CARE AND CLEANING each cycle with a drain for touch control models,
press the Drain/Off pad. (See page 1.)
Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened • Disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp door.
objects on the panel. They can damage it.
To care for a wood top ona convertible dishwasher,
first wipe the top with a damp cloth to remove surface CHANGING COLOR
dust, then dry. Next, saturate a cloth with mineral oil
and apply a heavy coat to the wood top. Let it stand PANELS
overnight. The next day apply a thin coat of mineral
oil and rub with a soft dry cloth. Repeat these steps If you are redecorating, you can change your
every few months to maintain the appearance of the dishwasher's front panels to match or blend with your
wood top. new colors.
Two panels are held in place by the door trim and the
The inside normally takes care of itself.Occasionally trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each
check the tub bottom forany large pieces which may panel is adifferent color. Oryoucan paint a panel
have collected. Periodically clean the bottom edge of with the color of your own choice.
the doorliner ifanyspillsorfood soils arenoticed
after a cycle. How to change the door panel inserts:
To remove any odor,try one of the following: I. Take out the three trim screws oneither side of the
dishwasherdoor. Removethe side trim.
1. Put baking sodainboth cups. Select the Normal2. Slide out both of the insertpanels at once.
cycle andlet the watercirculate forabout 10
minutes. Stopthe dishwasherby unlatching the 3. Put the panel with the coloryou want in front.
door. Let itsit overnight. Then restartthe (Handle the panels carefully. Edges may be sharp.)
dishwasherby latching the doorand letting it 4. Replace the side trim and screws.
completethe cycle. How to change the lower panel inserts:
2. Selectthe Normal cycleand let the dishwasherfill
with water. Thenopenthe door and pour 1/4cup of 1. Removethe four panel attachment screws. (Two
chlorine bleach into the bottom of the dishwasher,abovepanel,two below.)
Latch the door andletitcompletethe cycle. 2. Removethe entirepanel.
3. Tryusingalemonscent detergent and/or rinseaid 3. Take out the three screwsand removethe toptrim.
to helpperiodically freshen a dishwasherinterior.
It is also recommended that youswitch detergents 4. Slide out both of the insert panels atonce.
if you notice a strong chemical or chlorine odor 5. Replace the panels with the coloryou want in front.
from your present detergent. 6. Replace the toptrimandscrews.
4. Runthe dishwasher more frequently. Use the Rinse 7. Replace the entirepanel and four attachment
&Hold cycle(if available)to removeany food soil
thatmay cause an odor. screws.
Color insertpanels for thedoor andpanelcan be
STORING YOUR replaced by 1/4" thick wood inserts to match your
kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet
DISHWASHER dealer.
If your dishwasher will be in storage or an unheated Dimensions for 1/4'*wood inserts:
area exposed to freezing temperatures, please follow Door Panel: 181/4'' H x 231/2'' W.
these recommendations: Lower Panel: 411/16''H x 231/2'' W.
• Clean the dishwasher inside and out as explained in
the Care and Cleaning section. (Also clean the door Note: Do not operate the dishwasher while changing
gasket), the panels or when the lower access panel is
removed. When installing wood panels, you may
•Operate the drain portion twice to ensure most of need to check with your dealer for advice and/or
the water will be removed. Most dishwashers begin assistance.