Monogram ZBD3000 Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide

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ZBD3000

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Introduction

Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design or the assiduous attention to detail, you’ll find that your Monogram dishwasher’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

The

ZBD3000 Monogram dishwashers were designed to provide the

flexibility to blend in with your kitchen

cabinetry.

Its sleek design can be

beautifully integrated into the kitchen. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain

your dishwasher properly. If you have any other questions—please call the

GE Answer

Center@

(800.626.2000).

Contents

Air Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Appliance Registration .................3

Care and Cleaning ......................18

China, Crystal, Sterling ..............17

Consumer Services .....................26

Convenience Features ...................3

Cycle Features ..............................6

Detergent, Detergent Guide ........14

Dispenser Cups ...........................14

Dishwashing Shortcut ...................8

Drying Options .............................7

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

Features

.....................................6, 7

Front Panel Change ....................19

Important Phone Numbers ..........26

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Lock Controls Feature ..................8

Model and Serial Numbers ...........3

Operating Instructions, Tips ....6-14

POTSCRUBBER..............6, 12, 14

Problem Solver ......................2O-22

Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3

Rinse Agent ..........................13, 21

Safety Instructions ........................4

Soil

Level................................7, 12

Systems Monitor

.....................9-11

User Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Warranty .....................................27

Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Questions? Call GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000

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, write (include your

phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

Serial Number

concerning your dishwasher.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

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

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. 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 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 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.

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 Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Convenience Features

This dishwasher has many convenient features. Among them are:

● Controls are arranged left to right

as you use them.

● Automatic “beep” responses to

your instructions and a lighted display let you know the desired function has been selected.

● Lets you select fast, heated drying

or energy-saving, no-heat drying.

● A SYSTEMS MONITOR that

tells you what’s happening in the dishwasher and if certain things are wrong.

● Lets you LOCK the controls to

prevent accidental tampering.

● Lets you adjust your washing

● Remembers your last cycle so

cycle to the amount of soil on

you don’t have to reprogram each

your dishes.

time. See SHORTCUT on page 8.

WPORTANT

SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS

Read M

ktmctiom

before wing

tti apptiance.

WARNING—When

using this

Do not tamper with controls.

appliance,

always exercise basic

safety precautions, including

the

● Do not touch the heating element during

following:

or immediately after

use.

“

Use this appliance only for its intended

●

not operate your dishwasher unless

purpose, as

you will find described in

enclosure panels

are

properly in place.

this Use

and Care Guide.

o Do

not

abuse,

sit on, or stand on the

door or dish rack of

the

dishwasher,

*This dishwasher must be properly

● Close supervision is necessary if this appliance

‘Q2:;$

installed

and located in accordance

is used by or near children. Do not allow children

. .

with the Installation Instructions

to play inside, on or with this appliance or any

. . .

.=. +

before it is used. If you did not

discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded

receive an Installation Instructions sheet with

appliances and shipping or packing material

your dishwasher, you

can obtain one by calling,

properly. Before discarding a dishwasher,

toll free, the GE Answer

Center? 800.626.2000.

remove

the door of the washing compartment.

—This appliance must be connected to a

● Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents

grounded metal, permanent wiring system;

out of

the reach of children, preferably in a locked

or an equipment-grounding conductor must

cabinet. Observe

all

warnings on container labels

be run with the circuit conductors and connected

to avoid personal injury.

to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of

the appliance.

● To minimize the possibility of

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

/“

“

electric shock, disconnect this

/“

appliance from the power

SUpply

power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

before attempting any maintenance.

NOTE:

Turning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the

●

Mot

store or

use

combustible

materials, gasoline or other

power supply. We recommend having a qualified

flammable vapors and liquids

technician service your appliance.

the vicinity of this or any other

appfiance.

Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater, It can

. Do not wash plastic items

udess

marked

“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For

accumulate in the water heater

andor

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a

plastic items not so marked, check the

period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN

GAS

manufacturer’s recommendations.

IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of

*Load light plastic items so they

will

not

damage or injury, if you have not used hot water

become dislodged and drop to the bottom

for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence

of the dishwasher—they might

come

into

in which the hot water system may not have been

contact with

the

heating element and be

used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets

damaged.

and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected

mitimize

the possibility of injury.

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

When loading items to be washed:

A. Locate sharp items so that they are

or appliance during this process.

not likely to damage the door seal, and

—

Load sharp knives with the handles

SAVE

THESE

up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

INSTRUCTIONS

ENERGY-SAVING

T~S

“

Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full. Let

the dishes accumulate in the 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 to keep soils moist, easier to remove.

