GE GSC470 Use And Care Manual

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How to connectelectricityIMPO~ANT–PLEASE READCAREFULLYCaution, for personalsafety:DO NOT USE AN EXTENSIONCORD OR ~ ADAPTER PLUGWITH THIS APPLIANCE.DO NOT, UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES, CUTOR REMOVE THE THIRDGROUNDING PRONG FROMTHE POWER CORD.Dishwasher must be electricallygrounded in accordance withlocal codes and ordinances, orin the absence of local codes, inaccordance with the NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. ~-U87.Electrical requirementl This appliance must be suppliedwith 120V, 60Hz, and connected toan individual, properly groundedbranch circuit, protected by a 15 or20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.QQ,TR~,_ - . ~‘ , , i\\\\INSURE PROPER GROUNDEXISTS BEFORE USE. If the electric supply providd doesnot meet the above specifications,it is recommended that a licensedelectrician instil an approved outlet.l Your dishwasher circuit shouldnot be used for any other appliancewhile the dishwasher is in operationas the dishwasher requires the fullcapacity of the circuit.s If the wall receptacle you plugthe dishwasher’s power cord intois controlled by a switch, turnon the switch.Care and CleaningUSER MMNTEN~CE Removing the Wood ToPINSTRUCTIONSClean the control panel with alightly dampened cloth. Drythoroughly. Do not use abrasivesor sharp objects on the panel.They can damage it.Clean the outside with a goodappliance polish wax. The outsidecabinet finish is durable. but it canscratch. So use no scouring padsor harsh or gritty cleaners.Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner(Cat. No. WRWX0216) is availablefrom GE Appliance Parts Marts.The inside usually takes careof itself. If it should ever needcleaning, use a mild cleansingpowder. Scouring pads and harshcleaners can mar the finish.Conversion KitA special kit (Cat. N(J. W I135X5(~6)for changing a convertibledishwasher to a permanent built-ininstallation is available from yourdealer or service organization.How to prepare yourdishwasher for wintersto~eIf the dishwasher is to be leftunused in an unheated locationduring the winter months, have aservice technician take thefollowing steps to prevent themachine from freezing:l Remove fuses or trip circuitbreakers to remove electric powerfrom the dishwasher.l Turn off water to dishwasher.Disconnect the water inlet linefrom the water valve and drain.l Remove water valve from thedishwasher and blow on smallplastic outlet to remove water.Replace water valve and water line.l Remove plug in bottom of rubberboot and drain completely. Replacethe plug..Aemove the two mounting screwsas shown and pull the top toward youto remove it from the dishwasher.ITo remove the protective cover,use a scissor to cut the bag from theunder side. Then reinstall the toptaking care to engage the rearbrackets as shown.DO NOT operate the dishwasherwithout the wood top in place.Care of the wood topBefore using, wipe well with adry cloth to remove surface dust.Saturate a clean cloth with mineraloil and polish all exposed woodsurfaces until they gleam. Allowwood top to stand overnight to absorbthe oil and repeat the treatment thenext day. Allow to stand for 4 to 6hours and wipe off excess oil with asoft, dry cloth.Wood tops should not be used asa place for thawing frozen foods,even when protected by a sheet ofaluminum foil. Never let waterstand on the wood top.To remove water stains, rub witha cloth saturated with non-toxicmineral oil (available at mostdrugstores).Should your top become toostained, dirty or cut, sand with~(tiO) or -(220) sandpaperand hen wipe with a cloth saturatedwith non-toxic mineral oil.