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 scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X02 16) is
available from GE Appliance
Parts Mart.
The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. Scouring pads and harsh cleaners ctin mar the finish.
An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your dishwasher a&ainst water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not even have one. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps.
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.
Not using your dishwasher 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.
●Turn off the water supply.
●Disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.
●Drain water from the inlet I ine and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water. )
●Reconnect the water inlet 
1 ine 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.
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.
Do not operate the dishwasher while changing panels or when the lower access panel is removed.
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.
3.Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front.
4.Replace the panel, side trim and screws.
How to change the lower panel:
1.Remove panel attachment screws.
2.Remove the entire panel.
3.Take out screws and remove the top trim.
4.Slide the door panel out.
5.Turn the panel around and put the color you want in front.
6.Replace the lower panel, top trim and screws.
7.Replace entire panel and attachment screws.
A wood panel trim kit contains trim and instructions for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower access panel to match kitchen cabinets. The kit is available at no extra cost. (Specify GPF40.)
Order from:
GE Appliances
c/o
Louisville, KY 40209
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