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

● Select a SOIL OPTION that will remove soil

from load.

● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your

HEATED DRY off (Energy Saver) feature that turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

● Watch the SYSTEMS MONITOR for more ideas.

See Systems Monitor section.

● Turn your water heater down to deliver

120°F.

water to your dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT BOOST Option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than

120°F.

(See How to

Test Water Temperature section.)

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR

DISmASHER

step

1. Load your dishwasher with dishes,

silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to

instructions in the Loading section.

step 2.

Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

Close and latch dishwasher door.

CYCLE PHASE —

ENERGY MONITOR

—

TIME TO END OF CYCLE

SYSTEMS

CYCLES

POT- NORMAL SHORT CHINA

SCRUBBER WASH WASH

CRVSTAL

,0000[

Systems Monitor ‘

This panel tells you what is happening in the dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems.

Information displayed:

● Selected wash cycle

● Selected dry option

● Minutes to end of cycle

● Cycle phase, such as WASHING,

RINSING or DRYING

● Diagnostic codes to alert you to

possible problems

●

Relative energy used by each cycle.

Lets you choose the cycle you need that uses the least energy.

See Systems Monitor section for explanation of displays and codes.

Step 3. Select desired wash cycle.’

Touch the center of the pad.

● POTSCRUBBER is for items

such as pots, pans and casseroles. Everyday dishes may be included.

● NORMAL WASH is for loads

of everyday dishes with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal loads.

● SHORT WASH is for most

loads of everyday dishes with

light soils or soils that have not dried on. It saves hot water over the higher performance cycles, thus saving energy.

Pre-rinse

dishware before loading.

●

CHINA CRYSTAL

is for lightly soiled china and crystal. The wash action is softened by pumping air along with the water to protect your delicate items.

Pre-rinse dishware

before

Follow loading

instructions in the

section.

● RINSE & HOLD is for rinsing

partial loads which will be washed later.

Do not use detergent. Do

not use DELAY START with this cycle.

To change a setting,

just touch

desired pad,

Your dishwasher is now automatically programmed including a Soil Option Selection. Cycle Indicator Lights tell you the complete program and a number in the SYSTEMS MONITOR will tell you how long the cycle will

t~e.

If you’re satisfied, just touch

the START pad.

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DOOR LATCH “OFF “POSITION

SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS

SOIL OPTIONS

HEAVV NORMAL LIGHT WASH HEAT

SOIL SOIL SOIL BOOST

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Mnnnnram

Step 4. Select a soil option

If you wish to make program changes, start with the soil level. You should select a change within 30 seconds, otherwise all panel lights will go out. To relight, touch any pad or open and

reclose

door.

. HEAVY SOIL should be selected

when dishes are extra soiled or extra greasy. This gives dishes an extra rinse in every cycle except RINSE & HOLD. This lengthens cycle.

●

NORMAL SOIL

is automatically programmed when a cycle is selected. You may want to change the selection depending on the soil on your dishes.

● LIGHT SOIL will save time

and money if you

pre-rinse

your dishes. This shortens all cycles except RINSE & HOLD.

Step 5. Select a drying option

● HEATED DRY on—Provides

faster drying. Can be changed while cycle is running.

● HEATED DRY off (Energy

Saver)—Shuts off heating unit. Dishes air-dry naturally. It takes longer, but saves energy. You can

prop door open about 3 inches

after motor stops to speed drying.

Excellent for overnight drying.

The Energy Saver (Heated Dry

OfQ

helps reduce the energy used by this model approximately

690.

● WASH HEAT BOOST. See How

to Test Water Temperature section. The entering water must be between

120°F.

and

140°F.

Use wash heat boost option when water is less than

140°F.

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for 30 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good washing and drying.

Step 6. Start dishwasher

● When you’re ready to wash

dishes, touch the START pad.

There is a time delay between

start-up and water fill so you will

not hear any wash action right

away. Dishwasher will proceed through your entire program and turn off automatically.

To delay the start, touch DELAY

START pad. The SYSTEMS

MONITOR will read”1

hrs

delay.” Touch pad once again for each hour desired up to 14 hours. The machine will count down and start automatically at the correct time.

NOTE: Don’t forget to put detergent in cup and close cup. Do not use DELAY START with the RINSE & HOLD cycle.

To change a cycle after washing starts, touch the CLEAR RESET

pad to cancel cycle. After water is pumped out and motor stops, you can reprogram and restart the dishwasher.

