20 49-4000214 Rev 0Care and cleaningUSING THE DISHWASHERControl PanelTo clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth.Then dry thoroughly.Dishwasher InteriorTo clean and de-odorize your dishwasher, use citric acidor Finish® Dishwasher Cleaner, a detergent additive.Finish® Dishwasher Cleaner will break up mineraldeposits, and remove hard water film and stains. Youcan order citric acid GE Appliances kit #WD35X151through GE Appliances Parts by calling 877-959-8688or visiting GEApplianceparts.com. In Canada, call1-800-661-1616. You can purchase Finish® DishwasherCleaner at your local grocery store.Stainless Steel Inner Door and TubThe stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub andinner door provides the highest reliability available in aGE Appliances dishwasher.If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be scratchedor dented during normal use, they will not rust orcorrode. These surface blemishes will not affect theirfunction or durability.Exterior Door PanelBefore cleaning the front panel, make sure you knowwhat type of panel you have. Refer to the last two lettersof your model number. You can locate your modelnumber on the left-hand tub wall just inside the door. Ifyour model number ends with BB, CC, DS, D1, ES, FS,SA, TS, WW or W2 then you have a painted door panel.If your model number ends with SS or S1, then you havea Stainless Steel door panel. If your model number endswith II, then you have an Integrated door panel.Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panelfor your specific model.Painted/Coated Door Panel (model numbers ending inBB or D1-black, CC-bisque, DS-black slate, ES-slate,FS-fingerprint resistant, SA-silver, TS-black stainlesssteel, or WW or W2-white)Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then drythoroughly.Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending inSS or S1)For cleaning rust and tarnish, cleaners with oxalic acidsuch as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will removerust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquidcleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brushlines with a damp soft sponge. Do not use appliance waxor polish on the stainless steel.For other blemishes and marks, use Stainless SteelMagic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth.Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or productscontaining chlorine on Stainless Steel. You canorder Stainless Steel Magic #WX10X29 through GEAppliances Parts by calling 877.959.8688. In Canada,call 1-800-661-1616.Integrated Door Panel (model numbers ending in II)This is a custom installed door panel, and you will needto refer to the cabinet manufacturers recommendationsfor proper cleaning.