Cleaning The Spray Arms; Cleaning The Filters; Protect Against Freezing - GE PDW1800 Series Owner's Manual

Caring for the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Spray Arms and the Filters
The dishwasher will flush away all normal food soils. However, objects (fruit pits, bones, etc.) may collect in
openings and should be removed occasionally to avoid clogging the drain system.
CAUTION
Personal injury hazard. Before cleaning the interior, wait at least 20 minutes after a cycle for the heating
element to cool down. Failure to do so could result in burn injuries.
Retaining
nut
Washer
Main filter
Cup
Fine filter
General Care Instructions
Two types of
air gaps
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
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Cleaning the Spray Arms

Because hard water chemicals will clog the
spray arm jets and bearings, it is necessary
to clean the spray arms regularly. To remove
the spray arm, twist the retaining nut 90
degrees and pull the spray arm off the shaft.

Cleaning the Filters

For best performance and results, the filter
assembly must be cleaned regularly. The filter
efficiently removes food particles from the
wash water, allowing water to be recirculated
during the cycle. For this reason, it is a good
idea to remove the large food particles trapped
in the filter frequently by rinsing the main filter
and cup under running water. To remove the
filter assembly, pull up on the cup handle. The
entire filter assembly should be cleaned at

Protect Against Freezing

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
2
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.
Stainless Steel Interior—
Tub and Inner Door
The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher
tub and inner door provides the highest
reliability available in a GE dishwasher. If the
Wash the arms in soapy, warm water and use
a soft brush to clean the jets. Replace them
after rinsing thoroughly.
Upper rack
least once a month. To clean the main filter
and fine filter, use a cleaning brush. Then,
reassemble the filter parts as shown in the
illustration and reinsert the entire assembly
in the dishwasher, positioning it in place and
pressing downward. The dishwasher must
never be used without the filters. Improper
replacement of the filter may reduce the
performance level of the appliance and may
damage dishes and utensils.
Drain water from the water inlet line
3
and water valve. (Use a pan to catch
the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the
4
water valve.
The air gap is easy to clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the
1
chrome cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean with
2
a toothpick.
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.
Retaining nut