How to change color panels, Care and cleaning – GE 165 D3080P027 User Manual
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Care and Cleaning
^;SER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the control panel with a
lightly dampened cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasives
or sharp objects on the panel.
They can damage it.
Clean the outside with a good
appliance polish wax. The outside
cabinet finish is durable, but it can
scratch. So use no scouring pads,
or harsh or gritty cleaners.
Appliance
Polish
&
Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from GE and Hotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts.
The inside usually takes care of
itself. If it should ever need
cleaning, use a mild cleansing
powder. Scouring pads and harsh
cleaners can mar the finish.
Biiilt-in dishwashers often
use an air gap. Keep it dean
An air gap is a plumbing device. It
protects your dishwasher against
water backing up into it if a drain
clogs. The air gap is not a part of
the dishwasher. And you may not
even have one. Not all plumbing
codes require air gaps.
If you have an air gap, check it at
least once a month. THE AIR
GAP IS NOT PART OF YOUR
DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT
COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.
The air gap is easy to dean. With
most types, first turn off the
dishwasher, then lift off the chrome
cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap
and check for any build-up of grit.
A toothpick makes cleaning easy.
Check the air gap any time your
dishwasher isn’t draining well.
Not using your dishwasher
In winter? Protect against
freezing.
If your dishwasher is left in an
unheated location during the winter
fAr*hnir HAAV/AAMAO) «AMVV./ M OV/& V AWW VWV'AAXAAWJIMA« take the following steps to prevent ® Remove fuses or trip circuit breakers to remove electric power ® Tlirn off water to dishwasher. Disconnect the water inlet line * Remove water valve from the dishwasher and blow on small ® Remove plug in bottom of rubber boot and drain completely. Replace How to change color panels If you are redecorating, you can uioijtwcioiiv/x o xxv/jm. panels to change color. The panel is held in place by the door trim. You have a choice of the removable panel and a third on the permanent panel underneath. Or you can paint the panel with the nnlnr nf xrrwir mx/n AhnipA VV/lVi. V/X VTTA* How to change door panel Insert: 1 . Take out the three trim screws on either side of the dishwasher door. Slide out the panel. 3. Put the color you want in front; or leave the removable panel off if edges may be sharp.) 4. Replace side trim and screws. If your dishwasher does not have trim that accepts 1/4-inch thick - - j ^ Kit GPF18 can be purchased for Dimensions for 1/4-inch wood 23%"wide X 17/i6"high Note: Do not operate dishwaslier lower access panel Is removed. 11 Change color in minutes. Just remove trim and change. fiSissa— m i liiics >i'.' ,.-;5
the machine from freezing:
from the dishwasher.
from the water valve and drain.
plastic outlet to remove water.
Replace water valve and water line.
the plug.
three colors; one on each side of
Remove the side trim.
you want the Black panel showing.
(Handle the panel carefully. The
wood insert, an Accessorv Trim
that purpose.
insert:
while changing panel or when