Care & Cleaning; Care Of Drain Air Gap - Kenmore 587.1542 Series Use & Care Manual

Care & Cleaning
Allow heating element to cool
before cleaning the interior.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Outside
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Occasionally wipe with a mild nonabrasive
detergent and water. Rinse and dry.
Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub
The tub is made of Stainless Steel, it will not rust or corrode
if the dishwasher should be scratched or dented.

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.
Clean the Cylinder Filter
The Cylinder Filter is designed to collect some big items
such as broken glass, bones and pits. The Cylinder Filter
needs to be cleaned to maximize wash performance.
Remove the lower rack, rotate the Cylinder Filter as shown,
lift it out, empty and clean it by rinsing it under running
water and replace.
Burn Hazard
Winterizing
A dishwasher left in an unheated place should be
protected from freezing. Have a qualified person do
the following:
To Disconnect Service:
1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher at the
supply source by removing fuses or tripping circuit
breaker.
2. Shut off water supply.
3. Place a pan under the inlet valve. Disconnect water
line from inlet valve and drain into pan.
4. Disconnect drain line from pump and drain water into
pan.
Note: Note: See Installation Instructions for more details. Note: Note: Note:
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
HEAVY WASH cycle.
4. Check connections to make sure they do not leak.
Note: Note: See Installation Instructions for more details. Note:
Note: Note:
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.
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