GE GSD580P Use & Care Manual

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careand CkaningUSER MAII+U’ENANCEmmumml?jsClean 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. WR97X0216) 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.lluil~-i~ dishwashersoften use an air gap.Keep it dean.An air gap is a plumbing device.It protects your dishwasher againstwater backing up into it if a drainclogs. The air gap is not a part ofthe dishwasher.And you may noteven have one. Not all plumbingcodes require air gaps.If you 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 off thedishwasher, then lift off thechrome cover. Then unscrew theplastic cap and check for anybuildup of grit. A toothpick makescleaning easy.Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well.NM using your dishwasherin winter?Rotectagainstfreezing. oIf your dishwasher is left in anunheated place during the winter,ask a service technician to:c Cut off electric power to thedishwasher.Remove fuses or tripcircuit breaker.~Turn off the water supply,e Disconnect the water inlet linefrom the water valve.e Drain water from the inlet lineand water valve. (Use a pan tocatch the water.)e Reconnect the water inlet line tothe water valve.~Remove the plastic pump cover inthe tub bottom and use a sponge tosoak up water in the rubber boot.PUMP COVER SCREWS 1How tochange colorIf you are redecorating, you canchange your dishwasher’s doorpanel to match or blend with yournew colors.The panel is held in place by thedoor trim. Each side of the panel isa different color. Or you can paintthe panel with the color of yourown choice.—panelsHow to change the door panek1. Take out trim screws on eitherside of the dishwasher door.Remove the side trim.2. Slide the panel out.(careful—edges may be sharp.)3. Turn the panel around and putthe color you want in front.4. Replace the panel, side trim andscrews.A wood panel trim kit containstrim and instructionsfor adding adecorative wood door panel andlower access panel to match kitchencabinets. The kit is available at noextra cost. (Specify GPF4Q.)Order from:GE Appliancesc/o Dri-ViewManufacturing4706 Alknond Ave.Louisville, KY 40209Note:Donotoperate thedishwasher while ‘changingpanels.M=All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

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