GE Dishwasher, Owner'S Manual

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Caring for the dishwasher.

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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.

Cleaning the 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 or WW, then you have a Painted 

Door panel. If your model number ends 

with SS, then you have a Stainless Steel 

Door panel.
Follow the instructions below for cleaning 

the door panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel (model numbers 

ending in BB–black or WW–white)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, 

then dry thoroughly. You may also use a 

good appliance wax or polish.

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, 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 

800.661.1616.
Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled 

dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave  

a residue. Do not use scouring pads or 

powdered cleaners because these products 

can scratch the finish.

Cleaning the Exterior

Cleaning the Control Panel

To clean the control panel, use a lightly 

dampened cloth; then dry thoroughly. Do 

not use sharp objects, scouring pads or 

harsh cleaners on the control panel.

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 dishwasher tub or inner 

door is ever scrached or dented during 

during normal use, they will not rust or 

corrode. These surface blemishes will not 

affect their function or durability.

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.

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. Wash the 

arms in soapy, warm water and use  

a soft brush to clean the jets. Replace them 

after rinsing thoroughly.
To remove the upper spray arm, unscrew the 

nut clockwise.
To remove the lower spray arm, pull upward.

Cleaning the Spray Arms and the Filters

UNSCREW

PULL OUT

Upper
Arm

Lower
Arm