GE PDWT500R Owners Manual - Page 17

Caring for the dishwasher. GEAppliances.com Air gap 4_ k('L I,:_t__ _ Checkthe air gap any time your dishwasherisn'tdrainingwell. Cleaning the Exterior Door Panel Beforecleaning the front panel, make sure you know what type of panel you hove. Referto the lost two letters of your model number. You can locate your model number on the left-hand tub walIjust insidethe door. If your model number ends with BB,CC,WW, SA or BG,then you hove a Pointed Door panel. If your model number ends with SS, then you hove a StainlessSteelDoor panel. If your model number ends with C8,then you hove a CleanSteel panel. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for your specific model. Painted Door Panel (model numbers ending in BB-black, CC-bisque,WW-White, SA-silver metallic or BG-grophite black) Usea cleon, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. You may also use a good appliance wax or polish. Stainless Steel Door Panel (modelnumbers ending in SS) The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with StainlessSteelMagic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on StainlessSteeldoors. You can order StainlessSteel Magic #WXJOXJ5through GEPorts by calling 800.626.2002. CleanSteel Door Panel (model numbers ending in CS) Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance wax, polish or any chemical agent on CleanSteel doors. Do not wipe the dishwasher with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue. Do not use scouring pads or powdered cleaners because these products con scratch the finish. Stainless Steel Interior--Tub and Inner Door The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be scratched or dented during normal use, they will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect their function or durability. Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in on unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: F_I Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Usea pan to catch the water.) I-_1Cdiusthowfaf sehleecrt.rRiceaml poovwe efursteosthoer trip circuit breaker. r_-i wRaetceornvnaelvcet t.he water inlet line to the I-_1Tthuernwoaftfetrheinwleat tlienresfruopmplythaenwd adtiesrcovnanlveec.t Does Your Dishwasher Have an Air Gap? An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a port of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may not hove one. If the air gap gets clogged, the dishwasher will not drain. Cleon the air gap if the dishwasher will not drain. Theair gap is easy to clean. [] Tcourvneorff the dishwasher and lift off the Removethe plastic cap and cleon with [-2]a toothpick. 17