GE ZBD5900F01SS, ZBD5900F00SS, ZBD5700F00WW, ZBD5700F00BB Owner’s Manual
GE Monogram ®
Use and Care Guide
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Dishwasher
ZBD5600
ZBD5700
ZBD5900
Consumer Information
Dishwasher
Introduction
Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kfl_hen
planning flexibili U. Whether you chose it tot its purity of design, practical features or assiduous
attention to detail-or tot all of these reasons-you'll find thai your Monogram dishwasher's
superior blend of form and flint tion will delight you for years to come.
The in%rmalion on the %llowing pages will help you operate and maintain your dishwasher
properly.
If you have any od_er questions-in the USA, please (;all tl_e GE Answer Center: 800.626.2000.
In Canada, please (;all 1.888.880.3030.
Or, visit our Websfle at: www. mom_gram.com
Conlents Appliance Registration ............. 3, 27, 28
Care and Cleaning ................... 15-18
Consumer Services .................... 3, 24
Model and Serial Number Location ........ 3
Operating Instructions ................ 7-14
Control Panel and settings for
ZBD5600 ........................... 7, 8
Control Panel and settings for
ZBD5700 and ZBD5900 ............. 9-11
Water Temperature ................... 12
Rinse Agent ......................... 12
Delergems .......................... 12
Dishwasher Racks ................. 13, 14
OptionM Accessories .................... 19
Problem Solver ...................... 20-23
Safety Instructions ..................... 4-6
USA Warranty .......................... 25
Canada Warranty ....................... 26
Consumer Information
1)ishwasher
B@re
using
yo_zr
dishwasher
Write
down the
model &
serial
n ?_ _lbers
Read this guide (areflllly. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new dishwasher
properly.
Keep it handy ti)r answers to your questions.
You can find tile model and serial numbers
at the inside left mb flange.
These numbers are also on tlle (;onsumer
Product Ownership Registration Card packed
separately with your dishwasher.
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.
Or, visit our Website at: www. mo*_ogram.com
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
ser_i( e (alls ( on( erning your dishwasher.
If you received
a damaged
dishwasher
Save time
& money
If you
need service
Immediately contact tile dealer (or builder)
that sold you the dishwasher.
Befi)re you request servi( e, check tile Problem It lists causes of minor operating problems that
Solver in tlle ba(k of this guide, you can (orre( t yourself
To obtain service, see tile 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 steps to
ii)llow ti)r turther help.
For customers in the USA :
FIRST, contact tile people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this ,,,.,illsolve tlle problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details-induding your phone number-to:
For customers in Canada:
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve tile problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details-including your phone number-to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factory I_ane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1 C 9M3
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
a, WARNING?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES
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 xdth controls.
• Do not abuse, sit oil, or stand oil the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.
AMISE EN GARDE?
Pour votre s6curit6, veuillez suivre fi la lettre les
directives donn_es dans le present guide afin de
r6duire les risques d'incendie, d'explosion ou de
chocs 61ectriques, et pr_venir les dommages
mat6riels et les blessures ,graves ou mortelles.
•Ne modifiez pas le fimctionnement des
COlillilandes.
•Re illontez pas Oil ne VOllSassoyez pas Sill"la
porte ou les paniers du lave-vaisselle, et ne les
utilisez pas de tacon aN_sive.
• Do not discard a dishwasher x_ithout 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.
•Nejetez pas un lave-vaisselle sans en avoir
d'abord enlevO la porte.
•N'entreposez pas et n'utilisez pas d'essence,
de vapeurs ou de liquides inflammables a
proximitO de cet appareil ou de tout mme
OlectromOnager.
•Ne laissez pas les entmlts jouer avec le lave-
vaisselle ni monter dessus. Ne les laissez pas
s'introduire a l'intOrieur de cet appmeil ou
d'un vieil appareil qui ne sert plus.
AWATER 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.
ASECURITE DU CHAUFFE-EAU
Dans certaines conditions, il peut se former de
l'hydrogbne fi l'int6rieur d'un chauffe-eau qui
n'a pas servi pendant deux semaines ou plus.
L'HYDROGENE EST UN GAZ EXPLOSIF.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks
or more, prevent the possibility of damage or
in jtn y by turning on all hot water taucets and
allo_dng them to run fin several minutes.
Do this beti)re using any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot water system.
