Caring For The Dishwasher - GE GLD5604VWW Owner's Manual

Caring for the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know
what type of panel you have. Referto the last two
letters of your model number. You can locate your
model number on the left-hand tub wall just inside the
door. If your model number ends with BB,CC,WW,
SA or BG,then you have a painted door panel. If your
model number ends with SS,then you have a Stainless
Steel Door panel. If your model number ends with CS,
then you have a CleanSteelpanel.
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-
graphite black)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry
thoroughly. You may also use a good appliance wax
or polish.
Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in
SS)
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with
Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean,
soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or
products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel doors.
You can order StainlessSteelMagic #WX! 0X!5
through GE Parts 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 can scratch the finish.
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 an unheated place during
the winter, ask a service technician to:
r_cut off electrical power to the dishwasher.
Removefuses or trip circuit breaker.
E] Turn off the water supply and disconnect the
water inlet line from the water valve.
r31 Drain water from the water inlet line and water
valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)
j4-] Reconnect the water inlet line to 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.
The air gup is easy to clean.
r_ Turn off the dishwasher and liftoff the cover.
Remove the plastic cup and clean with
E]a toothpick.
Air gap __
Checkthe air gap anytime your
dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell.
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