GE PDW8000 Dishwasher User Manual


 
Caring for the dishwasher, gecom
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Beforecleaning the front panel,make
sure gou know what tgpe of panel gou have.
Referto the last two lettersof gour model
numbeEYoucan locate gour model number
on the left-hand tub walljust insidethe dooE
If gour model number ends with BB,CC,WW,
SAor BG,then gou have a PaintedDoor
panel. If gour model number endswith SS,
then gou have a StainlessSteelDoor panel.If
gour model number ends with CS,then gou
have a CleanSteelpanel.
Follow the instructions below for cleaning the
door panel for gour specific model.
Pointed Door Panel (modelnumbers ending
in BB-block, CC-bisque,WW-White, SA-silver
metallic or BG-grophite block)
Use a clean, soft, lightlg dampened cloth,
then drg thoroughlg. Youmag also usea
good appliance wax or polish.
Stainless SteelDoor Panel (modelnumbers
ending in SS)
Thestainlesssteel panels can be cleaned
with StainlessSteelMagic or a similar product
usinga clean, soft cloth. Do not useappliance
wax, polish,bleach or products containing
chlorine on StainlessSteeldoors.
Youcan order StainlessSteelMagic
#WX10X15through GEParts bg calling
800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers
ending in CS)
Use a clean, soft, lightlg dampened cloth,
then drg thoroughlg. Do not use appliance
wax, polish or any chemical agent on
CleanSteel doors.
Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. Thesemag leave
o residue. Do not use scouring pods or
powdered cleaners because these products
con scratch the finish.
Stainless Steel Interior-Tub and Inner Door
Thestainlesssteel usedto make the
dishwasher tub and inner door provides
the highest reliability available in a GE
dishwasher.If the dishwasher tub or inner
door should be scratched or dented during
normal use,they will not rust or corrode.
Thesesurface blemisheswill not affect
their function or durability.
Cleaning the Control Panel
Toclean the control panel,usea lightly
dampened cloth.Then drg thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher isleft in an unheated
place during the winter,ask a service
technician to:
r_cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher.Removefusesor trip
circuit breaker.
[-_ Turnoff the water supply and disconnect
the water inlet linefrom the water valve.
r_ Drainwater from the water inlet line
and water valve.(Usea pan to catch
the water.)
F] Reconnectthe water inlet line to the
water valve.
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A,rgap _ '- :dI_--_
Check the air gap any time
yourdishwasherisn'tdraining
well.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher
against water backing up into it if a drain
clogs.Theair gap isnot a part of the
dishwasher.It is not covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require
air gaps,so you may not have one.
The air gap is easg to clean.
[] Turn off the dishwasher and lift offthe
cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean with
[-_a toothpick.
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