CLEANING
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control
with a lightly dampened
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or
is available from GE Appliance
sharp objects on the panel. They
damage it.
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Clean the outside with a good appliance polish
The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it
ever need cleaning, use a
cleansing powder.
can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or
Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.
gritty cleaners.
Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
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Drain water from the inlet line and
unheated place during the winter,
valve. (Use a pan to catch
PUMP
SCREWS
ask a service technician to:
the water).
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Cut off electrical power to the
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Reconnect the water inlet 1
to
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
the water valve.
circuit breaker.
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Drain the collection chamber at
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Turn off the water supply.
rear of unit below filter by
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Disconnect the water inlet line
disconnecting hose to pump.
from the water valve.
Reconnect after draining.
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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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Built-in Dishwashers Often
An air gap is a plumbing device. It
protects your dishwasher against
water backing up in it it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not
plumbing
codes require air gaps.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well. If
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.
Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.
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.
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