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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, WW, SA or ES 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 Integrated 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, WW–white, SA-silver or ES-slate)

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 #WX10X29 through GE Parts by calling 877.959.8688. In Canada, call 1-800-661-1616.

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.

Do not use scouring pads or powered cleaners because these products can scratch the finish.

Cleaning the Control Panel

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

Stainless Steel 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.

Cleaning the Filters

Inspect the filters periodically, every other month or so depending on usage, and clean if necessary. If there is a decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned.

Ultra-Fine Filter

Fine Filter

To clean the Ultra-Fine Filter, 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 Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist to lock in place.

Fine

To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the bottom rack. Remove the Ultra-Fine Filter. Twist each of the two retaining posts located toward the back bottom of the tub, and remove the Fine Filter. Rinse filter with warm soapy water. Scouring pads or brushes can damage the filter but a soft brush or sponge may be needed to remove stubborn soils or calcium deposits caused by hard water. Once cleaned, replace the Fine Filter, the Ultra-Fine Filter, 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

 

Drain water from the water inlet line and water

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the winter, ask a service technician to:

 

valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

 

 

Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.

 

Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

 

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4

 

 

Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

 

 

 

 

Turn off the water supply and disconnect the

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

water inlet line from the water valve.

 

 

Air gap

Does Your 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 drain clogs. The air gap is not

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Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the cover.

 

Check the air gap any

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

 

2

 

 

time your dishwasher

warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,

Remove the plastic cap and clean with

 

isn’t draining well.

so you may not have one.

 

a toothpick.

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ADT520, Series GDT530-550, Series GDF510-540 specifications

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