GE GDT580 Series Owner's Manual

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An air gap protects your dishwasher against waterbacking up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is nota part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by yourwarranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,so you may not have one.The air gap is easy to clean.1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the air gapcover.2 Remove the plastic cap under the cover andclean with a toothpick.3 Replace the cap and cover when the air gap isclean.Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?If your dishwasher is left in an unheated placeduring the winter, ask a service technician to:1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher.Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.2 Turn off the water supply and disconnect thewater inlet line from the water valve.3 Drain water from the water inlet line andwater valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)4 Reconnect the water inlet line to the watervalve.Protect Against FreezingCheck the air gap anytime your dishwasherisn’t draining well.Air gapRetainingPosts SprayArmFineFilter Ultra-FineFilterInspect and clean the filters periodically. This should be done every other month or so depending on usage. If there is adecrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned.Cleaning the FiltersUltra-Fine FilterTo clean the Ultra-Fine Filter, remove the bottomrack. Twist counterclockwise and remove theUltra-Fine Filter. Rinse filter with warm soapywater and use a sponge to carefully remove anystubborn particles. Scrubbing with scouring padsor brushes can damage the filter. Once cleaned,replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise tolock in place.Fine FilterTo clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove thebottom rack. Remove the Ultra-Fine Filter.Twist counterclockwise each of the two retainingposts located toward the back bottom of thetub, and remove the Fine Filter. Rinse filter withwarm soapy water. Scouring pads or brushescan scratch the filter surface but a soft brush orsponge may be needed to remove stubborn soilsor calcium deposits caused by hard water. Oncecleaned, replace the Fine Filter, the Ultra-FineFilter, and twist clockwise the two retaining postsinto place.WARNING! The retaining postscan be a choke hazard for small children. Keepout of reach of children.GEAppliances.com23