GE Monogram ZBD4600 User Manual

Monogram.

Use and Care Guide

for ZBD4600

Dishwasher

1995 Monogram.

Dishwasher

CONTENTS

HELP US HELP YOU…

Safety Instructions ................3

Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration ...........2

China, Crystal, Sterling ........10

Cycle Features ........................4

Detergent Guide .....................7

Detergent Dispenser ...............7

Drying Options .......................4

Energy-Saving Tips ................5

Features ..............................4, 5

Loading ...............................8, 9

Operating Guide .................4, 5

Rinse Agent.............................6

Water Temperature..................5

Care and Cleaning...............11

Air Gap..................................11

Filters.....................................11

Wash Arms ............................11

Winter Storage.......................11

Problem Solver ..............12, 13

Before using your dishwasher, read this book 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:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub wall just inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came 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.

Consumer Services................14

Model and Serial Numbers......2

Warranty................................15

If you received a damaged dishwasher…

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

IF YOU NEED SER VICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

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.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

Save time and money . Before you call for service…

Check the Problem Solver. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer 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

IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—When using this

appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you will find described in this guide.

• Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher . Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents out of reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury .

• When loading items to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are not

likely to damage the door seal, and

B. 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 .

• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance

is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly . Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

POT- NORMAL

SCRUBBER

WATER

WASH

RINSE SAVER & HOLD

WASH HEAT

HEATED

BOOST

ENERGY DRY SAVER

 ( NO HEAT BOOST)

Cycles

START

Options

WASHING

Potscrubber 1125

OFF DRYING

DELAYED START

RINSING

Quiet Power

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other

GAS

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• 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.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dishwasher unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents Important Safety Instructions

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 obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.

• This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

WARNING—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.

WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical action

within your water heater. It can

accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury , if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DISHWASHER

ON OFF

Monogram.

Features and appearance may vary slightly.

STEP 1. Load your dishwasher. See Loading section. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. (See

Detergent Guide.) For best results use your rinse agent at all times. Not only will it help prevent spotting and provide optimum drying results, but your rinse agent rinses the tub and inner door of your dishwasher which will give it a polished look. See the Rinse Agent section.

STEP 3. The wash arms must be free to move and should not be blocked by an item extending into them.

STEP 4. Latch door.

RINSE & HOLD

RINSE & DRY

NORMAL WASH

POTS & PANS

STEP 5. Push the Cycle Selector dial so that it is extended. Turn the dial to the cycle you desire by lining up the green line on the dial with the Cycle Indicator on the control panel. The dial may be pushed in for flush appearance.

• POTS & PANS—For items such as pots, pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included. Burned-on food and food burned black should be presoaked and scoured. The dishwasher cannot remove burned-on food.

• NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,

glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

• RINSE & DRY—Rinses and dries dusty dishes that

are already washed. Don’t use detergent.

• RINSE & HOLD—For rinsing partial loads which

will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

STEP 6. To start the dishwasher, press the ON/OFF button. To stop the dishwasher, press the ON/OFF button.

STEP 7. The dishwasher cycle is complete when the dial stops before the next cycle. Clean the filter.

To Interrupt a Cycle Drying

To interrupt a cycle, press the ON/OFF button to stop the operation. If you’re interrupting the cycle during a wash or rinse cycle wait until the water noises stop before opening the door. The cycle may be resumed by closing the door and turning the machine back on. As a safety

feature the dishwasher will automatically turn itself off whenever the door is opened. However, if the door

is opened quickly while in a wash or rinse cycle some water may splash out of the dishwasher. For this reason it is recommended that the machine always be switched to off before opening the door . If you have used the

ON/OFF button to interrupt the cycle, remember to turn the machine back on by pressing ON/OFF.

The dishwasher has an energy efficient wash and dry system. The heat energy from the wash cycle is used to dry the dishes. After the wash cycle it will take an additional 45 minutes for a typical load of dishes to dry. Quicker drying can be accomplished by opening the door slightly . The use of a rinse agent is recommended. It will improve drying and lessen water spotting.

What Happens in Each Cycle

Water Use

Gallons

Cycles

POTS & PANS

NORMAL WASH

(approx.)

7.3

5.7

W ash Cycle

Time

Minutes

(approx.)

Pre

Wash

Pre

Wash

Cycle Sequence

Wash Rinse

Wash

Rinse

Operating Instructions Energy-Saving Tips Hot Water

Dry

RINSE & DRY

RINSE & HOLD

4.4

1.8

Rinse Rinse

Rinse

Energy-Saving Tips

• Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

• If you don’t need your dishes right away, open your

dishwasher door and they will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

• Always select the cycle that uses the least amount of water that will remove the soil from the load.

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT W ater

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120

F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F.

Dry

How to Test Water Temperature

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents.

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below 120°F, adjust your water heater.

Helpful Hints

If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher.

If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

To improve washability if the water is less than 120°F and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half full with detergent.

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