GE GSS1800 User Manual
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Dishwashers
165D4700P261 49-5935 154430801 04-02 JR
GSS1800
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2–4
Operating Instructions
Adding Wood Inserts . . . . . . . .11
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . 12, 13
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Loading the
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . .10, 11
Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . 8, 9
Troubleshooting Tips . . . .14–16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Write the model and
serial numbers here:
Model # ____________
Serial # ____________
You can find them on
the tub wall just inside
the door.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
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 for two weeks or more, prevent
the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water
faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before
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 use an open
flame or appliance during this process.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
DO NOT…
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not abuse, sit on, or stand
on the door or dish rack of
the dishwasher.
■ Do not discard a dishwasher
without first removing the
door of the washing
compartment.
■ 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 inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance.
WARNING!
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Troubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions
Use your dishwasher only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
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 GEAppliances.com.
■ Connect to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipmentgrounding conductor with
the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead
of the appliance.
■ Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician or
service representative if you
are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly
grounded.
■ Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly.
■ Do not attempt to repair
or replace any part of your
dishwasher unless 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 from the power
supply before 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.
PROPER INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER
■ Use only powder, tabs or
liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use
in a dishwasher and keep
them out of the reach of
children. Cascade,
®
Cascade
®
Complete and Electrasol
®
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents and Jet-Dry
®
rinse
agent have been approved for
use in all GE dishwashers.
■ Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
■ Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
■ Do not wash plastic items
unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■ Non-Dishware Items: Do not
wash items such as electronic
air cleaner filters, furnace
filters and paint brushes in
your dishwasher. Damage to
dishwasher and discoloration
or staining of dishwasher
may result.
■ Do not touch the heating
element during or
immediately after use.
■ Do not operate your
dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are
properly in place.
■ Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children.
■ Load light plastic items
so they will not become
dislodged and drop to the
bottom of the dishwasher—
they might come into contact
with the heating element and
be damaged.
■ Colored aluminum, cast iron,
hand-painted china, wooden,
plastic, rubber and bonehandled items which are not
marked dishwasher-safe or
equivalent should be washed
by hand.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS
SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Features of the dishwasher
(a side view).
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Upper rack
Tower assembly
Lower rack
Lower spray arm
Heating element
Motor
Leveling legs
Door spring
Normal water
fill level
Model & serial #
(on right side of tub)
Float
Console
Options
HEATED DRY ON Turns the heating element on for fast drying. This
option will extend the time of your wash cycle.
HEATED DRY OFF Turns HEATED DRY ON off. Dishes air dry naturally
and energy is saved.
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About the dishwasher control panel.
You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Control Settings
Wash Cycles
POTS & PANS For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on
or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.
This cycle will not remove burned-on foods.
HEAVY WASH For heavily soiled dishes or cookware. For dried-on or
baked-on soils, use the POTS & PANS cycle. Everyday
dishes may be included.
NORMAL WASH For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware
with medium soils. NOTE: Many dishes have lighter
soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than
NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.
LIGHT WASH For dishes with light soils.
RINSE ONLY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.
Do not use detergent or HEATED DRY ON.
PLATE WARMER For warming clean dishes and serving plates. This
cycle will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start
Slowly turn the Dial to the desired position on the Dial
after selecting the drying option. Don’t turn it past that
position, or you could accidentally miss a rinse. There is
a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not
hear any wash action right away.
HEATED
DRY ON
HEATED
DRY OFF
PLATE WARMER
(HEATED DRY ON)
RINSE ONLY
POTS & PANS
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
(HEATED DRY OFF)
OFF
HEAVY WASH
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