Dishwasher Tub Seal; Heating Element - GE Spacemaker GSM1800J Series Technical Service Manual

Dishwasher Tub Seal

The dishwasher tub seal prevents water leakage.
The seal is fitted in a seal channel that lines the
rim of the dishwasher tub.
Removal and Replacement
1. Open the dishwasher door.
2. Grab one end of the dishwasher tub seal and
peal it away from the seal channel.
Seal Channel
Tub Seal
3. Reverse the above procedure to install.
Note: When installing the tub seal, make sure it
is seated properly in the seal channel. Run your
finger over the seal to make sure it is smooth and
even for a proper seal. A correctly installed gasket
will have both ends of the gasket equidistant from
the bottom of the tub.
Make sure the seal
is seated properly in
the seal channel.

Heating Element

The heating element maintains water temperature
during the wash and rinse cycles and heats the
air during the static dry cycle. (See
Specifications for heating element wattage
ratings.)
To check operation, advance timer to the dry
cycle, set the selector switch for heated dry, close
and latch the dishwasher door. Allow one or two
minutes, open the dishwasher door and note if
heat is present.
Removal and Replacement
1. Disconnect power.
2. Open the dishwasher door.
3. Remove the top and bottom dishwasher
racks.
4. From underneath the dishwasher tub, locate
the wires leading to the heating element.
5. Pull down the nylon covers, rubber wire
6. Disconnect the 2 terminal lugs from the
heating element.
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2 Wire Covers
2 Wire Protectors
2 Strain Reliefs