Care And Cleaning; User Maintenance Instructions - GE GSD1250 Use And Care Manual

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. WR97X0216)
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 can mar the finish.
Built-in dishwashers often use an air gap.
Keep it clean.
An air gap is a plumbing device. It protects your
dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain
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.
How to change color panels
If you are redecorating, you can change your
dishwasher's front panels to match or blend with your
new colors.
The panels are held in place
by the door trim and the trim on
the panel below the door. Each
side of each panel is a different
color. Or you can paint a panel
with the color of your own choice.
NOTE: Do not operate the dishwasher while changing
panels or when lower access panel is removed.
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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 line and water valve. (Use
a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line 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 the door panel:
1. Take out trim screws on either side of the
dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.
2. Slide the door panel out.
(Careful-edges may be sharp.)
3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you
want in front.
4. Replace the door 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 the entire panel and attachment screws.