Care And Cleaning; Caring For The Dishwasher - GE 165D4700P126 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 wax.
Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any
part of the dishwasher.
Sump cover screws
Two types of
air gaps
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
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Protect against freezing
If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during
the winter, ask a service technician to:
1 Cut 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.
3 Drain water from the inlet line and water valve.
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.
5 Remove the plastic sump cover in the tub
bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in the
rubber boot.
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 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.