GE ZBD6880K, ZBD6800K, ZBD6890K User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Dishwasher

ZBD6800K ZBD6880K ZBD6890K

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: www.monogram.com

Introduction

Contents

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

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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

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

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–14

Control Panel and Operation . . . . . . . .6–8

Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading . . . . . .9

Detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–14

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–18

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

USA Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Canada Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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: www.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.

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 GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

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).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual 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 or removing the door latch.

•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.

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

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 DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER

WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Door latch keeper

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 www.monogram.com

• 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 equipmentgrounding 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.

• Use supply conductors rated at least 75º C (167º F).

• 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.

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

CAUTION: Contents washed in Anti-

Bacterial cycle may be hot to the touch. Use care before unloading.

• 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. Cascade®,

Cascade Complete®and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents and Jet-Dry®and Cascade Rinse Aid®rinse agents have been approved for use

in all Monogram Dishwashers.

• Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds.

• 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.

WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Dishwasher

Control Settings

1. Wash Cycles Use the arrow pads to scroll through the wash cycles. The light above or next to the selected pad will be ON to indicate which WASH CYCLE has been selected.

NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with an ExtraClean™Sensor with automatic temperature control; therefore, cycle length and time may vary depending on soil (heavy, medium, light) and temperature conditions.

ANTI Heavy 10.0 gallons, 93 minutes BACTERIAL Medium 8.6 gallons, 90 minutes

Light 7.2 gallons, 90 minutes

This cycle raises the water temperature in the final rinse to sanitize your dishware. The cycle length will vary depending on the temperature of your inlet water.

NOTE: The Anti-Bacterial cycle is monitored for sanitization requirements. If the cycle is interrupted during or after the main wash portion or if the incoming water temperature is so low that adequate water heating cannot be achieved, the sanitizing conditions may not be met. In these cases, the sanitized light will not illuminate at the end of the cycle.

NOTE: NSF certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

COOKWARE Heavy 11.4 gallons, 95 minutes

Medium 10.0 gallons, 71 minutes Light 10.0 gallons, 66 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.

NORMAL Heavy 9.9 gallons, 74 minutes

Medium 7.0 gallons, 61 minutes Light 5.6 gallons, 48 minutes

This cycle is for medium/heavily soiled dishes and glassware.

SPEED CYCLE Heavy 9.3 gallons, 36 minutes (on some models)

Medium 7.2 gallons, 36 minutes Light 5.7 gallons, 33 minutes

This cycle is for everyday dishes and glassware.

CHINA Heavy 10.0 gallons, 49 minutes CRYSTAL Medium 7.2 gallons, 36 minutes

Light 7.2 gallons, 36 minutes

This cycle is for lightly soiled china and crystal.

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.

1 43

5 6

910

1 3

5 6

910

NSF INTERNATIONAL

Meets NSF Standard 184 Sanitization and Cleaning performance of household spray-type dishwashers.

Control Panel

ZBD6890

ZBD6800 and ZBD6880

GLASSES Heavy 10.0 gal., 45 min. (on some models) Medium 7.2 gal., 33 min.

Light 7.2 gal., 32 min. This cycle is specifically designed for glasses.

PLASTICS Heavy 9.9 gal., 119 min. CYCLE Medium 7.0 gal., 106 min.

(on some models) Light 5.6 gal., 93 min.

This cycle is specifically designed to reduce the risk of melting plastic items and improve plastic drying for dishwasher safe plastic items.

RINSE ONLY Heavy 2.9 gallons, 7 minutes

Light 1.4 gallons, 3 minutes

For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle.

2. DELAY START — This option will allow you to delay the start time of any wash cycle for up to 24 hours (depending on model).

• Select the delay start time you want by pressing the DELAY START pad. Multiple or continuous pressing will increment the delay hours. Select the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle. Then press START/RESET.

• After closing the door, the machine will count down and automatically start at the correct time.

NOTE: To cancel the DELAY START selection before the cycle begins, press the DELAY START pad until the display is blank. Pressing START/RESET will not cancel delay hours.

3. ADDED HEAT — When selected, the cycle will run longer with heating elements on to improve both wash and dry performance.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

4. PRE WASH — For use with heavily soilded and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option

(on some models) MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes

to the cycle time.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

5. HEATED — When selected, turns the drying heater and fan on for fast

DRY drying. This option will extend the cycle time by 30 minutes for

the ANTI-BACTERIAL cycle, 38 minutes for the NORMAL cycle and COOKWARE cycle, 8 minutes for the SPEED cycle, 15 minutes for the PLASTICS cycle and 30 minutes for all other cycles. When this is NOT selected, the fan will turn on to dry your dishes without added heat—and energy is saved.

NOTE: Cannot be selected with RINSE ONLY cycle.

6. LOCK — You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. Or you

can lock the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start the dishwasher by touching pads with this option selected.

