Care and Maintenance en-us412 Care andMaintenanceCar e and Mai nt enanc eA regular inspection andmaintenance of your machine willhelp to prevent faults. This saves timeand prevents future problems.Cleaning the dishwasher■ Regularly wipe the front of theappliance with a damp cloth -water and a small amount ofliquid soap is adequate.■ For black stainless steel andanti-fingerprint surfaces, use asoft, dry towel. For stubborn dirt,use warm water diluted with anon-abrasive, mild cleansingsoap. Never use stainless steelpolish.■ For stainless steel appliances(excluding black stainless andanti-fingerprint), use a stainlesssteel polish to seal and protectthe surface.■ Clean the outer edges of theinside door panel regularly toremove debris that may collectfrom normal loading. If spotsbegin to appear on the stainlesssteel, make sure the rinse aiddispenser is full and functioningproperly.■ Clean the door seal regularly witha damp cloth to remove foodparticles that may collect fromnormal loading and cause odor. Asoiled door seal may not sealproperly.NOTICE■ Never use a steam cleaner toclean your dishwasher. Themanufacturer is not liable for anyresulting damage.■ Do not use sponges as they couldscratch the surfaces.■ Do not use bleach-based wipesas they could damage the surfaceor printing.■ Never use stainless steel polishon a black stainless finish oranti-fingerprint surfaces.9 WARNINGRISK OF EXPLOSION!■ When cleaning yourdishwasher with anycleaning agent, remove allcookware, utensils or anyforeign material from inside.Some cleaning agents arehighly acidic and/or causticalkaline, which can causehydrogen gas to form ifaluminum material is alsoinside the dishwasher tub.Hydrogen gas is explosive.9 WARNINGUse caution when removingparts for cleaning as somedebris may be sharp.