User Maintenance Instructions - GE GSD500 Use And Care Manual

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened
sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.
wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it
can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or
gritty cleaners.
Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? 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. Remove fuses or trip
circuit breaker.
Turn off the water supply.
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water
Built-in Dishwashers Often
An air gap is a plumbing device.
It protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
Pump C&ver Screws
Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn't draining well.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
Parts Centers.
The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should
ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.
Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.
Drain water from the inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to
catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet I ine to
the water valve.
Remove the plastic pump cover
in the tub bottom and use a
sponge to soak up water in
the rubber boot.
If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. IT IS NOT
PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.
IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to clean.
With most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
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