GE gdt510-540 Caring and cleaning, Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel, Cleaning the Control Panel

Air gap

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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 wall just inside the door.. If your model number ends with BB, CC, or WW, 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 II, then you have an Intergrated 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 or WW–white)

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..

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..

Cleaning the Control Panel

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

Stainless Steel Interior-Tub and Inner Door

The stainless steel used to clean 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..

Cleaning the Filters

Fine Filter

Clean the Fine Filter every other month or more frequently depending on usage.. 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 Fine Filter, and twist to lock in place..

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Coarse Filter

Clean the Coarse Filter each year or as needed to remove large food particles.. Remove the bottom rack, and twist each of the two retaining posts located toward the back bottom of the tub, and remove the flat mesh plate (Coarse Filter).. Rinse filter with warm soapy water.. Scouring pads or brushes can damage the filter.. Once cleaned, replace the mesh plate, and twist the two retaining posts into place..

WARNING!The retaining posts can be a choke hazard for small

children.. 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:

1 Cut 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..

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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..

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

Check the air gap any a part of the dishwasher.. It is not covered by your time your dishwasher warranty.. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, isn’t draining well.. so you may not have one..

The air gap is easy to clean.

	Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the cover..
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	Remove the plastic cap and clean with
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	a toothpick..	10