Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly.
Do
not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel. They
can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance
Polish
Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No.
WR97X0216) is
available from GE Appliance
Parts Mart.
The inside usually takes care of
itself.
If
it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Built-in dishwashers
often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.
An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not
all
plumbing
codes require air gaps.
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If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT
1S NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn
off the
dishwasher, then lift
off
the
chrome cover. Then unscrew the
plastic cap and check for any
buildup of grit. A toothpick makes
cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Not using your dishwasher
in winter? Protect
against freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated place during the winter,
ask a service technician to:
● Cut off electric power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
● Turn off the water supply.
●
Disconnect the water inlet 1 ine
from the water valve.
● Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water. )
●
Reconnect the water inlet 1 ine to
the water valve.
●
Remove the plastic pump cover in
the tub bottom and use a sponge to
soak up water in the rubber boot.
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How to change color panels
If you are redecorating, you can
How to change the door panel:
A wood panel trim kit
contains
change your dishwasher’s door
1. Take out trim screws on either
trim and instructions for adding a
panel to match or blend with your
new colors.
side of the dishwasher door.
decorative wood door panel and
Remove the side trim.
lower access panel to match kitchen
The panel is held in place by the
cabinets. The kit is available at no
door trim. Each side of the panel is
2. Slide the panel out.
extra cost. (Specify
GPF40.)
a different color. Or
vou
can
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(Careful—edges may be sharp.)
Order from:
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the panel with the color of your
own choice.
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4. Replace the panel, side trim and
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screws.
Note: Do not operate the
dishwasher while changing
panels.
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