USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSClean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cletiner (Cat. No.cloth. Dry thoroughly. [10 not usc abrasives or WR97X02 16) is avoilab]e from GE Appliancesharp objects on (he panel. They catl dtimage i[. Ptirts Marts,Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it shouldwax. The ou(side cahi nc( I’inish is dur-ahte. hut i[ ever need cteaning, use a rnitd cleansing powder.catl scratch. S() Lrsc no scour”i n: pads. or harsh or Scouring pads and harsh cteaners can mar the finish.gritty ctcancrs.Not Using Your Dishwasher in[i’ your- dishwasher is tel’t in anunheated ptacc during the win(cr.ask a service technician to:l C’u( 01.1. cteclricat power to [hedishwasher. Rcrno\c [’uses or [ripcircuit hrcakcr.l Turn 0[.(’ the Wa[cr Slrppty.l Di scc)rlrlec’t the water i n tct I i ncfrom the water vatvc.l Dr-ar n water from the i rltc( t i rlcand water vat vc. ( Use a pan tocatch the water. )Winter? Protect Against Freezing.I PUMP COVER SCREWS l Reconnect the water inlet tine tothe wtiter vat ve.l Drain the cot Iection chamber atrear of unit betow filter bydisconnecting hose to pump.Reconnect after draining.l Rcrnovc the plastic pump coverin the tub bottom and use asponge to soak up water inthe rubber boot.Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.An air ~ap is a ptumbing device.It pr”otcc[s your dishwasher againstwutcr backing LIp i rlto it i [’ a drainctogs. The air gap is not a part of”the dishwasher and you may noteven have one. No[ at t pt u mbi ngcodes r-ec]u i re air gaps.Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well.11’ you have an air gap, check it atleast once a month. IT 1S NOTPART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOURWARRANTY.The air gap is easy to clean.With most types, first turn off thedishwasher. then litt off the chromecover. Then unscrew the plastic capand check for any buildup of grit.A toothpick makes cteaning easy.17