To lock the dishwasher, press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. To unlock the dishwasher controls, press and hold the HEATED DRY pad for 3 seconds. The light above the LOCK will turn off.

Dishwasher

Control Panel/Operation

7. Status Indicator Lights

(indicators vary by model)

The Status display tells you what is happening while the dishwasher is in operation and may flash, indicating a malfunction. The lights will come ON, indicating the sequence of the dishwasher operation.

SENSING Displayed while the ExtraClean™Sensor is measuring the amount of soil and

temperature of water. The dishwasher will adjust the selected cycle to achieve optimal performance.

ADD-A-DISH Displayed during prewash indicating that dishes added now will still be

cleaned.

WASHING Displayed during prewash, main wash and rinse periods.

DRYING Displayed during HEATED DRY.

SANITIZED Displayed when cycle has met sanitization conditions.

CLEAN Displayed when a wash cycle is complete and enhancements are complete.

8. Time Remaining Display (on some models)

During operation, the display shows the minutes remaining until the cycle is complete. The display may adjust the remaining time while the Sensing light is on. During a delay start, the display will show hours of time remaining until the cycle starts.

9. START/RESET

START — After selecting the cycle and desired enhancements, press the START/RESET

pad to ready the dishwasher to begin the cycle. Close the door to start the cycle or begin the DELAY START countdown. When the cycle starts, the water fill begins and approximately 60 seconds later the wash action begins.

The dishwasher will always display your last selection and enhancements. If you don’t want to change the settings, simply press the START/RESET pad to ready the dishwasher and close the door to begin the cycle.

NOTE: If the START/RESET light is flashing, the cycle has been interrupted by pressing the START/RESET pad. Light will quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out the water.

Also, if a power failure occurs NORMAL and HEATED DRY will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections and press the START/RESET pad to begin the new cycle.

RESET — Open the door slowly to prevent splash-out. Press the START/RESET pad

to cancel the cycle and close the door. Dishwasher will pump out and turn off after 70 seconds.

NOTE: If the START/RESET light is flashing, close the door until the water pumps out (this takes approximately 70 seconds) and the light stops flashing.

When the light stops flashing, the dishwasher can be reprogrammed and restarted.

10. Clean — The CLEAN light is illuminated and a double beep will sound when the

selected cycle and enhancements are complete. You may remove the dishes at any time. Note the high-efficiency fan will run quietly for 30 minutes to 4 hours (depending on selected cycle) after the CLEAN light is illuminated to continue drying the dishes. This can be interrupted by opening the door and pressing any keypad.

NOTE: To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously disengaged), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option has been toggled.

Dishwasher

Control Panel/Operation

Using the dishwasher

Dishwasher

Water Temperature

The entering water must be at least 120°F (49°C) and

not more than 150°F (66°C), 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 build-up on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware and plastic. Jet-Dry®and Cascade Rinse Aid

are recommended rinse agents for Monogram Dishwashers.

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.

To fill the rinse agent dispenser, make sure the dishwasher is fully open.

Turn the dispenser cap to the left and lift it out. Add rinse agent until the indicator window shows full.

Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a damp cloth. Replace the dispenser cap.

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 there is foaming, use a lower setting.

To adjust the setting, remove the dispenser cap; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to increase the amount of rinse agent.

Rinse agent adjuster

Indicator window

Dispenser cap

Dish Preparation Prior to Loading

• No prerinsing of normal food soil is required.

• Scrape off hard soils, including bones,

toothpicks, skins and seeds.

• Remove large quantities of any remaining food.

• Remove leafy vegetables, meat trimmings and excessive amounts of grease or oil.

• Remove acidic food soils that can discolor stainless steel.

Forget to Add a Dish?

A forgotten dish can be added any time before the main wash.

1. Open the door slightly.

2. Wait until the water spray action stops. Steam

may rise out of the dishwasher.

3. Add forgotten dishes.

4. Close the door.

Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Cascade®, Cascade Complete

and Electrasol®Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all Monogram Dishwashers. Keep your powdered detergent fresh

and dry. Don’t put detergent

into the

dispenser until you’re ready to wash

dishes.

All wash cycles except RINSE ONLY require detergent in the main and pre-wash cup. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, fill the main wash section and pre-wash section completely. With soft water, fill both sections halfway. When using automatic dishwashing detergents tabs, simply place one tab in the main wash section and close.

Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your water department and asking how hard your water is. Twelve or more grains is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it, lime can build up in the water valve, which could stick while open and cause flooding. Too much detergent with soft water can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called etching.

To fill the dispenser, if the dispenser is closed, open the cover by depressing the cover latch. Fill the Main Wash Section with detergent. Fill the Pre-wash section if needed. Then close the dispenser cover.

It is normal for the cover to open partially when dispensing detergent.

Do not use hand dish detergent.

NOTE: Using a detergent that is not

specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. During operation, these suds will spill out of the dishwasher vents, covering the kitchen floor and making the floor wet.