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Dishwashing

Shortcut

When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch is moved to the ON position, the control panel will display the last settings you selected.

If you don’t want to change any of the settings, simply touch START.

The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you

NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NO W

don’t have to reprogram each time.

WASH, NOW SOIL and HEATED DRY off will automatically be programmed. Make any new selections as desired and touch START.

How to lock dishwasher controls to prevent use by children

Your dishwasher has a “hidden”

Children cannot accidentally start

control pad. When this pad is

dishwasher by touching pads. The

touched twice within 3 seconds,

only control unaffected is the

all pads become inoperative and no

DELAY START. If this selection

new selections can be made until

has been made, dishwasher will

the lock is released. The word

start automatically after whatever

LOCKED appears in the

delay you have selected.

SYSTEMS MONITOR.

Touch here

twic>

within 3 seconds to lock or unlock the control panel.

SOIL

HEAW

AL LIGHT

SOIL

S IL

SOIL

111

❑

SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU

W~T’S

~PPENmG

DISPLAY

NUMERALS FROM 1 to 99 MINUTES

NUMERALS FROM

1 to 14 HRS. DELAY

ENERGY MONITOR LO—— — — — HI

ENERGY SAVER

WASHING

RINSE DRYING

RINSED ONLY

—

HEATING

CLEAN

LOC~D PF RESET

RESET

WHAT IT MEANS

Number of minutes left in the cycle.

Number of hours delay until start of cycle.

Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five bars lighted).

Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL or ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) DRYING.

Displayed during

PreWash,

PreRinse and Main Wash periods. Displayed during Rinse periods following the Main Wash. Displayed during HEATED DRY on when selected. Indicates completion of RINSE& HOLD cycle. Remains on until door is unlatched.

Indicates water is being heated—in wash or rinse period—to temperature necessary for good washability. The minutes countdown is on hold for up to a maximum of 30 minutes when “HEATING” is displayed.

Indicates completed cycle (except RINSE & HOLD). Remains on until door is unlatched. Indicates controls are locked to prevent unauthorized use. Indicates a power failure occurred. The CLEAR RESET pad was touched.

THE SYSTEMS MONITOR

TELLS YOU

IF CERTAm THmGS

ARE WRONG

DISPLAY

and RESET

SLOW DRAIN

BLOCKED DRAIN

DRAIN

SENSOR

TEMP

SENSOR

WHAT IT MEANS

Electrical power to the dishwasher has been interrupted but is now back on.

The dishwasher is taking longer

than normal to drain the water out. This is usually caused by a blockage in the drain air gap (see Air Gap section), a kink in the drain hose, or a stopped-up drain pipe.

Similar to slow drain. This

indicates that the drain is so clogged that the dishwasher cannot continue to operate in a

satisfactory manner. Dishwasher

will stop.

Dishwasher will continue cycle along with a drain period.

The temperature sensor in the dishwasher is not functioning properly. Dishwasher may continue to be used, but it will not heat water automatically.

WHAT TO DO

IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER FAILURE OCCURRED:

1. Unlatch the door. If the detergent cup is open, add detergent and close the cup.

Relatch

the door and touch “START,” then immediately

touch “CLEAR

RESET.7’

(This will pump any remaining

water out of the machine.)

3. Select the desired cycle and rerun the load. IF THE DISHWASHER WAS NOT IN USE:

1. Latch door.

2. Select desired cycle.

3. Run cycle when desired.

This dishwasher is designed to automatically compensate for longer than normal drain times, but cycle time will be extended. If this code continues to appear frequently:

1. Clean the air gap (See Air Gap section).

2. Check for a kink in the drain hose.

3. Check plumbing for slow or stopped-up drains.

(NOTE: Warranty service does not cover household drain problems.)

Locate and remove the blockage in the drain system. To pump any remaining water out of the machine:

1. Latch door.

2. Select any cycle.

3. Touch “START” and then immediately touch “CLEAR

RESET.” (NOTE: Warranty service does not cover household drain problems.)

If DRAIN SENSOR repeats for

tie

next cycle, call for service.

The temperature sensor needs to be replaced. Call for service.

NOTE: You may continue to use your dishwasher. For best results adjust your household water heater thermostat to

140°F.

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DISPLAY

DRAIN WATER

LOW WATER

—

LOW

WATER

TEMP

WHAT IT MEANS

There is too much water in the

dishwasher. If DRAIN WATER appears after a power failure, this is normal and the dishwasher will

correct itself.

This can be caused by either of these reasons:

Not enough water is entering the dishwasher.

