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GE GSM1860FSS Spacemaker manual

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    D i shw a she r s Owner’s Manual 49-55 088 08-13 GE Safety Instructions ............. 2 - 7 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning ............... 1 3 - 1 4 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d ..................... 8 - 9 L o a d i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r ............. 1 2 U s i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r ............ 1 0 - 1 1 Troubleshooting [...]

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    2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5($' $// ,16758&7,216 %()25( 86,1* ³ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. WATER HEATER SAFETY PROPER INSTALLATION [...]

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    3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5($' $// ,16758&7,216 %()25( 86,1* ³ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GEAppliances.com  During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to the touch. Use care before handling.  Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.  [...]

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    4 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES VEUILLEZ LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES AVANT D’UTILISER /·$33$5(,/³ &216(59(= &(6 ',5(&7,9(6 AVERTISSEMENT! Pour votre sécurité, veuillez suivre les directives données dans le présent manuel afin de réduire au minimum les risques d’incendie, d’explosion et de chocs électriques e[...]

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    5 CONSIGNES DE SÉ CURITÉ IMPORTANTES VEUILLEZ LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES AVANT D’UTILISER /·$33$5(,/³ &216(59(= &(6 ',5(&7,9(6        GEAppliances.com  Pendant ou après le cycle de lavage, le contenu peut s'avérer très chaud au toucher. Manipulez-le avec soin.  L’utilisation d’un[...]

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    6 INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD /($ 72'$6 /$6 ,16758&&,21(6 $17(6 '( 86$5 ³ GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES ¡ADVERTENCIA! Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones de este manual a fin de minimizar riesgos de incendio, explosión, descargas eléctricas, y para evitar daños en su propiedad, lesiones per[...]

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    PRECAUCIÓN: A fin de evitar lesiones menores y daños sobre la propiedad 7 INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD /($ 72'$6 /$6 ,16758&&,21(6 $17(6 '( 86$5 ³ GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES GEAppliances.com  Durante o después del ciclo de lavado, es posible que los contenidos estén calientes al tacto. Tenga[...]

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    8 Getting started! Load Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow the loading guidelines found in the Loading the dishwasher section. Scrape off hard soils, including bones, toothpicks, skins, and seeds. Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings, and excessive amounts of grease or oil. Add Detergent Add needed amount of detergent to the deter g[...]

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    GEAppliances.com 9 Select Cycle Close and latch the dishwasher door. Turn the dial to select the desired wash cycle. POTS & PANS This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. Time: 1 hour 14 minutes. HEAVY W[...]

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    Rinse agents, such as Cascade ® Complete Rinse Aid are designed for great drying action and to protect against spots and film build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware, and plastic. Filling the Dispenser The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. (104 ml) of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. 1 Ma[...]

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    GEAppliances.com The detergent dispenser has two compartments. To open, press the button and the cover will flip back. The pre-wash compartment is on the lid of the detergent dispenser. Use the pre-wash compartment only when your water is extremely hard or when you have a heavy soiled load. The pre-wash compartment is not used when tablet or packet[...]

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    Loading the dishwasher. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. 12 Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. This is also a secure place for dishwasher -safe plastics. A cup shelf may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepa[...]

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    Care and cleaning. GEAppliances.com Cleaning the Control Panel To clean the control panel, use a lightly dampened cloth. Then dry thoroughly. Stainless Steel Inner Door and Tub The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should [...]

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    An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may not have one. The air gap is easy to clean. 1 Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the air gap cover. 2 Remove the plastic cap und[...]

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    15 Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages, or visit GEAppliances.com . In Canada visit www.GEAppliances.ca. You may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishes and flatware Main or Fine filter is clogged • See the Care and clean[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What To Do Cloudiness on Combination of soft water and • This is called etching and is permanent. To prevent this from happening, glassware too much detergent use less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get it clean. Low performing phosphat e • See A white film on glassware, [...]

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    GEAppliances.com 17 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water standing in Air gap is clogged • Clean the air gap. See the Care and cleaning section. the bottom of the tub High drain loop or air • Refer to the Installation Instructions for pr oper drain line installation. gap not installed Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an ai[...]

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    Notes. 18[...]

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    What Is Not Covered (for customers in Canada):  Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.  Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.  Failure of the product if it is ab[...]

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    Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Schedule Service Expert GE repair service is only one ste[...]