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Care and Cleaning
Dishwasher
Exterior
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior
painted panels, use a good appliance polish wax. See the note below about wax on stainless steel
panels.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with CERAMA BRYTE
®
Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner
or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. You can order CERAMA BRYTE
®
Stainless Steel Appliance
Cleaner
through GE Parts by calling 800.626.2002 (for U.S. only). In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.
NOTE: Avoid streaks on stainless steel panels. Do not use wax on stainless steel panels.
Protect
Against
Freezing
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:
1. Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
2. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.
3. Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve (use a pan to catch the water).
4. Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.
The Air
Gap
An air gap protects your dishwasher against water
backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not
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.
A plugged or dirty air gap will prevent the
dishwasher from draining properly. Clean it out
if the dishwasher is not draining properly.
The air gap is easy to clean.
1. Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome
cover.
2. Unscrew or unsnap the plastic cap (depending
on model) and clean with a toothpick.
Interior
The stainless steel used to 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. These surface blemishes will not affect their function
or durability.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.