
Owner's
Manual
Built-In Dishwashers
monogram.com 49-55079 06-11 GE

Consumer Information
Dishwasher
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, 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.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: monogram.cam
Appliance Registration ....................... 3
Care and Cleaning .......................... 18
Consumer Services ........................ 3, 24
Model and Serial Number Location ............ 3
Operating Instructions ..................... 8-17
Control Paneland Operation ............ 8-10
Lighting Features......................... 11
Water Temperature ...................... 11
Rinse Agent .............................. 11
Dish Preparation Prior to Loading ......... 12
Detergents ............................... 12
Bulk Dispense Detergent Dispenser .... 13-14
Dishwasher Racks.................... 15-17
Problem Solver.......................... 19-21
Safety Instructions ......................... 4-7
U.S.A.Warranty ............................. 22
Canada Warranty ........................... 23

Consumer Information
Dishwasher
Before
using
your
dishwasher
Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
If you received
a damaged
dishwasher
Readthis manual carefully. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
You can locate your model and serial numbers
on the tub wall just inside the door.
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the dishwasher.
If you don't understand something or need more
help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service
numbers included on the Consumer Services
page in the back section of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: monogram.com
Before sending in the card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your dishwasher.
Save time
& money
If you
need service
Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this manual.
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
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 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, contact us on
our website, write all the details-including your
phone number-or write to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GEAppliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
For customers in Conodo:
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
Mabe Canada Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B.E1C91v13

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-&WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
iADVERTENCIA!
Parasuseguridad,sigalas instrucciones de este manual a fin de minimizar riesgos de
incendio, explosi6n, descargas el_ctricas, y para evitar daffos en su propiedad, lesiones
personales o la muerte.
.aWARNING! 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 ISEXPLOSIVE.
Ifthe hot water has not been used for two weeks
or more,prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on allhot water faucets and allow them
to run for several minutes. Dothis before usingany
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot
water system.Thissimple 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.
iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDAD DEL CALENTADOR DE AGUA
Bajo ciertos condiciones, se podr6 producir gas
de hidr6geno en un calentador de agua que no
rue usodo par dos semanos o mGs. ELGAS DE
HIDR6GENO ES EXPLOSIVO.
Sielagua caliente no se us6 par dossemanas o
m6s,evite la posibilidad de que ocurran daflos o
lesionesabriendo todos losgrifos de agua caliente
y dejando que corra agua par varios minutos.
Haga esto antes de usar cualquier artefacto
el@ctricoconectado alsistema de agua caliente.
Esteprocedimiento simple permitir6 la salida de
cualquier acumulaci6n de gas de hidr6geno. Debido
a queel gas esinflamable, no fume, no useuna
llama abierta ni use el electrodom6stico durante
este proceso.
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 visiting our website at monogram.com.
• Connectto a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an equipment-grounding conductor
with the circuit conductors and connect to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the
appliance.
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Checkwith a qualified electrician or service
representative ifyou are in doubt whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.
• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically
recommended in this manual. Allother servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
•To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect thisappliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turning the dishwasher off doesnot
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
a CAUTION:
To prevent minor injury or property damage
• Contents washed in SANITIZEmode, if available,
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.
• If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.
• Ondishwashers with electronic controls,
ifyou choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles, allow 5-10
secondsafter turning the switch on
a PRECAUCION:
• Loscontenidos lavados en el modo SANITIZE
(Lavado Desinfectante/Des infecci6n), si
este producto est@disponible, podr@nestar
calientes al tacto. Tenga cuidado antes de
tomar los mismos con las manos.
• Elusa de un detergente
que no est6 diseBado
espedficamente para
lavavajillas harc_que este
Oltimo se Ilene de agua
con jab6n.
• Siel lavavajillas est@conectado a un
tomacorriente, asegOrese de que el
interruptor est6 encendido antes del
USO.
• Siellavavajillastiene controles
electr6nicos,en caso dedecidir apagar
el interruptor entre ciclos delavado, espereentre
before touching START/RESETto allow
the control to initialize.
