Cleaning The Filters; Protect Against Freezing - GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual

Caring and cleaning.
Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel
Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know
what type of panel you have . Refer to 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,
then you have a painted door panel . If your model
number ends with SS, then you have a Stainless Steel
Door panel .
you have an Intergrated door panel .
Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door
panel for your specific model .
Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB–
black, CC–bisque
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry
thoroughly . You may also use a good appliance wax
or polish .
Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened
cloth . Then dry thoroughly .
Stainless Steel Interior-Tub and Inner Door
The stainless steel used to clean the dishwasher tub
and inner door provides the highest reliability available
in a GE dishwasher .

Cleaning the Filters

Fine Filter
Clean the Fine Filter every other month or more
frequently depending on usage . Remove the bottom
rack . Twist and remove the large round filter . Rinse
filter with warm soapy water and use a sponge to
carefully remove any stubborn particles . Scrubbing
with scouring pads or brushes can damage the filter .
Once cleaned, replace the Fine Filter, and twist to lock
in place .
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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 .
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
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
Check the air gap any
time your dishwasher warranty . Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,
isn't draining well .
so you may not have one .
If your model number ends with II, then
or WW–white)
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,
or WW,
soft cloth . Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or
products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel doors .
You can order Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X15
through GE Parts by calling 800 . 6 26 . 2 002 .
Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in II)
This is a custom installed door panel, and you
will need to refer to the cabinet manufacturers
recommendations for proper cleaning .
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 .
Coarse Filter
Clean the Coarse Filter each year or as needed to
remove large food particles . Remove the bottom rack,
and twist each of the two retaining posts located
toward the back bottom of the tub, and remove the
flat mesh plate (Coarse Filter) . Rinse filter with warm
soapy water . Scouring pads or brushes can damage
the filter . Once cleaned, replace the mesh plate, and
twist the two retaining posts into place .
WARNING!
children . Keep out of reach of children .
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 cover .
2 Remove the plastic cap and clean with
a toothpick .
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The retaining posts can be
a choke hazard for small
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