Because so many detergent containers look alike, store the dishwasher detergent in a separate space from all other cleaners. Show anyone who may use the dishwasher the correct detergent and where it is stored.

While there will be no lasting damage to the dishwasher, your dishes will not get clean using a dishwashing detergent that is not formulated to work with dishwashers.

Detergents

Pre-wash section

Cover

Cover latch

Main wash section

Using the dishwasher

Dishwasher

Loading the Racks

Dishwasher

Upper Rack

Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.

Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides and should be placed open-end down. This is also a secure place for dishwasher plastics.

The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine glass holder secures wine glasses for best washability.

Some models have contoured metal cup shelves that can secure up to 12 wine glasses (as shown).

Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push in the rack to make sure they will clear the top of the dishwasher.

The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. Fold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.

Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when possible.

Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can’t fall onto the heater.

Be sure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block rotation of the middle spray arm. This could result in poor wash performance for items in the upper rack.

Check to make sure that no items will block rotation of the wash arm.

To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to either side (on some models).

Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with the silverware on top.

The one-piece silverware basket can be placed in the front, right side or back of the lower rack.

A variety of options are available regarding the three-piece silverware basket (on some models) in your dishwasher. The complete basket is designed to fit on the right side of the lower rack. Additionally, each end of the basket is removable to add loading flexibility to accommodate flatware and lower rack capacity needs.

The lids of both end and middle baskets (on some models) can be closed to contain small items. Long items can be placed on the utility shelf in the upper rack.

The standard position of your adjustable rack is “up” which allows for maximum clearance for your taller items in the lower rack. If you have taller wine glasses, tumblers or other items to place in the upper rack, you may want to adjust the rack to the lower position.

To lower the rack, support the weight of the rack with your hands as shown and press both finger pads about 1/4″ toward the inside of the rack as indicated and guide the rack down to its lower position.

To raise the rack to the “up” position, pull up on the center of the rack side frame until the rack locks into place.

Loading the Racks

Dishwasher

Adjustable Upper Rack (on some models)

Silverware Basket

Don’t let any item extend through bottom.

To remove end baskets, grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart.

One-piece basket (on some models)

Three-piece basket (on some models)

Cutlery Tray

The cutlery tray holds up to 4 large knifes such as a carver, chef’s knives, bread knife, etc., that are too tall to fit in the silverware basket.

Hook the tray onto the rear of the upper rack. Lay the knives between the guides (as shown).

Bowl Tines

The special large-bowl tines in the lower rack add flexibility to your loading pattern. They are useful for serving bowls or other large bowls.

To use the bowl tines, fold down the 2 rows of flex tines in front of the bowl tines and load bowls just as you would in the upper rack.

You can remove the upper rack to allow space for large items in the lower rack.

To remove the upper rack, push thumb tab out and remove the front end caps on each side of the rail.

Pull the rack straight out and off the rails.

Replace the end caps, then push the rails all the way back into the dishwasher. Slide the shower nozzle attachment over the spout.

Then fill the lower rack and begin your cycle.

NOTE: Nozzle must be in place with upper rack removed. If not installed properly, poor wash performance and noise will result.

NOTE: Don’t forget to remove the shower nozzle attachment before you replace the upper rack.

Lower Rack

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and baking racks should go along the left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs can be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading flexibility.

Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

Fold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The tines may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the lower rack.

Shower nozzle attachment

These tines fold down

Large-bowl tines

Remove the Upper Rack

Extra Rack Features (on some models)

Loading the Racks

Dishwasher

Remove end cap

Push thumb tab

Follow these guidelines for loading 10 and 12 place settings

Loading the Racks

Dishwasher

Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.

Upper Rack—10 place settings Lower Rack—10 place settings

Upper Rack—12 place settings Lower Rack—12 place settings

Care and Cleaning

Dishwasher

Exterior

To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior painted panels use a good appliance polish wax.

Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher.

The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with CERAMA BRYTE®Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. You can order CERAMA BRYTE®Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner

through GE Parts by calling 800.626.2002 (for U.S. only). In Canada, call

1.888.880.3030.

Protect Against Freezing

If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to:

1. Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

2. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve.

3. Drain water from the water inlet line and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

4. Reconnect the water inlet line to the water valve.

The Air Gap

An air gap protects your dishwasher against water backing up into it if a drain clogs. The air gap is not a part of the dishwasher. It is not covered by your warranty. Not all plumbing codes require air gaps, so you may not have one.

The air gap is easy to clean.

1. Turn off the dishwasher and lift off the chrome cover.

2. Unscrew the plastic cap and clean with a toothpick.

Interior

The stainless steel used to make the dishwasher tub and inner door provides the highest reliability available in a GE dishwasher. If the dishwasher tub or inner door should be scratched or dented during normal use, they will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect their function or durability.

Check the air gap any time your dishwasher isn’t draining well.

Two types of air gaps

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