GE Electronic Dishwasher Use And Care Manual

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CARE AND CLEANINGClean the control panel with a lightlydampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not useabrasive or sharp objects on the panel. They candamage it.Clean the outside with a good appliance polishwax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but itcan scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh orgritty cleaners.The inside usually takes care of itself. If itshould ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansingpowder. Scouring pads and harsh cleaners canmar the finish.Alternatively, to remove stains inside thePermaTuf® tub or, if you wish to refresh theinside of your unit (including the waterdistribution system), you may also use citric acid.Fill both detergent cups completely with citricacid and run dishwasher through a full cyclewithout any dishes. You may repeat as often asyou feel necessary.Citric acid is widely available in powder form atmost drugstores across the country. Do not useliquid bleach.USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT USE LIQUID BLEACHIf your dishwasher is left in an unheated placeduring 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 watervalve.• Drain water from the inlet line and water valve.(Use a pan to catch the water.)• Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.• Drain collection chamber atrear of unit below filterby disconnecting hose topump. Reconnect afterdraining.• Remove the plasticpumpcover in the tub bottomand use a sponge to soakup water in therubber boot.Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.(On built-in models only)PUMP COVER SCREWSBefore using, wipe well with a dry cloth toremove surface dust. Do not use the top of yourdishwasher as a cutting board. It can be scarredpermanently. Never let water stand on thedishwasher top.Care of the Dishwasher TopCare & Cleaning of the DishwasherCleaning – OutsideThe following are Options for Cleaning StainlessSteel:1. Use soap and water, rinse with clean water anddry with a cotton cloth.2. Use Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product.It is available from your parts dealer. Be sure tofollow the manufacturers instructions.3. Use a thick paste or baking soda and water. Rubwith a soft cloth.4. Use a non-detergent based cleaner (eg. Formula409 Glass and Surface cleaner).Do not use steel wool, acids, abrasives, ammoniaor a commercial oven cleaner.These instructions apply to Stainless Steelsurfaces, and could damage other surfaces.14deellezpas.desr leouur.ble