The drain pump could be

temporarily blocked (usually caused by food particles such as cereal).

The water temperature in the dishwasher did not reach the proper wash temperature. This is usually caused by lack of hot water coming from the household water heater.

WHAT TO DO

The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out

extra water as long as the door is latched. When you hear the motor stop running:

1. Unlatch the door and see if all the water is gone. (It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the bottom of tub to keep the water seal lubricated.)

2. If you see water entering the dishwasher, close and latch the door. Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher.

3. If water is gone and no water is entering the dishwasher, restart cycle.

4. If DRAIN WATER repeats, shut off the water supply to the dishwasher. Call for service.

Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the

dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher.

● Is the dishwasher water supply turned on?

(Valve usually located under the sink.)

. Is the household water supply turned on? . If you use well or cistern water, is the supply adequate? If the water supply is adequate, try the cycle again. If LOW

WATER repeats, call for service.

Unlatch the door. If there is standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher,

relatch

the door, touch “START,” then immediately touch “CLEAR RESET” to start the pump. If LOW WATER continues to appear, you may need to do this several times to breakup the blockage.

Avoid showers or laundry just prior to running the dishwasher. (Use the “DELAY START” feature to start dishwasher when the water heater is up to normal temperature.) Adjust household water heater thermostat to

120°F.

minimum.

If LOW WATER

TEMP appears nearly every cycle and

you know the water from the household water heater is hot

(120°F.

or more), call for service.

Before you call for service

● Try the cycle again to see if the Code reappears.

● Restore power after about five seconds and try the

The dishwasher may correct itself.

—

cycle again.

. Electronic controls can be affected by outside

. Check the guide for things you can do to correct the

interference.

problem.

● Sometimes shutting off the power to the dishwasher

(at the fuse or circuit breaker) will correct the problem.

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What Happens in Each Cycle

●

You’ 11 hear occasional clicking sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding action. —Drain valve opening to pump water out. —Detergent

cup opening.

● The motor stops during drying.

“

Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch

during drying and when water is being pumped out.

Numbe

Fills

Wash Cycles

POTSCRUBBER

NORMAL WASH

SHORT WASH

CHINA CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD

Water Usage

Gallons

(ADnrox.)

. .

Heav:

Soil

Med.

Soil

Cycle Sequence

Cycle

Time

Minu~es (Al

Ieav,

Soil

63*

55*

Med

Soil

61*

)rox.)

Light

Soil

57*

*Unextended times. These

cvcle

times may be increased up to 15 minutes if necessarv for

vour

dishwasher to heat the water to

proper temperature for

goo~

washability. If WASH HEAT BOOST is selected, time-may ~e extended up to 30 minutes total,

during

POTSCRUBBER or NORMAL cycles.

Drying Cycle Options: HEATED DRY on. Available on all wash cycles except RINSE & HOLD. Add 30 minutes to wash cycle time.

HEATED DRY off (Energy Saver drying). Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

Temperature Sensor System

To get dishes clean and dry you need hot water. To help you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a water heating feature that

automatically senses the temperature of the water in the wash cycle and

heats it, if necessary, to the proper temperature. This water heating feature

may allow you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water to the proper temperature. 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.

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How to Test Water Temperature

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.

improve washability if the water is less than

120°F.

and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle or the WASH HEAT BOOST option and

fill

both

detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

How to Use a Rinse Agent

A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

For best

dishwashing

performance, use of a rinse

agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended. Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your

dishwasher’s dispenser uses the liquid form.

How to fill rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew cap. Add liquid rinse

—.

agent until it just reaches the bottom of lip inside the dispenser opening. Replace cap.

@ :D

The dispenser automatically releases rinse agent into final rinse water.

You may check to see if you need to add rinse agent by removing the

fill

cap and looking into the container. You may also check the rinse agent, on some models, by pressing the clear center of the fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center area

remains clear add rinse agent. Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds

ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overfill.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:

BENCKISER CONSUMER

PRODUCTS, INC. (“JET DRY”) 55 Federal Rd.

P.O.

Box 1991

Danbury, CT. 06313-1991

How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent

Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause

oversudsing.

How much detergent should you use? That

depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So

can your county extension agent or your

area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them

—

how many “grains of hardness” are in your water. Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes

money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.”

An outside

layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water.

Keep your detergent fresh and dry.

Under the sink isn’t a good place to store detergent because there is too much moisture. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes, either. (It won’t be fresh OR dry.)

If your powder detergent gets old or lumpy, throw it away.

