GE PDW 9800 Caring for the dishwasher, Operating, Cleaning the Door Panel, Stainless Steel Panels

Caring for the dishwasher.	ge.com
Cleaning the Door Panel

Safety

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 or WW then you have a Painted Door panel. If your model number ends with SS, then you have a Stainless Steel Door panel.

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

Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB–black 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.

Instructions

Operating

Stainless Steel Panels

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with CERAMA BRYTE® Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth.

You can order CERAMA BRYTE® Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner through GE Parts by calling 800.626.2002. (For U.S. only.)

Stainless Steel Interior—Tub and Inner Door

The stainless steel used to make 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.

Instructions

Cleaning the Control Panel

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

Troubleshooting

Protect Against Freezing

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

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

2Turn 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.

Tips

Air gap

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

Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?

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

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