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Cleaning the Door Panel |
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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
Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in
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?
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against water backing up into it if a drain |
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clogs. The air gap is not a part of the |
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dishwasher. It is not covered by your |
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warranty. Not all plumbing codes require |
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| Remove the plastic cap and clean |
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air gaps, so you may not have one. |
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