Caring for the dishwasher.

Safety Instructions

Instructions

Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel

Before cleaning the front panel, make

sure you know what type of panelyou have. Refer to the last two letters of your model number.You can locate your model numberon the left-hand tub walljust inside the door.If your model number ends with BB, CC, WW, SA or BG, then you have a painted door panel. If your model number ends with SS, then you havea Stainless Steel Door panel. If your model number ends with CS, then you havea CleanSteel panel.

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

Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB–black, CC–bisque, WW–white, SA–silver metallic or BG–graphite black)

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.

Youcan order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15 through GEParts 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.

Operating

Cleaning the Control Panel

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

Protect Against Freezing

Tips

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated placeduring the winter, ask a service technicianto:

1

Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.

 

Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

 

 

Turn off the water supply and disconnect the

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water inlet line from the water valve.

 

3

4

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

Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

Troubleshooting

Consumer Support

DoesYour Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

An air gap protects your dishwasher against water

The air gap is easy to clean.

backing up into it if a drainclogs. The air gap is not

1

Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the cover.

a part of the dishwasher.It is not covered by your

warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,

2

Remove the plastic cap and clean with

so you may not have one.

 

a toothpick.

Air gap

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

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