Care and CleaningUSER MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONSClean the control panel with alightly dampened cloth. Drythoroughly. Do not use abrasivesor sharp objects on the panel. Theycan 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. WR97X02 16) isavailable from GE ApplianceParts Mart.The inside usually takes care ofitself. If it should ever needcleaning, use a mild cleansingpowder. Scouring pads and harshcleaners can mar the finish.Built-in dishwashersoften use an air gap.Keep it clean.An air gap is a plumbing device.It protects your dishwasher agtiinstwater backing up into it if u drainclogs. The air gap is not a part ofthe dishwasher. And you may no[even huvc one. Not all plumbingcodes require dir gaps.If yOLI have an air gap, check it atleast once a month. IT IS NOTPART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOURWARRANTY.The air gap is easy to clean.With most types, first turn oft thedishwasher, then lift off thechrome cover. Then unscrew theplastic cup and check for anybuildup of grit. A toothpick makescleaning easy.Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well.How to change color panelsIf you are redecorating, yOLI can How to change the door panel:change your dishwtisher ’s door 1. T:ikc out trim screws on eitherpanet to match or blend with yournew colors. side ol’ the d ishw~lsher door,Remove the side trim.The panet is held in pluce by thedoor trim. Each side of the panet is 2. Stide the pane] out.u different cotor. Or you can paint (C~~ret’u-edges tn~ly be sh:u-p.)the panet with the cotor of your 3. Turn the p~ulel iu-ound and putown choice. the color” yoLI want in t’r”orrt.) ,-—{ ~z-’-~:~ 4. Repttlce the panel, side trim :md,..._— screws.~~[~:. \s.,fA.<’ .- Note: Do not operate the., rdishwasher while changingpanels.Not using your dishwasherin winter? Protectagainst freezing.1~ your dishwasher is left in anunheated place during the winter,ask a service technician to:l Cut oft electric power to thedishwasher. Rernovc fuses or tripcircuit breaker.l Turn otl. [he water supply.l Disconnect the water inlet I i neIrorn the wuter v:dvc.l Drain water from the inlet I i neand water vatve. (Use a pan tocatch the water. )l Reconnect the water intet tine tothe water v~dve.l Remove the plastic pump cover inthe tub bottom and use a sponge tosoak up water in the rubber boot.A wood panel trim kit containstrim Lmd instr-uctions for adding adecoriitive wood door- panet ~uldtower LIccess p~mel to match kitchenc:ibincts. The kit is ~lv~li table tII nocxtr:l cost. (Specify GPF40.)order- lrt~rn:(;1+; Appliancesc/() l]r”i-view M2muf’21cturirlg470(1 Altmond Ave.[.ouisvillc. KY 40209”14