GE Monogram ZBD3500 Use And Care Manual
Monogram.
Use and Care Guide
for ZBD3500
Dishwasher
1995 Monogram.
Dishwasher
TM
Introduction
Contents
Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style,
convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for
its purity of design or the assiduous attention to detail, you’ll find that your
Monogram dishwasher’s superior blend of form and function will delight
you for years to come.
The ZBD3500 Monogram dishwasher was designed to provide the
flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry. Its sleek design can be
beautifully integrated into the kitchen.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain
your dishwasher properly.
If you have any other questions—please call the
GE Answer Center
®
(800.626.2000).
Air Gap .......................................18
Appliance Registration .................3
Care and Cleaning ......................18
China, Crystal, Sterling ..............17
Consumer Services .....................26
Cycle Features ..............................6
Cycle Sequences...........................8
Detergent, Detergent Guide........14
Dishwashing Shortcut...................8
Dispenser Cups...........................14
Display.....................................6-11
Display Codes..........................8-11
Drying Options .............................7
Energy-Saving Tips......................5
Features.....................................6, 7
Important Phone Numbers..........26
Loading.................................15, 16
Lock Controls Feature ..................8
Model and Serial Numbers...........3
Operating Instructions.............6-14
POTS PANS............................6, 12
Problem Solver......................20-23
Repair Service...............................3
Rinse Agent ................................13
Safety Instructions........................4
Soil Sensor System.....................12
User Maintenance.......................18
Warranty .....................................27
Water Temperature......................13
Winter Storage............................18
Wood Panel Trim Kits ................19
Questions?
Call GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
®
Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly .
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your
phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the
dishwasher door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Card that came with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please
write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your dishwasher.
If you received a damaged dishwasher…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.
Save time and money . Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can correct yourself.
If you need service…
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
• Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose, as you will find described in
this guide.
• Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher .
Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents
out of reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury .
• When loading items to be washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that they are not
likely to damage the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the handles up
to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
• Do not operateyour dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher .
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on or with this appliance or any
discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or packing material
properly . Before discarding a dishwasher,
remove the door of the washing compartment.
POT-
NORMAL
SCRUBBER
WATER
WASH
RINSE
SAVER
& HOLD
WASH HEAT
HEATED
BOOST
ENERGY
DRY
SAVER
( NO HEAT BOOST)
Cycles
Y
START
A
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E
2
D
Options
S
R
4
U
O
WASHING
H
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Potscrubber 1125
OFF
DRYING
RINSING
Do not store or use combustible
DELAYED
START
Quiet Power
materials, gasoline or other flammable
GAS
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
• Load light plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of
the dishwasher—they might come into contact
with the heating element and be damaged.
• T o minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning
the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance
from the power supply . We recommend
having a
qualified technician service your appliance.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive
an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll-free,
the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.
• This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
WARNING—Improper connection
of the equipment–grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used
for a period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent
the possibility of damage or injury , if you have
not used hot water for two weeks or more, or
moved into a residence in which the hot water
system may not have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to
run for several minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot
water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas
to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance during
this process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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ENERGY-SAVING TIPS
• Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full. Let
the dishes accumulate in the dishwasher. When you
put in only a partial load, use the RINSE HOLD
cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the
door when waiting for a full load. This helps to keep
soils moist, easier to remove.
• If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your
ENERGY SAVER DRY feature that turns the
drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally
over a longer period such as overnight.
• Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load. (See
the Operating section.)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum
performance on loads with normal and heavy soils.
The Display
This display tells you what is happening in the
dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems.
It also remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to
reprogram each time. See Shortcut section.
Information displayed:
• Load Selectios
• Options
• When the dishwasher is sensing the amount of soil
in the load.
• Cycle phase, such as WASHING, RINSING or
DRYING
LOAD SELECTION
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
SENSING
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
NORMAL
POTS
PANS
CHINA
CRYSTAL
• Diagnostic codes to alert you to possible problems
• Time remaining in the cycle will be displayed approx.
10–15 minutes after cycle has started.
• The amount of soil in the load.
See the display section for explanation of displays
and codes.
The Active Vent—The vent will close during washing
to retain heat and reduce noise. After washing it will
open to vent moisture and help the dishes dry faster.
Features and appearance may vary.
OPTIONS
RINSE
HOLD
ENERGY
SAVER
DRY
DELAY
START
RESET LOCK
START
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Before you Begin
• Load dishware. (See Loading
section.)
• Add detergent. (See Detergent
Dispensers and Detergent Guide
sections.)
