Caring for the dishwasher, Cleaning the Door Panel

Caring for the dishwasher.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Cleaning the 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 wall just inside the door. If your model number ends with BB, WW or CC, then 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 CS, then you have a CleanSteel Door panel.

Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for your specific model.

Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB–black, WW–white or CC–bisque)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. You may also use a good appliance wax or polish.

Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in SS)

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel doors.

You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15 through GE Parts by calling 800.626.2002.

CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers

ending in CS)

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. 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. These may leave a residue. Do not use scouring pads or powdered cleaners because these products can scratch the finish.

Cleaning the Control Panel

To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.

Troubleshooting Tips

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

1 Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

Consumer Support

2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.

Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

Air gap
An air gap protects your dishwasher	The air gap is easy to clean.
against water backing up into it if a drain	1	Turn off the dishwasher and lift off
clogs. The air gap is not a part of the		Turn off the dishwasher and lift off
clogs. The air gap is not a part of the		the cover.
dishwasher. It is not covered by your		the cover.
dishwasher. It is not covered by your	2
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require		Remove the plastic cap and clean
air gaps, so you may not have one.		with a toothpick.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.