GE Spacemaker GSM1800J Series Technical Service Manual page 34

SYMPTOM
No heat during the dry
cycle.
Dishwasher will not fill
with water or will not fill
properly.
Dishwasher will not
pump out.
Water siphons out.
Too much water fill.
Water leaks from
dishwasher.
CHECK FOR THE
FOLLOWING
1. Defective heat switch.
2. Defective heater element.
3. Defective timer.
4. Damaged or defective wiring.
1. The water supply is turned off.
2. Low water pressure.
3. Defective water fill valve.
4. Obstructed water fill valve or hose.
5. Defective timer.
6. Timer advanced past start of fill
cycle.
7. Damaged or defective wiring.
8. Defective pressure switch.
9. Heavy water usage elsewhere in
home.
1. Defective drain pump.
2. Defective impeller.
3. Defective timer.
1. Drain hose loop too low.
2. Drain line connected to a floor
drain not properly vented.
1. Defective water fill valve.
2. Defective timer.
3. Timer advanced past the start of
the drain cycle.
1. Too much water fill.
2. Defective tub seal.
3. Defective vent plate.
4. Dishwasher door not level.
5. Dishwasher not level.
6. Soap suds leak from dishwasher.
7. Loose hose clamps.
8. Loose heater element.
9. Defective water seals.
10. Motor and pump assembly not
seated properly in tub liner bottom.
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REMEDY
1. Replace the heat switch.
2. Replace the heater
element.
3. Replace the timer.
4. Repair the wiring.
1. Turn the water supply on.
2. Minimum water pressure of
20 PSI.
3. Replace the water fill valve.
4. Disassemble and clean the
water fill valve and hose.
5. Replace the timer.
6. Instruct the customer on
the proper setting of the timer.
7. Repair the wiring.
8. Replace the pressure
switch.
9. Use dishwasher when
water usage is at a minimum.
1. Replace the drain pump.
2. Replace the impeller.
3. Replace the timer.
1. Move the drain hose to the
proper height.
2. Install a vent air gap at
counter top.
1. Replace the water fill valve.
2. Replace the timer.
3. Instruct the customer on
the proper setting of the timer.
1. See previous symptom.
2. Replace the tub seal.
3. Replace the vent plate.
4. Adjust the dishwasher
door.
5. Level the dishwasher.
6. Refer to use and care
manual.
7. Tighten or replace hose
clamps.
8. Tighten heater element
mounting nuts.
9. Replace the water seals.
10. Remount the motor and
pump assembly in the tub liner
bottom.