GE Spacemaker GSM1800J Series User Manual

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SYMPTOM CHECK FOR THE
FOLLOWING
REMEDY
Poor washability. 1. Improper loading of dishes, pots,
pans, and nesting of silverware.
1. Instruct the customer on
proper loading of the
dishwasher. Refer to the
owners manual.
2. Defective spray arm. 2. Check spray arm for proper
rotation.
3. Water level should cover heating
element.
3. See “Dishwasher will not fill
with water or will not fill
properly” symptom.
4. Defective detergent/rinse module. 4. Replace the detergent/rinse
module.
5. Old, improper amount, or wrong
type of detergent used (detergents
lose effectiveness in a damp area).
5. Instruct the customer on
proper use of dishwasher
detergent. Refer to the
owners manual.
6. Low incoming water temperature. 6. Incoming water
temperature of 140°F is
required to properly dissolve
dishwashing detergents.
7. Clogged filter assembly. 7. Clean the filter assembly
and microfilter.
Poor drying of dishes. 1. Improper loading of dishes, pots,
pans, and nesting of silverware.
1. Instruct the customer on
proper loading of the
dishwasher. Refer to the
owners manual.
2. Low incoming water temperature. 2. Incoming water
temperature of 140°F is
required to properly dissolve
dishwashing detergents.
3. Water remaining in tub after drain
cycle is completed.
3. See “Dishwasher will not
pump out” symptom.
4. Defective heating element. 5. Replace the heating
element.
5. Damaged or defective wiring. 2. Repair the wiring.
Door will not latch. 1. Defective door latch. 1. Replace the door latch.
Noisy pump assembly. 1. Defective motor bearings. 1. Replace the pump motor.
2. A sucking sound is heard at the
end of the cycle.
2. This is a normal condition.
Detergent left in the
dispenser.
1. Detergent allowed to stand too
long in the dispenser.
1. Instruct the customer on
proper use of dishwasher
detergent. Refer to the
owners manual.
2. Dispenser was wet when detergent
was added.
2. Instruct the customer on
proper use of dishwasher
detergent. Refer to the
owners manual.
3. Detergent is binding on
detergent/rinse module cover.
3. Replace the heating
element.
4. Detergent cup held closed or
blocked by large dishes.
4. Instruct the customer on
proper loading of dishwasher.
Refer to the owners manual.

GE Spacemaker GSM1800J Series Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Spacemaker GSM1800J Series
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English