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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 and
disconnect the water inlet line from
the water valve.
Drain water from the water inlet line
and water valve. (Use a pan to catch
the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the
water valve.
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Caring for 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, WW or CC, then
you have a Painted Door panel. If your
model number ends with SS, then you
have a Stainless Steel Door panel. If your
model number ends with CS, then you
have a CleanSteel Door panel.
Follow the instructions below for cleaning
the door panel for your specific model.
Painted Door Panel
(model numbers ending in
BB–black, WW–white or CC–bisque)
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
800.626.2002.
CleanSteel Door Panel
(model numbers
ending in CS)
Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance
wax, polish or any chemical agent on
CleanSteel doors.
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.
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Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use a lightly
dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly.
Protect Against Freezing
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
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.
The air gap is easy to clean.
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off
the cover.
Remove the plastic cap and clean
with a toothpick.
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Air gap
Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?