This simple procedure will allow any buih-up
hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.
Pour rO(hfire les risques de dommages ou de
blessures h)rsque l'eau chaude n'a pas _t_
utilisee depuis deux semaines ou plus, ouwez
tousles robin ets d'eau chaude et laissez 1'eau
couler pendant plusieurs minutes avant
d'utiliser un appareil electrique raccorde au
syst_.me d'eau chaude. Vous _liminerez ainsi
l'hydrogbne qui pourrait s'y Otre accumule.
Puisqu'il s'agit d'un gaz inflammable, ne flnnez
pas ou n'utilisez pas une flamme nue au cours
de ce processus.
PROPER INSTAL LA TION 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, perinanent
_dring system; or run an equipinenb
grounding ( onductor with the cir( uiI
conductors and connect to tile equipinent:
grounding terininal or lead of tile applian( e.
• Improper conne( tion of tile e/tuipment-
grounding condllclor call resuh ill a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you are
in doubt whedler die appliance is properly
grounded.
• Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace ally part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recominended ill this manual. All odmr
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
• To ininiinize tile possibili V of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance tiom the power
supply before atteinpting ally inaintenance.
NOTE: Turning die dishwasher off does not
disconnect tile appliance tiom tile power
supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
INS T LA TION ET ENTRETIEN APPR OPRIE S
Avant de l'utiliser, vous devez installer
correctement ce lave-vaisselle conform6ment
aux directives d'installation fournies. Si vous
n'avez pas recu une feuille de directives
d'installation avec votre lave-valsselle, vous
pouvez en obtenir un exemplaire en t_l_phonant
sans frais au Centre de r_ponse GE des Etats-
Unis au 1.800.626.2000. Au Canada, composez
le 1.888.880.3030.
• (;el appareil dolt ,Stre relid 5un systbme de
cablage dle(:trique perinanent, inis ;_la terre.
Sinon, un fil de raise 5 la terre pour
appareillage dolt Otie installd el raccordd f_la
borne ou an fil de inise _'_la terre de l'appareil.
• Un raccordeinent non approprid du fil de raise
_'_la terie pour appareillage peru prdsenter des
ris/tues de chocs dlectriques. Sivous doutez de
la/tualitd de la raise _ la terre de votre
,51ectroin,Snager, (onsuhez un reprdsentant du
Service apic"s-vente ou un dlectricien/tualifid.
•.Jetez de la thcon appropride les vieux
dlectromdnagers, ainsi que le matdiiel
d'einballage el d'expd.dition.
•Ne temez pas de rdparer ou de remplacer tome
pi_?cede votre lave-vaisselle, f_moins que cela
ne soit spd.cifiquement recommandd dans le
prdsent guide. Confiez tomes les autres
i@aiations ;_un r@arateur qualifid.
•Afin de I'd&liI'e les ris/pms de chocs ,51ectriques,
ddbranchez toujours l'appareil avant de le
idpaier. REMARQUE : Lors/lue vous inettez
la coimnande &l lave-vaisselle 5 OFF (arrg't),
le courant/tui aliinente l'appareil n'est pas
coupd.. Nous vous recoimnandons de confier
la rdpaiation de votre appareil Z_un i@arateur
qualifia.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MESURES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES
WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER
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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 rea(h
of children.
• Locate sharp items so that dmy are nol likely
to damage the door seal.
• Load sharp knives _dd_ d_e handles up to
redu( e the risk of (uHype injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher sqfi_or tl_e equivalent. Fox
plasti( items not so marked, check d_e
manutil( turer's re( ommendations.
• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such
as elecuonic air cleaner filters, tnrnace filters
and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage
to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of
dishwasher may resuh.
• Do not touch the heating element &xring or
immediately atier use.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
en( losure panels are properly in pla( e.
• ('.lose supervision is ne( essary if dfis applian( e
is used by or near children.
• Load light plasti( items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of
the dishwasher-dmy might come into contact
with the heating element and be damaged.
READ AND FOLL 0 W THIS SAFE TY
INFORMATION CAREFULL Y,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
LORSQUE VOUS UTILISEZ VOTRE LAVE-VAISSELLE
N'utilisez ce lave-vaisselle que pour l'usage • Arti( les divers : Ne lavez pas des arti( les
auquel il est desdn& comme expliqu_ dans le
present Guide d'ufilisation.
