing. Have a qualified
person do the following:
To Disconnect Service:
.
.
3.
.
Turn off electrical
power to the dishwasher
at the supply source by removing fuses or
tripping circuit breaker.
Shut off water supply.
Place a pan under the inlet valve.
Disconnect
water line from inlet valve and
drain into pan.
Disconnect
drain line from pump and drain
water into pan.
Note: See Installation
Instructions
for more
details.
To Restore Service:
1. Reconnect
the water, drain, and electrical
power supply.
2. Turn on water and electrical
power supply.
3. Fill both detergent
cups and run
dishwasher
through a NORMAL
cycle.
4. Check connections
to make sure they do
not leak.
Note: See Installation
Instructions
for more
details.

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