GE Monogram ZBD3540, Monogram ZBD3500, Monogram ZBD3900 Use And Care Manual
GE Monogram
®
Use and Care Guide
Dishwasher
ZBD3500
ZBD3540
ZBD3900
Consumer Information
Dishwasher
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Introduction
Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical features or assiduous
attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram dishwasher’s
superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your dishwasher
properly.
For a listing of dealers—or if you have other questions—in the USA, call the GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000. In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.
Contents
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 23
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 20
Model and Serial Number Location . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–13
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Display Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
CleanSensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dishwasher Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Adding a Forgotten Dish to Wash Cycle . .10
Detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–18
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Canada Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
USA Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Before
using
your
dishwasher
Read this guide 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, call in the USA:
GE Answer Center®,
800.626.2000,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.
Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
You can find the model and serial numbers on
the tub wall just inside the door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card packed
separately 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
& 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.
For customers in the USA:
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, Customer 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
For customers in Canada:
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
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be
produced in a water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two
weeks or more, prevent the possibility of
damage or injury by turning on all hot water
faucets and allowing them to run for several
minutes. Do this before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This simple procedure will allow any
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas
is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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 receive one by calling
us toll-free in the USA, at the GE Answer Center®,
800.626.2000. In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.
• Connect to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system; or run an equipmentgrounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
• 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.
• Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
• To 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.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this guide
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.
• Do not discard a dishwasher without first
removing the door of the washing
compartment.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Do not allow children to play inside, on
or with this appliance or any discarded
appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s Guide.
• Use only powder, tabs or liquid detergents
or wetting agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher and keep them out of the reach
of children.
• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
• 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.
• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters
and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage
to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may result.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Close supervision is necessary if this
appliance is used by or near children.
• 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.
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WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Control Panel
Dishwasher
You can locate
your model
number on the
tub wall just
inside the door.
Throughout this
manual, features
and appearance
may vary from
your model.
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1 2 43
Control
Settings
1. The Status
The Status display tells you what's happening while the dishwasher is in operation and also any
malfunctions if they occur. The lights will come ON indicating the sequence of operation the
dishwasher is in.
SENSING Displayed during periods using CLEANSENSOR technology to measure the
amount of soil in the load and decide if another prewash is needed.
WASHING Displayed during prewash and main wash periods.
RINSING Displayed during rinse periods.
DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.
CLEAN Displayed when cycle is complete. Light remains ON until door is opened.
2. Load Selections
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which LOAD SELECTION has been
selected.
NORMAL
For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
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.
CHINA
For lightly soiled china and crystal.
CRYSTAL
GLASSES For loads of glassware. Especially good to reduce spotting and filming.
RINSE & HOLD For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later.
Do not use detergent with
this cycle.
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
CLEAN
CleanSensor
NORMAL
LOAD SELECTIONS
POTS
CHINA
PANS
CRYSTAL
GLASSES
RINSE
& HOLD
POWER
PRESOAK
HI TEMP
RINSE
OPTIONS
HEATED
DRY
LOCK
(2 TIMES)
2 4 8
DELAY
START
START
RESET
3. Options
The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which OPTION has been selected.
POWER For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option
PRESOAK MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds
16 minutes to the cycle time.
HI TEMP RINSE Turns on the heater in all prerinse and final rinse cycles to help prevent
spotting on dishware. This option may be turned ON or OFF during the
wash cycle.
HEATED DRY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry naturally and energy is
OFF saved. You can prop the door open after the light goes ON next to the
word CLEAN which appears in the STATUS display for faster drying.
HEATED DRY Turns the heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time
ON to your wash cycle by 30 minutes. NOTE: Cannot be selected with
RINSE & HOLD cycle.
LOCK
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
START so the cycle or DELAY START is not interrupted.
Children cannot accidentally start dishwasher by touching pads with this
option selected.
To unlock the dishwasher after it has been locked, touch the
LOCK
pad twice
within 3 seconds. The light above the
LOCK
pad will be off.
DELAY START You can delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours. Press and hold
the DELAY START pad to choose the number 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 lock the door a reminder signal
will beep until you do so.
RESET To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the START/RESET pad to
cancel the cycle. After water is pumped out and motor stops, you can
reprogram and restart the dishwasher.
4. Start
Close the door until it locks into place and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.
There is a time delay between start-up and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.
The cycle is complete when the light is ON next to the word CLEAN in the STATUS display.
NOTE: The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to reprogram each time.
When the dishwasher is loaded and door latch is in the locked position, the control panel lights
will be on and display the last settings you selected.
If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch the START/RESET pad to begin the
cycle.
Also, if a power failure occurs, NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed.
Make any new selections and touch the START/RESET pad to begin the cycle.
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Flashing Display Lights
Dishwasher
System Lights What It Means What To Do
CLEANSENSOR Error If the sensing light does not come on at the beginning of the NORMAL
or POTS PANS cycle, the CLEANSENSOR is not working. Call for service.
The dishwasher will continue to work without the CLEANSENSOR.
NOTE: This light will not stay on the entire cycle.
START/RESET pad Allow dishwasher to drain and reset before selecting a new cycle.
has been pressed
Control Error Press the START/RESET pad to turn off the beeper. But the
rinsing light will continue to flash. If this continues, call for service.
Control Error Press the START/RESET pad to turn off the beeper and the
dishwasher will attempt to reset. Then restart the wash cycle.
If this error continues, call for service.
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STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
CLEAN
PLUS A
BEEPING
SOUND
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
CLEAN
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
CLEAN
STATUS
SENSING
WASHING
RINSING
DRYING
CLEAN
PLUS A
BEEPING
SOUND
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