• 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.
•Closesupervision is necessary if this appliance
isused 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.
A fin de evitar lesiones menores y daBos sabre la propiedad
5y l0 segundos luego de encender el interruptor
antes de presionarSTART/RESET(Iniciar/Reiniciar)
para permitir queel control seinicie.
•items que no sean Utensilios:No lavearticulos
tales coma filtros electr6nicos de limpieza
con aire,filtros dehomo y brochas de pintura
en su lavavajillas.Sepodrc_nproducir daBos,
descoloraci6n o manchas sabre el lavavajillas.
•Sedeber6 estar especialmenteatento si el
electrodom6stico esusado par niflos o si se
encuentra cerca de los mismos.
• Cargue articulos de plc%ticolivianos, de modo
que no sean desplazados ni caigan al rondo del
lavavajillas - es posible que entren en contacto
con el elemento calentador y sean daflados.
ELECTRICAL REOUIREMENTS
• Thisappliance must be supplied with 120V, 60
Hz,and connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or
20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
• Ifthe electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
•Your dishwasher circuit should not be usedfor
any other appliance while the dishwasher isin
operation as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
• Ifthe wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher's
power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn
on the switch.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a
few days." Ifyou are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions below
to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Awag Your Old Dishwasher:
• Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
a iADVERTENCIA! RIESGO DE QUE UN NINO
//
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Fq
Door latch keeper
QUEDE ATRAPADO
FORMA ADECUADA DE DESCARTAR EL LAVAVAJILLAS
Los lavavajillas antiguos o abandonados son
peligrosos.., incluso aunque se conserven
por %61ounos pocos d[as". Sise deshar6 de
su antiguo refrigerador, siga las siguientes
instrucciones a fin de evitar accidentes
Antes de Descartar su Antigua Lavavajillas:
• Retire la puerta del compartimiento de lavado o
retire la traba de la puerta (coma se muestra).
Trabadeseguridad

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
kWAR NING!When using gour dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
• Useonly powder,pacs, liquiddetergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keepthem out of the reach of children. Cascade
Complete®Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
and Cascade®RinseAidT"rinseagent have been
approved for use in all GEdishwashers.
• Locatesharp items sothat they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
• Loudsharp kniveswith the handles up to reduce
the riskof cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Forplastic
items not so marked,check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
_ZkiADVERTENCIA!AI user su IcJvcJvcJjillas,siga las precauciones b6sicas,
• Usaesteelectrodom#stico s61opara su prop6sito
original,coma se describe en el Manual del
Propietario.
• Usas61opolvo,paquetes, liquidoso agentes
de enjuague recomendados para usa en un
lavavajillas,y mantenga los mismosfuera del
alcance delos niflos. Lo detergentes para Lavado
en LavavajillasAutom6ticos CascadeComplete®,
y Ioagente de enjuague de Cascade® Rinse
AidT"fueron aprobados par su usa en todos los
lavavajillasde GE.
• Ubiquearticulos puntiagudos de modo que no
haya posibilidades de dafios sabreel sellador de la
puerta.
• Carguecuchillos filososcon los mangos hacia
arriba para reducir el riesgo de un carte.
• No lavearticulos de plc_stico,a menos que figure
que son seguros para usa enlavavajillas ouna
indicaci6n equivalente.Sisetrata de articulos de
plc_sticoque no cuentan con dicha indicaci6n,
consulte las recomendaciones delfabricante.
inclugendo Io siguiente
• Donot operate your dishwasher unlessall
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Donot tamper with controls.
• Donot abuse, sit on or stand onthe door or dish
rack of the dishwasher.
• Donot allow childrento play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
• Donot discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door or the door latch keeperof the washing
compartment.
• Donot store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids inthe vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
• Donot allow childrento play with, on or insidethis
appliance or any discarded appliance.
• Notoque el elemento de calefacci6n durante o
inmediatamente despu6s del usa.
• No haga funcionar el lavaplatos a menos que todos
lospaneles del recinto seencuentren en su lugar.
