GE Spacemaker GSM1800J, Owner'S Manual

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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer Support
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
A forgotten dish can be added any time before
the main wash.
Unlatch the door to interrupt the cycle.
Squeeze the door latch to release the door.
Do not open the door until the water spray
action stops. Steam may rise out of the
dishwasher.
Add forgotten dishes.
Close the door and push it in to relatch.
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Using the dishwasher.
Proper Use of Detergent
Use only detergent specifically made for use
in dishwashers. Cascade
® , Cascade Complete ®
and Electrasol ® Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents have been approved for use in
all GE dishwashers. Keep your detergent
fresh and dry. Don’t put powdered detergent
into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash
dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is
hard or soft . With hard
water, you need extra detergent. With soft
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher by
contacting your water department and asking
how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains
is extremely hard water. A water softener is
recommended. Without it, lime can build up
in the water valve, which could stick while
open and cause flooding. Too much detergent
with soft water can cause a permanent
cloudiness of glassware, called
etching
.
Use the information in the table below
as a guideline to determine the amount of
automatic dishwasher detergent to place in the
dispenser.
To open the wash cover, press the button and the cover
will flip back.
For heavily-soiled loads, use the Pots and Pans or Heavy Wash
cycles and add a little extra detergent.
DO NOT USE HAND DISH DETERGENT
NOTE: Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher
to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will
spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the
kitchen floor and making the floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look alike,
store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space
from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use
the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it
is stored.
While there will be no lasting damage to the
dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a
dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to
work with dishwashers.
Forget to Add a Dish?
Button
Open
cup
Detergent Cups to Fill
15 cup
25 cup
15 and 25 cups
15, 25 cups and the open cup
Number
of Grains
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater than 12