Care and Cleaning
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INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance Polish & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts.
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.
Biiilt-in dishwashers often
use an air gap. Keep it dean
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.
If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. THE AIR
GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR
DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT
COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to dean. With
most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any build-up of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Not using your dishwasher
In winter? Protect against
freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated location during the winter
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take the following steps to prevent
the machine from freezing:
® Remove fuses or trip circuit
breakers to remove electric power
from the dishwasher.
® Tlirn off water to dishwasher.
Disconnect the water inlet line
from the water valve and drain.
* Remove water valve from the
dishwasher and blow on small
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
® Remove plug in bottom of rubber
boot and drain completely. Replace
the plug.
How to change color panels
If you are redecorating, you can
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panels to change color.
The panel is held in place by the
door trim. You have a choice of
three colors; one on each side of
the removable panel and a third on
the permanent panel underneath.
Or you can paint the panel with the
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How to change door panel Insert:
1. Take out the three trim screws on
either side of the dishwasher door.
Remove the side trim.
Slide out the panel.
3. Put the color you want in front;
or leave the removable panel off if
you want the Black panel showing.
(Handle the panel carefully. The
edges may be sharp.)
4. Replace side trim and screws.
If your dishwasher does not have
trim that accepts 1/4-inch thick
wood insert, an Accessorv Trim
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Kit GPF18 can be purchased for
that purpose.
Dimensions for 1/4-inch wood
insert:
23%"wide X 17/i6"high
Note: Do not operate dishwaslier
while changing panel or when
lower access panel Is removed.
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Change color in minutes. Just
remove trim and change.
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