Safety Instructions
Caring for the dishwasher.
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior, use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Spray Arms and the Filters
The dishwasher will flush away all normal food soils. However, objects (fruit pits, bones, etc.) may collect in openings and should be removed occasionally to avoid clogging the drain system.
CAUTION
Personal injury hazard. Before cleaning the interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating element to cool down. Failure to do so could result in burn injuries.
Instructions
Retaining 
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Washer
Cleaning the Spray Arms
Because hard water chemicals will clog the spray arm jets and bearings, it is necessary to clean the spray arms regularly. To remove the spray arm, twist the retaining nut 90 degrees and pull the spray arm off the shaft.
Wash the arms in soapy, warm water and use a soft brush to clean the jets. Replace them after rinsing thoroughly.
Upper rack | Retaining nut |
Operating
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
| Cleaning the Filters | entire filter assembly should be cleaned at | |
| For best performance and results, the filter | least once a month. To clean the main filter | |
Main filter | and fine filter, use a cleaning brush. Then, | ||
assembly must be cleaned regularly. The | |||
reassemble the filter parts as shown in the | |||
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| filter efficiently removes food particles from | ||
Cup | illustration and reinsert the entire assembly | ||
the wash water, allowing water to be | |||
in the dishwasher, positioning it in place and | |||
| recirculated during the cycle. For this reason, | ||
| pressing downward. The dishwasher must | ||
Fine filter | it is a good idea to remove the large food | ||
never be used without the filters. Improper | |||
| particles trapped in the filter frequently by | ||
| replacement of the filter may reduce the | ||
| rinsing the main filter and cup under | ||
| performance level of the appliance and may | ||
| running water. To remove the filter | ||
| damage dishes and utensils. | ||
| assembly, pull up on the cup handle. The | ||
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| Protect Against Freezing | Drain water from the water inlet line | |
| If your dishwasher is left in an unheated | 3 and water valve. (Use a pan to catch | |
| the water.) | ||
| place during the winter, ask a service | ||
| Reconnect the water inlet line to the | ||
| technician to: | ||
| Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. | 4 water valve. | |
| 1 Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. |
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| Turn off the water supply and |
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| 2 disconnect the water inlet line from |
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| the water valve. |
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Two types of | Does Your Dishwasher Have | The air gap is easy to clean. | |
air gaps | an Air Gap? |
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| Turn off the dishwasher and lift off | ||
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| An air gap protects your dishwasher | 1 the chrome cover. | |
| against water backing up into it if a drain | Remove the plastic cap and clean with | |
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| clogs. The air gap is not a part of the | 2 a toothpick. | |
Check the air gap any time your | dishwasher. It is not covered by your |
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warranty. Not all plumbing codes require |
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dishwasher isn’t draining well. | air gaps, so you may not have one. |
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| Stainless Steel Interior— | If the dishwasher tub or inner door should | |
| Tub and Inner Door | be scratched or dented during normal use, | |
| The stainless steel used to make the | they will not rust or corrode. These surface | |
| blemishes will not affect their function | ||
| dishwasher tub and inner door provides the | ||
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| highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. | ||
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