• Check rinse agent level. (See Rinse
Agent section.)
• Close and latch the door.
NOTE: If dishwasher drains into a
garbage disposal, operate the disposal
until it is empty before starting the
dishwasher.
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2
Select Cycle/Option
Touch the center of the pad to select
your desired Load Selection and
Options.
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3
Starting the Cycle
Touch the START pad to begin the
cycle.
NOTE: There is a time delay
between start-up and water fill so
you will not hear any wash action
right away. The dishwasher will
proceed through your entire program
and turn off automatically.
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Load Selection Descriptions
NORMAL
For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware
with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance
on average soils.
NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal.
Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will
save water.
POTS PANS
For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or
baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. This
cycle will not remove burned-on foods.
Options Descriptions
ENERGY SAVER DRY on
Turns off heating unit. Dishes airdry naturally. It takes longer, but
saves energy. You can prop the
door open after the word CLEAN
appears in the display. Excellent for
overnight drying.
ENERGY SAVER DRY off
(HEATED DRY) Provides faster
drying.
DELAY ST ART
You can delay the start of a wash
cycle for up to 14 hours. T ap or
press and hold the DELAY ST ART
pad to choose the numbers of hours
you want to delay the start of the
cycle. The machine will count down
and start automatically at the correct
time.
NOTE: If you forget to latch the
door a reminder signal will beep
until you do so.
CHINA CRYSTAL
For lightly soiled china and crystal. Water is aerated for
a gentle wash.
RINSE HOLD
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Make
sure ENERGY SAVER DRY is selected. Do not use
detergent or the DELAY START with this cycle.
RESET
T o change a cycle after washing
starts, touch the RESET pad to
cancel cycle. After water is pumped
out and motor stops, you can
reprogram and restart the
dishwasher.
LOCK
See page 6 on how to use this
valuable feature.
Operating Instructions
(continued next page)
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Dishwashing shortcut
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
AUTO
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t
have to reprogram each time.
When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch
is moved to the ON position, the control panel will
display the last settings you selected.
If you don’t want to change any of the settings,
simply touch START.
NOTE: If there has been a power
wash
and HEATED DRY will automatically be
programmed. Make any new selections as desired
and touch START.
How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use by children
LOCK
Your dishwasher has a locking feature.
When the LOCK pad is touched twice
within 3 seconds, all pads become
inoperative. You can lock the controls to
prevent any selections from being made.
Or you can lock the controls after you have
started a cycle or selected DELAY ST ART so
the cycle or delay start is not interrupted.
The
word LOCKED appears in the display.
AUTO
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by
touching pads.
To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked,
touch the LOCK pad twice within 3 seconds. The
word LOCKED will disappear from the display.
failure, NORMAL
Example of what will be displayed when a Normal Cycle with Energy Saver Dry off
(Heated Dry) is selected
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
SENSING
SENSING
SENSING
SENSING
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
Cycle selected
Cycle started and
the soil level is
being sensed
Soil level
determined
Main Wash and
minutes remaining
in the cycle
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
SENSING
SENSING
SENSING
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
Rinse cycle and
minutes remaining
in the cycle
Drying
Dishes clean
and dry
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THE DISPLAY TELLS YOU
WHAT’S HAPPENING
AUTO CHINA
POTS PANS
NORMAL
ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING
TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR.
ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY
SENSING
HILO
SOIL LEVEL
CLEAN
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS
AUTO NORMAL NORMAL cycle has been selected.
AUTO POTS PANS POTS PANS cycle has been selected.
AUTO CHINA CHINA CRYSTAL cycle has been selected.
RINSE RINSE HOLD cycle has been selected.
HEATED DRY Displayed when ENERGY SAVER DRY is not selected.
ENERGY SAVER Displayed when ENERGY SAVER DRY is selected.
DRY
SENSING SOIL LEVEL Displayed when the dishwasher is determining the amount of soil in the load and
calculating the amount of wash time needed.
LO — — — — HI Shows the amount of soil in the load from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all four
SOIL LEVEL bars lighted).
NUMERALS FROM Number of minutes left in the cycle.
1 to 99 MINUTES
WASHING Displayed during Pre-wash, Pre-rinse and Main Wash periods.
RINSING Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash.
DRYING Displayed during heated drying.
CLEAN
Indicates completed cycle. Remains on until door is unlatched.
LOCKED Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use.
NUMERALS FROM Number of hours delay until start of cycle.
1 to 14 HRS. DELAY
RESET The RESET pad was touched.
PF RESET Indicates a power failure occurred.
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