GE GSM1800J00WW, GSM1800J00BB Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........ 2, 3

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ........... 10

Control Panels and Settings .. 5, 6 Loading the

Dishwasher Racks ............ 9

Optional Accessories .......... 9

Using the Dishwasher . ...... 7, 8

Troubleshooting Tips .... 11, 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .... Back Co_er

Product Registration ...... 13, 14

_'arrantv .................. 15

G\gM 1800

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

_Am can lind them on a label on the

tub wall just inside the doo_;

165D4700P275 49-5950-1 07-03 dR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryoursafety,the informationin this manual mustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire or explosion,electric shock,or to preventpropertydamage,personal injury,or death.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been

used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used _'k)r two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or ix_jury by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to rtm for several minutes. Do this

befl)re using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not

smoke or txse axl open flame or appliance dm'ing this process.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

PROPERINSTALLATIONANDMAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppfiances.com.

• Connect to a grotmded metal, permanent wiring system; or mn an equipment-

grotmding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment-

gr(mnding terminal or lead of the appliance.

• hni)roper connection of the equipment- grotmding conductor can result in a risk

of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if vou

are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grotmded.

• Dispose of discarded appliances and shii)ping or packing material properl>

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of yore" dishwasher mfless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified

technician,

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance fl'om the power

supply befl)re attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not

disconnect the appliance from the power supply: We recommend having a qualified

technician service your appliance.

WARNING!

DONOT...

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do xlot abuse, sit on, or stand on the doox" or dish rack of the dishwasher.

• Do not discard a dishwasher without first x'exilo_,ixlg the door or x'exilo_,ixlg the doox"

latch,

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable wq)ors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

• Do not allow children to play arotmd dishwasher when opening or closing door

due to the possibility of small fingers being

pinched in door.

• Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance or any discarded

appliance.

_, WARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

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,]unked or abandoned dishwashers are

dangerous.., even if they will sit Ira" 'ijust a few davs." If you are getting rid of wmr old

dishwasher; please fldlow tile inst_ uctions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

• Take off tile door of tile washing

compartment or remove tile door latch keeper (as shown).

WHENUSINGYOURDISHWASHER

• Use only powder; tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a

dishwasher and kee I) them ()lit of the reach of children. Cascade, Cascade Complete"

and Electrasol ®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and.]et-D_T _=rinse agent have

been approved Ira" use in all GE dishwashers.

• Lrsing a detergent that is not specifically designed fin" dishwashers will cause the

dishwasher to fill with suds.

• Do not wash plastic items mfless marked dishwasher safe or the equiwflent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the

Ilia n tI1;I ct t II'eI"S recoil] i/lendations.

• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such

as electronic air cleaner filters, fiu'nace filters and paint b_ ushes in vain" dishwasher.

Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

• Do not touch the heating element dm'ing or

immediately alter use.

Holdnut at topof dishwasher

crew

Doorlatchkeeper

• Do not operate yam" dishwasher mfless all enclosm'e panels are properly in place.

I I

• I,ocate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.

• i,oad sharp knives with the handles up to reduce tile risk of cut-type injm'ies.

• Close SUl)ervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children.

• I,oad light, plastic items so they will not become dislodged and drop to the bottom

of the dishwasher--they might cam e into contact with the heating element and be

damaged.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Featuresof thedishwasher (aside view).

Upperspray arm

Lower sprayarm

-,_--- Control panel

- Doorspring

Panel

Levelinglegs/

ekick

Aboutthe dishwasher controlpanel GEAppliances.com

Youcan locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance

may vary from your model

POTS& PA_S

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OFF START

.......,,{(( I I ))J°.....'°

ON OFF

H_AIEOD__N k_,,_ ] ] /// CHINACRYSTAL

P,]NSE ONLY

t_EA'tED[tRy OFF

ControlSettings

r_ WashCycles

POTS& PANS Forheavilysoileddishesorcookwarewith dried-onor baked-onsoils. Everydaydishesmay

beincluded.Thiscyclewill not removeburned-onfoods.

HEAVYWASH Forheavilysoileddishesorcookware.Fordried-onorbaked-onsoils,usethe POTS& PANS

cycle.Everydaydishesmaybeincluded.

NORMALWASH Forloadsofeverydaydishes,glassesandcookwarewith mediumsoils.NOTE'.Manydishes

havelightersoilthan normal.ChoosingacycleotherthanNORMALWASHwill save energyandwater.

LIGHTWASH Fordisheswith light soils.

CHINACRYSTAL Forlightly soiledchinaandcrystal,usethe CHINACRYSTALcycle.

RINSEONLY Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwill bewashedlater.DD NOTusedetergentor

HEATEDDRYON.

PLATEWARMER Forwarmingcleandishesandservingplates.Thiscyclewill takeapproximately36 minutes.

_'_ Options

HEATEDDRYON Turnstheheatingelementonfor fastdrying.Thisoptionwill extendthetimeofyour

washcycle.

HEATEDDRYOFF TurnsHEATEDDRYON off. Dishesair drynaturallyandenergyis saved.

_'J Start

Slowl_ mrn the Dial to the desired position on the Dial atter selecting, the (h_ing,, oi)tion. Don't mrn it past that position, or you could accidentally miss a _inse. There is a time delay between start-up and

water fill so you will not hear any wash action _ight awa}:

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