GE GSM1860N00SS, GSM1860J00SS, GSM1800N00WW, GSM1800N00BB Owner’s Manual

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

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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning ........... ] 0

Control Panels and Settings . . 5, 6 I _oading the

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

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

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

7koubleshooting Tips .... 12, 13

Consumer Support

(:onsumer Support . . . Back (h)ver

Warran b' .................. l5

G&_I 1800 Series

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model # Serial #

Y_mcan lind them on a label on the

nil) _11 just inside the do(n:

165D#700P337 49-55077 72-05 dR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryoursafety,theinformationinthis manualmustbe followed tominimize the risk of fire or explosion,electric shock,ortopreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,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 fin" two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or ix_iury by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to mn for several minutes. Do this

heft)re using any electrical appliance which is cmmected to the hot water system. This simple procedm'e will allow any built-u I) hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not

smoke or txse [ixl open flaxne ox" 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 ge.com.

• Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring s)_stem; or Hm an equipment-

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

grotmding terminal or lead of the appliance.

• lmi)roper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk

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

are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grotmded.

• Dispose of discarded appliances and shiI)ping or packing material properly,

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of yore" dishwasher tmless 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 befi)re attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not

disconnect the appliance from the power SUl)ply: 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'ex/lox, ixlg the door or x'exilox, ixlg the (loox"

latch.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors 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.

A, WARNING!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT

PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEDISHWASHER

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Junked (:,r abandoned dishwashers are

dangerous.., even if they will sit fl)r 'ijust a few davs." If you are getting rid of vour old

dishwasher; please fl)llow the inst_ uctions below to hel I) prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

• Take oft 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 rise iil a

dishwasher and kee I) them out of the reach of children. Cascade and Electrasol=

Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and

Jet-Dr,v _ and Cascade Crv_tal Clear '_ rinse

agents have been approved t0r use in all GE dishwashers.

• Using a detergent that is not specificall) designed fl)r dishwashers will cause the

dishwasher to fill with suds.

• Do not wash plastic items tmless marked dishwashor safe or tile equiwflent. For

plastic items not so marked, check the

Ilia II tl[;I ct tlI'eI"S i'e COil/ill eil da tioiis.

• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such

as electronic air cleaner filte_, fln'nace filters and paint b_ ushes in yore" dishwasher.

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

• Do not touch the heating element during or

immediately after use.

Holdnut at topof dishwasher

crew

Doorlatchkeeper

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

• Close supervision is necessary if this

appliance is used by or IleaI" children.

• I,oad light, plastic items so they will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom

of tile dishwasher--they might c(:,me into contact with tile heating element and be

damaged.

• Ix)cate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal.

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

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Featuresof thedishwasher (a side view).

Upper rack.__

__r sCOntrolpanel

Upperspray arm __

Lower rack--_-

pring

n n _ Panel

Levelinglegs/

Aboutthedishwasher contro/panel. 9e.co,,

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

may vary from your model

POTS & PA_S

START

OFF

HEATED DRY

ON _ OFF

@ @0

ControlSettings

WashCycles

POTS& PANS Forheavilysoileddishesorcool<warewith dried-onorbaked-onsoils.Everydaydishesmay

HEAVYWASH Forheavilysoileddishesorcool<ware.Fordried-onorbaked-onsoils,usethe POTS& PANS

NORMALWASH Forloadsof everydaydishes,glassesandcool<warewith mediumsoils.NOTE:Manydishes

LIGHTWASH Fordisheswith lightsoils.

CHINACRYSTAL Forlightly soiledchinaandcrystal,usethe CHINACRYSTALcycle.

RINSEONLY Forrinsingpartialloadsthatwill bewashedlater.DO NOTusedetergentor

........E.!((I I ))J°.....'°

H_AIEOD__N k_,._ ] ] /// CHINACRYSTAL

P,]NSE ONLY

t_EA'£EDDRy OFF

beincluded.Thiscyclewill notremoveburned-onfoods.

cycle.Everydaydishesmaybe included.

havelightersoilthan normal.Choosingacycle otherthanNORMALWASHwill save energyandwater.

HEATEDDRYON.

PLATEWARMER Forwarmingcleandishesandservingplates.Thiscyclewill takeapproximately36 minutes.

_'_ Options

HEATEDDRYON Turnstheheatingelementonforfastdrying.Thisoptionwill extendthe timeofyour

washcycle.

HEATEDDRYOFF TurnsHEATEDDRYONoff. Dishesair drynaturallyandenergyis saved.

_ Start

Slo_dx turn the Dial to the desired poshi(m on the Dial a_te_" selecting, the drvino, _ option. Don't turn it past that position, or )ou could accidentall_ miss a rinse. There is a time dela} between start-up and

water fill so )ou will not hear an)wash action fight away.

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