Ca; and CleaningUSER MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONSClean the control panel with alightly dampened cloth. Drythoroughly. Do not use abrasivesor sharp objects on the panel.They can damage it.Clean the outside with a goodappliance poiish wax. The outsidecabinet finish is durable, but it canscratch. So use no scouring pads,or harsh or gritty cleaners.Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner(Cat. No. WR97X0216)is availablefrom GE Appliance Parts Marts.The inside usuaily takes care ofitseif. 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 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.TWO TYPESNot using your dishwasherin winter? Protect againstfreezing.If your dishwasher is left in anunheated place during the winter,ask a service technician to:l Cut off electric power to thedishwasher. Remove fbses or tripcircuit breaker.l Turn off the water supply.l Disconnect the water inlet linefrom the water valve.l Drain water from the inlet lineand water valve. (Use a pan tocatch the water.)l Reconnect the water inlet line tothe water valve.l Remove the plug in the bottom ofIf you have an air gap, check itat least once a month. IT IS N~PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER.IT IS NOI’ COVERED IN YOURWARRANTY.The air gap is easy to clean.With most types, first turn off thedishwasher, then lift off the chromecover. Then unscrew the plastic capand check for any build-up of grit.A toothpick makes cleaning easy.Check the air gap any time yourdishwasher isn’t draining well.the rubber bobt. Drain comrdetelv.then reinstall plug and clan$. ‘-’7l Dr~n the collection ch~berat rear of unit belowfilter bydisconnectinghose to pump.Reconnectafter draining.I PUMP COVER SCREWS I— .