Kenmore 630.163 Use And Care Manual page 14

Care and Maintenance...continued
Check/Clean the Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub
a) Clean the outer edges of the inside door panel regularly to
remove debris that might collect there from normal loading.
b) If spots begin to appear on the stainless steel tub or inner
door, make sure the rinse agent reservoir is full.
5. Check/Clean the Filter System
Your dishwasher has a filter system that is made up of a Large
Object Trap/Cylinder Filter assembly and a Fine Filter. The filter
system is located on the dishwasher floor and is easily
accessible.
During normal use the filter system is self-cleaning, but you
should occasionally inspect it for foreign objects and clean it
when necessary.
To Remove the Fine Filter and the Micro Filter:
e) Lift the Fine Filter from the dishwasher floor as shown in
Figure 33 and flush it clean by holding it under running wate=
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To Remove the Large Object Trap/Cylinder Filter Assembly:
_I Remove the bottom rack.
Grasp the assembly as shown in Figure 31, and turn it
counter-clockwise 1/4" turn.
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c) Lift out the assembly as shown in Figure 32.
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INJURY HAZARD: The large object trap could contain
sharp objects. Do not reach into the large object trap
with your fingers.
To reinstall the filter system:
f) Return the Fine Filter to its installed position
g) Place the Large Object Trap/Fine Filter Assembly into its
installed position in the dishwasher floor.
h) Turn the ring handle clockwise 1/4 turn until it is locked. The
arrow on the ring handle and the arrow on the Fine Filter
should point to each other, as shown by the circle in Figure
34.
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i) Gently pull the ring handle to ensure that the Assembly is
locked into place.
6. Clean the Exterior Door Panel
POSSIBLE DISHWASHER DAMAGE: Your dishwasher's
exterior door panel can be damaged if you try to clean it
with harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads
(metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels. Do not
use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, scouring pads
(metal or plastic), or abrasive cloths/paper towels to clean
,our dishwasher's exterior door panel.
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Colored Exterior Doors
a) Use only a soft cloth that is lightly dampened with soapy
water.
o) Carefully examine the assembly. If you find debris in the
Large Object Trap, turn it upside-down and gently tap it on a
surface such as a countertop to dislodge and remove the
debris. Flush the Cylinder Filter clean by holding it under
running water.
Stainless Steel Exterior Doors
a) Use a soft cloth with a non-abrasive cleaner made for
cleaning stainless steel. For the best results, apply the
stainless steel cleaner to the cloth, then wipe the surface.
7. Clean the Door Gasket
a) Regularly clean the door gasket with a damp cloth to remove
food particles and other debris.
Maintenance Tasks
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