• Noaltere o modifique loscontroles.
• Noabuse,no sesiente ni se pare sabre la puerta o
la bandeja del plato dellavavajillas.
• No permita que losnifiosjueguen alrededor del
lavavajillasal abrir o cerrar la puerta,debido a
la posibilidad de que sus dedos pequeflos sean
presionados contra la puerta.
• Nodesecheel lavavajillas sin antesquitar la
puerta del compartimento de lavado o la traba de
la puerta.
• Noguarde ni use materiales combustibles, gasolina
u otros vapores inflamablesy liquidoscerca de 6ste
ni de otros electrodom6sticos.
• No permita que losniflosjueguen sabre, con o
dentro de este o cualquier otro aparato descartado.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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.
Control
Settings
ZBD7920 and ZBD6920(shown)
OAUTO
OSANITIZE SELECT rm LOCK
ONORMAL CYCLE rmSANITIZED
OCHINA O mCLEAN
ZBD8920
OAUTO OQUICK
OCOOKWARE O PLASTICS
IoscouR IOCH'NA
_ORMAL _INSE
SELECT I DLOCK I _ I'--II1
r_l LOW DETERGENT
O O Q f'-"_ DELAY
2 4 _rk_.) HRS _STEAM
LOHEATED ('_ ADDED _-_ START
DR ..]k._J HEAT _ RESET
i_0 DELAY OSTEAM
HRS
A
LO HEATED ('-_ ADDED f-"1 START
DRY _ HEAT _ RESET
_-I Status Indicator TheStatusdisplaytellsyouwhatis happeningwhilethe dishwasherisinoperationandmayflash
Lights (Indicators indicatinga malfunction.Thelightswillcomeonindicatingthesequenceof dishwasheroperation.
vary by model)
LOW DETERGENT
Displayedwhenthe BulkDispenseneedsto berefilledwithliquidor gelautomaticdishwasher
detergent.
NOTE:Ifyou arenotusingBulkDispenseandyouwantto turn theLOWDETERGENTLEDlightoff,
presstheADDEDHEATbutton5timeswithin3 seconds.Youwillhear3 beeps;thenthe lightwillgo
off.Youcanturnthe lightbackonbypressingtheADDEDHEATbutton5timeswithin3 seconds.
SENSING
DisplayedwhiletheCleanSensorTHis measuringthe amountofsoilandtemperatureofwater.
Thedishwasherwill adjustthe selectedcycleto achieveoptimalperformance.
SANITIZED
DisplayedattheendofthecyclewhenSANITIZEhasbeenselectedandthedishwasherhasmet
therequirementsforsanitization.SeeSANITIZE,below,forcompletecycledescription.Openingthe
dooror pressinganykeywhilethedoorisclosedandlatchedwillturnoff thelight.
CLEAN Displayedwhenawash cycleiscomplete.Referto Item6,page10,for furtherexplanationofclean
lightoperation
Cycle Status
Indicator Light
Thecyclestatusindicatorlightislocatedonthe rightsideof thedishwasher,abovethehandle.
Thislightcomeson as amberwhiletheselectedcycleis running.Thelightturnsto greenwhenthe
selectedcycleiscomplete.ThelightstaysONasgreenasa reminderthat thedishesare cleanuntil
thedooris openedoruntilanothercycleisselected.
o_:_ CycleStatusIndicatorLight
[] TIME REMAINING
display (on some
models)
L i i .)
Duringoperation,thedisplayshowstheminutesremaininguntilthecycleiscomplete.Thedisplay
mayadjustthe remainingtimewhiletheSensinglight is on.Thetimedisplayedatthe start ofeach
cyclemaychangefromthefactory settingastheunitcustomizesitselfto homeuse.Duringa
/
delaystart,the displaywillshowhoursof timeremaininguntilthe cyclestarts.
NOTE:Thisdishwasheris equippedwithCleanSensorTHwith automatictemperaturecontrol;
therefore,cyclelengthandtime mayvary dependingonsoilandwatertemperatureconditions.