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Care and cleaning. GEAppliances.com
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know
what type of panel you have. Refer to the last two
letters of your model number. You can locate your
model number on the left-hand tub walljust inside
the door. If your model number ends with BB,CC,
WW, SA or ESthen you have a painted door panel. If
your model number ends with SS, then you have a
Stainless Steel Door panel. If your model number ends
with II,then you have an Integrated door panel.
Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door
panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-
black,CC-bisque, WW-white, SA-silveror ES-slate)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry
thoroughly. You may also use a good appliance wax
or polish.
Stainless Steel Door Panel (modelnumbers ending in SS)
For cleaning rust and tarnish, cleaners with oxalic
acid such as Bar Keepers FriendSoft Cleanser
TM
will
remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a
liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of
the brush lines with a damp soft sponge. Do not use
appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.
For otherblemishesand marks, useStainlessSteelMagic
or a similar product usinga cleansoft cloth. Donot use
appliancewax,polish,bleachor productscontaining
chlorineon Stainless Steel. Youcan order Stainless
SteelMagic# WX10X29through GE Parts by calling
877.959.8688. In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616.
Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in II)
This is a custom installed door panel, and you
will need to refer to the cabinet manufacturers
recommendations for proper cleaning.
Do not use scouring pads or powered cleaners
because these products can scratch the finish.
Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened soft
cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Stainless Steel Inner Door
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.
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Fin_
Filter
Ultra-Fine
Filter
Cleaning the Filters
Inspect the filters periodically, every other month or so depending on usage,and clean if necessary.If there is a
decrease in wash performance or dishes feelgritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned.
Retaining Spray
Posts Arm
Ultra-Fine Filter
To clean the Ultra-Fine Filter,
remove the bottom rack. Twist and
remove the large round filter. Rinse
filter with warm soapy water and
use a sponge to carefully remove
any stubborn particles. Scrubbing
with scouring pads or brushes can
damage the filter. Once cleaned,
replace the Ultra-Fine Filter,and
twist to lock in place.
Fine Filter
To clean the FineFilter (mesh plate), remove the
bottom rack. Removethe Ultra-Fine Filter.Twist
each of the two retaining posts located toward the
back bottom of the tub, and remove the Fine Filter.
Rinsefilter with warm soapy water. Scouring pads
or brushes can damage the filter but a soft brush or
sponge may be needed to remove stubborn soils or
calcium deposits caused by hard water. Once cleaned,
replace the Fine Filter,the Ultra-Fine Filter,and twist
the two retaining posts into place.
Ik WARNING! T he
retaining
posts can
be a choke hazard for small children if removed
from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of children.
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during
the winter, ask a service technician to:
r_ Drain water from the water inlet line and water
valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)
r_cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
Removefuses or trip circuit breaker.
E] Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.
[2] Turn off the water supply and disconnect the
water inlet line from the water valve.
Air gap
Check theair gapany
timeyourdishwasher
isn't draining well.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an 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.
The air gap is easy to clean.
E] Turn off the dishwasher and liftoff the cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean with
E]a toothpick.
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