GE Profile PDW8700 Series Owner's Manual page 13

Caring for the dishwasher, ge.cem
Cleaning the Door Panel
gefi)re cleaning the fl'ont panel, make
sure you know what type of panel you have.
Reter to the last two lettet_ of your model
numbe_: _m can locate your model
nunlber on the left-hand till) wallj ust inside
the doo_: Ifwmr model number ends with
BB or _._.V then you have a Painted Door
panel. 1t veto" model mmlber ends with SS,
then you have a Stainless Smel Door panel.
Follow tile instructions below tot cleaning
the door panel for )ore" specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in
BB-black or WW-white)
Use a dean, soft, lighdy dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. You may also use a
good appliance wax or polish.
Stainless Steel DoorPanel(modelnumbers
endinginSS)
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned
with Stainless Stool Magic or a similar
product using a clean, soft cloth. Do
not rise appliance wax, polish, bleach or
products containing chlorine on Stainless
Steel dome.
Ym can order
StainlessSteel Magic
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GE
Parts by calling
800.626.2002.
Stainless Steel Panels
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned
with CERAMA BRIq'_ Stainless Steel
Appliance Cleaner or a similar product
using a clean, soft cloth.
You can order CERAMA BRYTE _ Stainless
Steel Appliance Cleaner through (;E Parts
b) calling 800.626.2002. (For U.S. onl).)
Stainless Steel Interior--Tub and Inner Door
The stainless steel used to make tile
dishwasher mb and imler door provides
tile highest reliabili V a\_lilable in a GE
dishwasher: If the dishwasher till) or imler
door should be scratched or dented dm-ing
nolIl/al use, they will not rust or corrode.
These stm'ilce blemishes will not affect
their flmction or dm'abilim
Checkthe air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
Cleaningthe ControlPanel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly
dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly:
Protect Against Freezing
It veto" dishwasher
is left in an imheated
place dm'ing the winter; ask a serxice
technician to:
_]Cut off electrical power to tile
dishwasher; Remoxe fllses or trip
circuit breaker:
V_Turn off the water sui)ply and
disconnect the water inlet line fl'om
the water xalx e.
_] Drain water fl'om the water inlet line
and water valxe. (Use a pan to catch
the water:)
[_ Reconnect the water inlet line to the
water xalxe.
Does YourDishwasher Have an Air Gap?
An air gap protects yore" 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 y()m"
warranp,'. Not all i)lumbing codes require
air gaps, so yell Ill}IV not have one.
The air gap is easy to clean.
_] Tm'n off' the dishwasher and lift off the
COX eI:
_-_ Remoxe the plastic cap and clean
with a toothpick.
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