GE ZBD1870, ZBD1850 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

ZBD1850 ZBD1870

Consumer Information

Dishwasher

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.com

Introduction

Contents

Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 23, 24

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–14

Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 19

Model and Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11

Control Panel and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–17

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Consumer Information

Dishwasher

Before using your dishwasher

Read this manual 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, there is a list of toll-free consumer service numbers included on the Consumer Services page in the back section of this manual.

Visit our Website at: monogram.com

Write down the model & serial numbers

You can locate your model and serial numbers on the tub wall just inside the door.

Before sending in the 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 manual.

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 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.

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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

CAUTION: To prevent minor injury or property damage

• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, 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.

• On dishwashers with electronic controls, if you choose to turn the wall switch off between wash cycles, allow 5–10 seconds after turning the switch on before touching ON/OFF to 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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! 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 allow 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.

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.

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.

• Connect to 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. 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.

PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:

• Take off the door of the washing compartment

or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).

PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Door latch keeper

Hold nut at top of dishwasher while removing screw

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

• Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®, Cascade®Complete and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry®and

Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agents have been

approved for use in all GE dishwashers.

• 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.

• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

• Do not operate your 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.

• Do not allow children to play around dishwasher when opening or closing door due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched in door.

• Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door or the door latch keeper 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 with, on or inside this appliance or any discarded appliance.

WARNING!

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Dishwasher

Control Panel

ON/OFF With door open, press ON/OFF button to turn the unit ON to begin operation and OFF at the end

of a wash cycle. The ON/OFF light is displayed when the dishwasher is ON.

WASH CYCLE Press CYCLE SELECT button to choose wash cycle. The light under the cycle name will display to SELECTIONS indicate which cycle has been selected.

NOTE: All cycle times and water usage information contained in this section are approximate

values. Actual results will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, inlet water temperature and household water pressure.

HEAVY 6.2 gallons, 125 minutes

This cycle is meant for heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. This cycle may not remove burned-on foods. Everyday dishes are safe to be used in this cycle. This cycle also includes heated dry.

NORMAL 5.3 gallons, 100 minutes

This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils that have not been pre-rinsed. This cycle also includes heated dry.

LIGHT 4.4 gallons, 85 minutes

This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with light soils that have been pre-rinsed. This cycle also includes heated dry.

GLASSES 3.5 gallons, 65 minutes

This cycle is meant for lightly soiled glassware. This cycle has less heating during the wash and rinse to protect your glassware. This cycle also has a lower temperature heated dry.

AIR-DRY 3.5 gallons, 50 minutes

This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with light soils that have been pre-rinsed and should air dry naturally. This cycle does not include heated dry.

SPEED 5.3 gallons, 80 minutes

This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils that have not been pre-rinsed. This cycle features reduced wash times to allow for faster cycle completion. This cycle also has a reduced time heated dry.

RINSE 1 gallon, 10 minutes

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle. This cycle does not include heated dry.

5 5

NORMAL

ON OFF

DELAY HOURS

1 - 24 HR.

LOW RINSE AID

HEAVY

LIGHT

GLASSES

AIR-DRY

SPEED

RINSE

CYCLE

SELECT

CLEAN

Dishwasher

Control Panel

DELAY HOUR This option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours. SELECTION

With the door open, turn the dishwasher ON by pressing the ON/OFF button; then press DELAY HOURS button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the wash cycle. The hours will show in the display window.

NOTE: To cancel the DELAY HOURS option before the start of the cycle, repeatedly press the DELAY HOURS button until the display is blank or reads “00.”

STARTING After selecting the wash cycle (Step 2) and delay hours (Step 3), if desired, close the door of the A CYCLE dishwasher to start the cycle or begin the DELAY HOURS countdown. When the cycle starts, the

drain begins and approximately 60 seconds later the water fill begins.

STATUS INDICATORS

LOW RINSE

AID The red light will display when the rinse aid dispenser needs to be refilled with liquid rinse aid. Use

Jet-Dry®or

Cascade Crystal Clear®rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film

buildup on your dishes, glassware, flatware, cookware and plastics. See page 6 for instructions on refilling the rinse aid dispenser.

CLEAN The green light will display and a beep will sound to alert you that the wash cycle is complete.

Using the Dishwasher

Dishwasher

Check the Water Temperature

The entering water should be at least 120°F and

not more than 150°F for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer.

Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising.

Use a Rinse Agent

A rinse agent improves dry performance, reduces spots and prevents new film buildup on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Jet-Dry®and Cascade Crystal

Clear®are recommended rinse agents for

Monogram Dishwashers.

Filling the Dispenser

The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse agent. Under normal conditions, this will last approximately one month. Try to keep it full, but do not overfill.

1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.

2. Turn the dispenser cap to the left and

lift it out.

3. Add rinse agent until the indicator window looks full.

4. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth.

5. Replace the dispenser cap.

Rinse Aid Setting

The amount of rinse agent released into the final wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water) spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you observe foam in the final rinse, try a lower setting.

To adjust the setting, remove the dispenser knob; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.

Indicator

Dispenser cap

Adjustable setting

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

• No prerinsing of normal food soil is required if using Heavy, Normal or Speed wash cycles.

• Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds.

• Remove large quantities of any remaining food.

• Remove leafy vegetables, meat, trimmings and

excessive amounts of grease or oil.

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