Dishwasher Care; Cleaning The Exterior; Cleaning The Interior - KENMORE ELITE ULTRACLEAN 665.1277 Serie Manual De Uso

Material . Dishwasher Safe? . Comments
Pewter, Brass, Bronze, and No High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish.
Copper
Disposable Plastics No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Plastics Yes
StainlessSteel
Sterling Silver or Silver Plate
Yes
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Plastic
items may vary in their ability to withstand high temperatures and
detergents. It is recommended that lightweight items such as lids and
butter dishes be placed in the upper rack only. Sturdy items such as
coolers and high-chair trays may be placed in the lower rack. When
washing plastic items in the lower rack, it is recommended not to use the
SmartDry
TM
or Heated Dry option.
Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage
finish.
Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood)
can damage finish.
Tin No Not recommended.
Wooden Ware No Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
Large Casserole Section Yes There may be certain casserole dishes that may not fit in front of the
Turbo7one _ feature (on some models) in the back of the lower dish rack.
Adjust the tines as necessary to load the large dishes.
DISHWASHER CARE
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. If
your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is
recommended.
Cleaning the interior
SmartDry TM vent (on some models]
Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces,
especially just beneath the door area.
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
Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge.
OR
See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Spotting and filming on dishes" in
"Troubleshooting" section.
NOTE: Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior.