Cleaning The Filters; Protect Against Freezing - GE ADT521 Serie Manual Del Propietário

Cleaning the Filters

Inspect and clean the filters periodically. This should be done every other month or so depending on usage. If there is a
decrease in wash performance or dishes feel gritty, this is also an indication the filters need to be cleaned.
Retaining Posts
Fine Filter
Air gap
Check the air gap any
time your dishwasher
isn't draining well.
Ultra-Fine Filter
To clean the Ultra-Fine Filter, remove the bottom
rack. Twist counterclockwise and remove the
Ultra-Fine Filter. Rinse filter with warm soapy
water and use a sponge to carefully remove any
stubborn particles. Scrubbing with scouring pads
or brushes can damage the filter. Once cleaned,
replace the Ultra-Fine Filter, and twist clockwise to
lock in place.
Spray Arm
Ultra-Fine
Filter

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place
during the winter, ask a service technician to:
1 Turn off electrical power to the dishwasher.
Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.
Turn off the water supply and disconnect the
2
water inlet line from the water valve.
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 part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your
warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps,
so you may not have one.
Fine Filter
To clean the Fine Filter (mesh plate), remove the
bottom rack. Remove the Ultra-Fine Filter.
Twist counterclockwise each of the two retaining
posts located toward the back bottom of the
tub, and remove the Fine Filter. Rinse filter with
warm soapy water. Scouring pads or brushes
can scratch the filter surface but a soft brush or
sponge may be needed to remove stubborn soils
or calcium deposits caused by hard water. Once
cleaned, replace the Fine Filter, the Ultra-Fine
Filter, and twist clockwise the two retaining posts
into place.
WARNING!
can be a choke hazard for small children if
removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of
reach of children.
Drain water from the water inlet line and
3
water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet line to the water
4
valve.
The air gap is easy to clean.
1
Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the air gap
cover.
Remove the plastic cap under the cover and
2
clean with a toothpick.
3 Replace the cap and cover when the air gap is
clean.
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