Caring For The Dishwasher - GEAppliances EDW1500 Series Owner's Manual

Caring for the dishwasher.

To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior
use a good appliance polish.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.
Sump cover screws
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place
during the winter, ask a service technician to:
Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
1
Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
Turn off the water supply and disconnect
2
the water inlet line from the water valve.
An air gap protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain clogs.
The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher.
It is not covered by your warranty. Not all
plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may
not have one.
Drain water from the inlet line and water
3
valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the
4
water valve.
Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub
5
bottom and use a sponge to soak up water
in the rubber boot.
The air gap is easy to clean.
1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
chrome cover.
2 Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with
a toothpick.