Caringfor the dishwasher, vvvvw.GEAppliances.cTo clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a goodappfiance polish.Never use sharp object, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.Sump cover screwsProtect Against FreezingIf your dishwasher is left in an unheatedplace during tile winter; ask a servicetechnician to:c.t ,,. ele,-_,_c.1p.,ve,"t,,tiledishwasher; Remove fl/ses or tripcircuit breaker;Turn off tile water supply and.....................disconnect tile water inlet line fl'omtile water xflxe.D,-.i.,,*e,-_,.mtilei.le_li.e..dwater valve. (Use a pan to catch tilewateI;)Re,,,..e,_tile,v._e,"i.le_li.et,,tile.....................water xalxe.Remove tile I.qastic suInp cover in tiletub bottom and use a sponge to soakup water in tile robber boot.Two types of ' ,_i'*air gap__-._ ;_l_ :,__Checktheair gapanytimeyourdishwasherisn'tdrainingwell,Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap?An air gap protects yore" dishwasher againstwater backing up into it if a drain clogs.The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher:It is not covered by yore" wan'ant)'. Not allplmnbing codes require air gaps, so w)uIII_IV not have one,The air gap is easy to clean.Turn ,,ff the dishwasher and lift off tile(hI'oI/le ('ox_ ei:Unscrew tile plastic cap and clean with.....................a toothpick.