GE GDF510-640 Series Owner's Manual

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49-55122-3 17Care and cleaningCARE AND CLEANINGFiltersInspect and clean the filters periodically. This should be done every other month or more depending on usage. Ifthere is a decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned.Protect Against FreezingIf your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during thewinter, ask a service technician to:1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher. Removefuses or trip circuit breaker.2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inletline from the water valve.3 Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve.(Use a pan to catch the water.)4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?An air gap protects your dishwasheragainst water backing up into it if a drainclogs. The air gap is not a part of thedishwasher. It is not covered by yourwarranty. Not all plumbing codes requireair gaps, so you may not have one.The air gap is easy to clean.1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the air gap cover.2 Remove the plastic cap under the cover and clean with atoothpick.3 Replace the cap and cover when the air gap is clean.Check the air gap anytime your dishwasherisn’t draining well.Air gapUltra-Fine FilterTo clean the Ultra-Fine Filter, remove the bottom rack.Twist the Ultra-Fine Filter counterclockwise and lift toremove. Rinse filter with warm soapy water and usea sponge to carefully remove any stubborn particles.Scrubbing with scouring pads or brushes can damagethe filter. Once cleaned, replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, andtwist it clockwise to lock in place.Fine FilterTo clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the bottomrack. Remove the Ultra-Fine Filter.Twist each of the two retaining posts located toward theback bottom of the tub counterclockwise, and remove theFine Filter. Rinse filter with warm soapy water. Scouringpads or brushes can scratch the filter surface but a softbrush or sponge may be needed to remove stubbornsoils or calcium deposits caused by hard water. Oncecleaned, replace the Fine Filter and the Ultra-Fine Filter.Twist the two retaining posts clockwise to lock in place.The retaining posts can be achoke hazard for small children ifremoved from the dishwasher. Keep out of reachof children.WARNINGFineFilterSprayArmRetainingPostsUltra-FineFilter