• N'utilisez que des d4tergents liquides, en
poudre ou en pastilles et les pro&xits de
rincage recommand_s pour lave-vaisselle.
Gardez tous (es produits hors de port('e
des enthnts.
• Plat ez les couteaux les poign(_es vers le
ham afin de r{'duire les risques de (oupures.
• Ne lavez pas d'arti( les en plastique dans le
lave-vaisselle, a moins qu'ils portent la
mention I(_vahleau I(_ve-vaisselleou tome
mention 6quivaleme. Lorsque les articles
de plastique ne portent au(une mention,
lisez les recommandations &x iilbricam.
comme les filtres _'_air Olectroniques, les filtres
de fournaise et les pinceaux dans votre lave-
vaisselle. Ils pourraient endommager le lave-
vaisselle et d('colorer ou tacher la (uve.
• Ne touchez pas a l'Ol,3mem chauflm_t pendant
ou imm,3diatemem apr_s le lavage.
• Ne tifites pas fimctionner votre lave-vaisselle
lorsque l'un de ses panneanx est enlev&
• I1 imxt exercer une ,3troite surveillance lorsque
vous tifites fimctionner le lave-vaisselle en
pr&en( e d'entimts.
• Pla( ez les articles Kgers en plastique de
i_Jcon qu'ils ne bougent pas ou ne tombem
au fi)nd de l'appareil pendant le lavage. Ils
pourraiem _tre endommag& s'ils entrent
en (ontact ave( l',3Kment chauflant.
VE UILLEZ LIRE E T S UIVRE f_ LA LE TTRE
CE S ME SURE S DE SE CUR ITE.
CONSERVEZ CES DIRECTIVES
Control Panel - ZBD5600
Dishwasher
You ca_ locate
your model
y_umber o_ the
left imside qi')'o_r
dishwasher tub.
Throughout this
manual, fi,atures
and appearance
ma)' vat)'/+'om
your model.
Control
Setting
OFF
NORMAL_BOOST
& &
HEATED HEATED
DRY DRY
Fq
Option Selections
FASTWASHI
Cycle Selections
RINSE & HOLD
SUPERWASH
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
D
1. OPTION SELECTIONS--Turn the dial either way to select an option.
BOOST
Provides extra heat in tile wash cycle to increase water temperature tot best
performance and is best used wifll heavily-soiled dishes. The timer will not advance
past DRY. Dishes air (hy naturally and energy is saved.
BOOST & Provides extra heat to increase water temperature fi)r best peril)finance and
HEATED DRY is best used with heavily-soiled dishes. Turns oil the heater for tast d+ying.
This cycle will extend the wash time by 21-38 minutes. NOTE: ( annot be
selected with RINSE & HOLD or FAST _,,\VkSHcycles.
NORMAL Shuts off tile drying heat option. The timer will not advan< e past DRY. Dishes
air d+y naturally and energy is saved.
NORMAL & Turns oil tile heater fi)r tast d+ying. This <)_clewill extend tile wash time by
HEATED DRY 16 minutes. NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE & HOLD or FAST
_,,\2_SH cycles.
OFF To cancel a wash cycle during operation, mrn this dial to the OFF position
and turn tile Cycle Selections dial to the end of tile selected program.
To interrupt/pause a wash cycle during operation, mrn this dial to tile OFF
position. To restart, mrn this dial to tile desired option.
2. CYCLE SELECTIONS--Turn tile dial clockwise to select cycle.
RINSE
& HOLD
SUPER
WASH
NORMAL
WASH
LIGHT
WASH
FAST
WASH
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
this cycle.
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.
For loads of eve+yday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
F<>rlightly soiled eve_Tday loads.
For recently used, lighdy soiled loads to be washed in a short time.
Control Panel - ZBD5600
Dishwasher
Start a
wash load
l/Vhat
happens in
each cycle
based on the
NORMAL
Option
Selection
at 120°F.
inlet water
(;lose the door until it locks in place and turn the Options Selections dial to the desired setting.
Then turn the Cycle Selections dial to the desired setting to start the dishwasher. There is a time
delay bemeen slart:up and water fill while the timer is advancing. Thereti)re you will nol hear any
wash action right away.
To interrupt/pause awash cycle during operation, turn the Option Selections dial to the OFF position.
To restart, mrn this dial to the desired oplion.
