Dishwasher Care; Cleaning - KitchenAid KUDD01DP Use And Care Manual

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
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Spray arm
B. Drain filter
C. Outer ring
D. Filter plate
E. Center ring
F. Impeller

DISHWASHER CARE

Cleaning

To clean the Spray Arm
1. Carefully remove the base rack. Lift from the back end first so
2. Lift the spray arm and shake out any foreign material.
3. Rinse the spray arm under running water and wipe it with a
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
2. Lift and remove the drain filter out of the drawer.
3. Empty the drain filter, rinse under clean running water, and
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
2. In the center of the filter plate, there are two rings — an outer
3. Lift up the filter plate. Remove any soil, wash in hot soapy
4. Replace the filter plate so that it lies flat in the base of the
5. Align the outer ring making sure that the tabs align with the
6. To lock the filter plate into position, hold the center ring while
7. When properly installed, you should not be able to move the
IMPORTANT: For best performance, the drawer must be used
with the filter plate, drain filter, and spray arm correctly in place.
that you do not bump the detergent and rinse aid dispenser.
damp cloth.
located under the silverware basket.
place back into the drain space.
cleaning the filter plate and follow the instructions for
removing the spray arm and drain filter.
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.
A
B
C
A. Impeller
B. Center ring
C. Outer ring
Correct locking position of Filter Plate with motor assembly
water, and rinse thoroughly in clean water. The bottom of the
drawer can be wiped with a damp cloth.
drawer.
notches in the center ring.
you turn the outer ring clockwise until the lines on the two
rings align. (See illustration above.)
filter plate.
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