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Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Beforecleaning the front panel, make
sure you know what type of panel you hove.
Referto the lost two letters of your model
number. You can locate your model number
on the left-hand tub walIjust insidethe door.
If your model number ends with BB,CC,WW,
SA or BG,then you hove a Pointed Door
panel. If your model number ends with SS,
then you hove a StainlessSteelDoor panel. If
your model number ends with C8,then you
hove a CleanSteel 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
metallic or BG-grophite black)
Usea cleon, soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. You may also use a
good appliance wax or polish.
Stainless Steel Door Panel (modelnumbers
ending in SS)
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned
with StainlessSteelMagic or a similar product
using a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance
wax, polish, bleach or products containing
chlorine on StainlessSteeldoors.
You can order StainlessSteel Magic
#WXJOXJ5through GEPorts by calling
800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers
ending in CS)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance
wax, polish or any chemical agent on
CleanSteel doors.
Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave
a residue. Do not use scouring pads or
powdered cleaners because these products
con scratch the finish.
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.
Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly
dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher is left in on unheated
place during the winter, ask a service
technician to:
I-_1Cut off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
I-_1Turn off the water supply and disconnect
the water inlet line from the water valve.
F_I Drain water from the water inlet line
and water valve. (Usea pan to catch
the water.)
r_-i Reconnect the water inlet line to the
water valve.
Air gap
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Checkthe air gap any time your
dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The
air gap is not a port of the dishwasher. It is
not covered by your warranty. Not all
plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may
not hove one. If the air gap gets clogged, the
dishwasher will not drain. Cleon the air gap
if the dishwasher will not drain.
Theair gap is easy to clean.
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Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
cover
Removethe plastic cap and cleon with
[-2]a toothpick.
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