Care and Cleaning

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it can

the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.

Not using your dishwasher c ‘. in winter? Protect

against freezing.

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

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

scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance

Parts Mart.

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The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

 

Built-in dishwashers

 

often use an air gap.

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Keep it clean.

Anair gap is a plumbing device.

 

 

It protects your dishwasher against

 

water backing up into it if a drain

 

clogs. The air gap is not a part of

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean. With most types, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit. A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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

Turnoff the water supply.

s Discomect the water inlet line from the water valve.

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

Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valve.

-Remove the plastic pump cover in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the rubber boot.

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How to change color panels

If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s door panel to match or blend with your new colors.

The panel is held in place by the door trim. Each side of the panel is a different color. Or you can paint the panel with the color of your own choice.

How to change the door panel:

1. Take out trim screws on either side of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

2.Slide the panel out. (Careful+dges maybe sharp.)

3.Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front.

4.Replace the panel, side trim and screws.

Note: Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels.

A wood panel trim kit contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel no thicker than 1/4” to match kitchen cabinets. The kit is available at no extra cost. (Specify GPF40.)

Order from:

GE Appliances

c/o Dri-View Manufacturing 4706 Allmond Ave. Louisville, KY 40209

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GE GSD500 manual Built-in dishwashers, Often use an air gap, Keep it clean