KITCHENAID 528824 - Manuel (Page 15)

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DISHWASHER CARE
Cleaning
Cleaning the exterior
In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a
mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your
dishwasher looking nice and clean. Dry with a clean, lint-free
cloth.
Cleaning the interior
Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the
inside surfaces.
Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. You may
want to wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser
other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming
or sudsing.
To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp
sponge and clean.
OR
See the vinegar rinse procedure in “Spotting and filming on
dishes” in “Troubleshooting.”
NOTE: Run a Normal cycle with detergent after cleaning the
interior.
Cleaning the Spray Arm, Drain Filter and Filter Plate
To clean the Spray Arm
1. Gently remove the base rack. Lift from the back end first so
that you do not bump the detergent and rinse aid dispenser.
2. Lift the spray arm and shake out any foreign material.
3. Rinse the spray arm under running water and wipe it with a
damp cloth.
4. Place the spray arm back onto the impeller.
To clean the Drain Filter
1. If the base rack is in place, lift up the drain filter access panel
located under the silverware basket.
2. Lift and remove the drain filter out of the drawer.
3. Empty the drain filter, rinse under clean running water, and
place back into the drain space.
4. Make sure that the drain filter is flush with the filter plate.
To clean the Filter Plate
1. Make sure that the dishwasher is cool before you start
cleaning the filter plate and follow the instructions for
removing the spray arm and drain filter.
2. In the center of the filter plate, there are two rings — an outer
ring and a center ring. Hold the center ring still and turn the
outer ring counterclockwise,
¹⁄₈ turn, until the tabs and
notches in both rings align. This will release the filter plate.
3. Lift up the filter plate. Remove any soil, wash in hot soapy
water, and rinse thoroughly in clean water. The bottom of the
drawer can be wiped with a damp cloth.
4. Replace the filter plate so that it lies flat in the base of the
drawer.
5. Align the outer ring making sure that the tabs align with the
notches in the center ring.
6. To lock the filter plate into position, hold the center ring while
you turn the outer ring clockwise until the lines on the two
rings align. (See illustration above.)
7. When properly installed, you should not be able to move the
filter plate.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, the drawer must be used
with the filter plate, drain filter, and spray arm correctly in place.
A. Spray arm
B. Drain filter
C. Outer ring
D. Filter plate
E. Center ring
F. Impeller
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Impeller
B. Center ring
C. Outer ring
Correct locking position of Filter Plate with motor assembly
A
B
C