GE GDT225 Series Owner's Manual page 11

Care and cleaning
Filter Assembly
Inspect and clean the filters periodically. This should be done every month or more depending on usage. If there is a
decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned.
To clean the filter assembly, remove the bottom
rack and lower spray arm. Twist the filter assembly
counterclockwise and lift to remove. Remove the filter
plate.
Lower
Spray Arm
Rinse the filters with warm soapy water. Scouring pads
or brushes can scratch the filter surfaces but a soft brush
or sponge may be needed to remove stubborn soils or
calcium deposits caused by hard water.
Once cleaned, replace the filter plate, insert the filter
assembly through the plate and twist it clockwise until
it locks in place. Make sure the filters are fully seated
as improper replacement of the filters may reduce the
performance level of the appliance. Replace the lower
spray arm and lower rack.
Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub
The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub and
inner door provides the highest reliability available in a
GE Appliances dishwasher.
Protect Against Freezing
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the
winter, ask a service technician to:
1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove
fuses or trip circuit breaker.
2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet
line from the water valve.
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 part of the
dishwasher. It is not covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require
air gaps, so you may not have one.
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Filter Assembly
Filter
Plate
Air gap
Check the air gap any
time your dishwasher
isn't draining well.
Twist
counterclockwise
and lift to remove
Press tabs on
the fine filter
and pull to
separate from
the coarse filter
IMPORTANT: Before replacing, make sure no objects have
fallen into the opening in the bottom of the dishwasher.
Replace the filter plate.
Snap the fine filter back
into the coarse filter.
Place filter assembly
through the filter plate
and twist clockwise to
lock into the 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.
3 Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve.
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.
The air gap is easy to clean.
1
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the air gap cover.
2 Remove the plastic cap under the cover and clean with a
toothpick.
3 Replace the cap and cover when the air gap is clean.
Filter Plate
Fine Filter
Coarse Filter
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