Care and Cleaning
USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly, Do
use abrasives
on
panel. They
can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax.
outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish
& Cleaner
(Cat. No.
is
available from GE Appliance
Parts Mart.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads
harsh
cleaners
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
water backing up into it a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part
the dishwasher. And you
not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air
you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn
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.
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 line
from the water
●
Drain water from the inlet ine
and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water. )
●
Reconnect the water inlet ine
the water valve.
●
Remove the plastic pump cover in
the tub bottom and use a sponge to
soak up water in the rubber boot.
How to change color panels
If you are redecorating. you can
change your dishwasher’s door
panel to match blend with your
new colors.
The panel is held in place by the
door trim.
the panel is
a different
Or you can paint
the panel with
color your
own choice.
Do not operate the dishwasher
while changing panels or when
the lower access panel is removed.
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How to change the door panel:
1. Take out trim screws on either
side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the panel out.
(Careful—edges may be sharp.)
3. Turn the panel around and put
the color you want in front.
4. Replace the panel, side trim and
screws.
How to change the lower panel:
1. Remove panel attachment
screws.
2. Remove the entire
3. Take out screws and remove the
top
trim.
4. Slide the door panel out.
5. Turn the panel around and put
the color you want in front.
6. Replace the lower
top
trim and screws.
7. Replace entire panel and
attachment screws.
A wood panel trim kit contains
trim and instructions for
decorative wood door panel and
lower access panel to
kitchen cabinets. The kit is
available at no extra cost. (Specify
Order from:
GE Appliances
c/o
Manufacturing
—
4706
Ave.
Louisville, KY 40209