CAUTION: Be (aretifl when opening the door. The hot steam that escapes when tlle door is
opened &Mng a cycle may (muse injuries. Stand back as you open tile door and allow tile steam
to escape.
ATTENTION :Failes attention lorsque vous ouvrez la porte. I_a_apeur brfllante qui s'dchappe
lorsque vous ouvrez la porte pendant un programme de lavage peut causer des brfllures.
Lorsque vous ouvrez la porte, reculez el laissez la vapeur s'achapper de l'appareil.
Cycles
RINSE & HOLD
SUPER ¥\2%SH
NORMAL X,\L_SH
Water Use
Gallons
(approx.)
1.7
8.4
6.7
(ycle Time
Minutes
(approx.)
10
76
7O
(ycle Sequence
tempera ture
Detergent
Usage
(;4¢ide
(Powder or
Liquid)
LIGHT X,\L_SH
FAST _,\2%SH
5.O
5.0
67
28
Times tor Optional Selections:
HL%TED DRY = 16 nfinutes
BOOST = 5-22 minutes, depending upon inlet water temperature and wash load selection.
SOFT WATER
0 3 grains
CYCI_ES
SUPER WASH
N()RMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
FAST WASH
RINSE & H()LD
*12grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener
is recommended. Wilhout it, lime can build up in the water
valve. The watei valve may stick and flooding could oCCtli.
Main Cup ()pen Cup Main Cup ()pen Cup
l_ull None lmll lmll
_ Full None lmll None
_ Full None Full None
_ Full None '_,Full None
Use no detergent
MEI)IUM WATER HARt) WATER
3 7 grains 7 12 grains*
Main Cup ()pen Cup
l*ull l*ull
l*ull l*ull
lmll None
Full Full
Use no detergent Use no detergent
NOTE: The above chart is a general guide, l)e/ergent
amounts should be adjusted depending on the am{rant
and lype of s{)il until salisfhct_)ry resuhs are achieved.
You ca_ locate
your model
y_umber o_ the
le/l imside o/your
dishwasher tub.
Throughout this
ma_ual, ,ibatures
a_d a/)fieara_ce
may va* 7 /}'om
you*" model.
Pre-Wash 0
Wash 0
Rinse 0
Dry 0
Clean 0
1
Cycle Statue
Indicators
Rinse&
Hold
I
Control Panel - ZBD5700 & ZBD5900
1)ishwasher
Fast
Wash
Cycle Selections Option Selections
Normal
Wash
I
Super
Wash
Heated
Dry
I
Water
Temp
Delay
Start
6
m 1
Clear
4
0
Cycle Status
Indicators
Control
Settings
--Fq
D 3 4 5 6
At the start of a cycle all Cycle Stares Indicators relevant to that program are ilhmfinated. As tile
program progresses, each Cycle Status Indicator switches off to show what stage of your wash has
finished. Your wash is complete when the CLEAN light is ilhmfinated.
All of the Cycle Stares Indicators will flash on and offif either the door is opened during a cycle or
if the cycle has been paused.
1. Cycle Status Indicators-This display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation.
PRE-WASH Displayed until the pre-wash periods me complete.
WASH Displayed until the main wash period is complete.
RINSE Displayed until rinse periods me complete.
DRY Displayed until dry period is complete (if HIL_TED DRY is selected).
CLEAN Displayed when _ycle is complete. IJght remains ONuntil the door is opened.
2. Cycle Selections--Press desired o, cle button, you _dll hear a beep and the light under the button _411
come ONindicatingyour selection. You may change this selection by pressing the
button ofthe newwash Q,cle wiflfin 15 seconds.
RINSE & For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with
HOLD this cycle.
EAST For recently used, lightly soiled loads to be washed in a short time.
WASH
NORMAL For loads of eve_)_lay dishes, glasses and cookwme with medium soils.
WASH NOTE: For heavily soiled dishes, choose NORI_.£M,WASH plus ¥\2_TER TEM P
BOOST.
SUPER For heavil}_soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils.
WASH Everyday dishes may be included. This tycle may not remove burned-on fi)ods.
3. HEATED DRY--When selected, turns tile (hying heater on fi)r filst (h):ing. This will extend the time
to your wash o,cle. When tiffs is NOT selected, the dishes air oh), naturally and energy
is saved. HL&TEI) DRY is not available on RINSE & HOI,I).
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