Old detergent often won’t dissolve. If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent, these precautions are not necessary because liquid detergents don’t “lump” as they age or come in contact with moisture.

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Detergent Dispensers

You’ll find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. Two,

becaus

some cycles use two washes. See “Detergent Usage

Guide “below.

has been closed, close and latch the door and touch the

CLEANRESETpad

three

Grasp handle,

times within 3 seconds. The Display will

rotate

and

close tightly

show count down of 40 seconds. When the display is blank, unlatch the

doo~

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT

WATER

MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER

(O-3

grains hardness)

(3-7

grains)

(7-12

grains*)

CYCLES Main Cup Open

Cup

Main Cup Open Cup Main

Cup~

Open

Cup*

POTSCRUBBER

Half Full

Completely

+ Half Full

Completely

NORMAL WASH Full Full

Full

SHORT WASH

Half Full

None

Half

Full

None Completely

None

CHINA CRYSTAL

Full

RINSE & HOLD

Use no detergent

*12

grains and up is extremely hard water. A water softener is recommended. Without it,

$Filled Main Cup holds 3 tablespoons;

lime can build up in the water valve. The water valve may stick

while

open and cause flooding.

filled

Open Cup holds 2 tablespoons.

How to Prepare the Dishes for Washing

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you’re replacing

NOTE:

You may also want to consider removing foods a much older model, you may wonder how much such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Scrape

other foods that can cause discoloration of stainless steel off bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other hard solids. if allowed to remain on dishes for a long period of time. Remove excessive quantities of oil or grease.

The POTSCRUBBER cycle can wash heavily soiled

dishes and remove dried-on and baked-on soils from

pots, pans and casseroles. Items with burned-on soils

need extra preparation.

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HOW TO LOAD YOUR

DIS~AS~R

NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right corner of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle.

The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.

Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also the place for dishwasher-safe plastics. Make sure small plastic items are lodged in tightly so they can’t fall onto the heating unit. Arrange stemware so that it cannot move easily. Don’t let the glasses touch each other.

The upper rack is handy for all kinds of odd shapes. Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. When loading dishwasher safe plastics make sure each plastic item is secured over two fingers. This will insure good washing results.

The folding utility shelf gives you extra space for cups

and long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, then fold the shelf down. Put the utility shelf up for glasses and tall items. To increase the flexibility of

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the upper rack, the utility shelf may be placed in the HI or LO position, or you may remove it entirely.

Keep center area clear in the lower rack. The wash tower rises through the center of the lower

rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the lower rack. This could

block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.

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HOW TO

LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

(continued)

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go in the lower rack along the edge. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. For best washing results, all items should be positioned with soiled side facing the center of the rack.

Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up

to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons

so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.

The security cell cover hinged in the handle may be lowered to either side to secure light-weight items from the effects of the vigorous wash action.

The slots in the cell covers maybe used to separate large table knives. Be sure handles do not touch upper rack. For best washing results be sure not to load large plates and cookware between silverware basket and the center of the rack.

The fold-down fingers in the lower rack provide flexibility for

extra

large

and hard-to-fit items.

The

fing~rs

maybe

~ft

in the

tip

position or folded

down to customize the rack.

To increase the flexibility of the lower rack, the flexible silverware basket may be split. Grasp the

silverware basket at opposite corners and slide apart. The silverware basket sections should be placed in the lower rack by hanging them on the top hoop.

Don’t place the silverware basket in the front right corner because the detergent could pour into it and damage silverware.

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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

YOUR

DIS~ASHER.

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Usually

Safe

Material

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized aluminum can fade.

Special Instructions

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the

rest of the set.

YES

Aluminum

Chinti

Stoneware

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed,

hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold leaf will discolor.

Antique, metal-trimmed or hand-painted patterns fade. Gold leaf

will

discolor.

Crystal

Load securely to prevent movement. Select CHINA CRYSTAL cycle. Check

vour

manufacturer’s

instructions

;or your crysial.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

Non-dishwasher items—such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.

Glass

and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

YES

Milk glass may yellow.

Iron

will

rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Pewter

YES

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in the top rack before

dishwashing an entire set.

Rinse

if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods

Plastics

Stainless

steel YES

can stain if left on. Rinse if not washing immediately.

Salty

or acid foods can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

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Sterling silver

and silver plate

YES

Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between

metals can

damage silver. Don’t wash copper utensils in

the same load. Silver may get a brown film.

Adhesive used to attach some

hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Non-stick coatings

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

YES

NO NO

Tin can rust.

Tin Wood

Wood can warp, crack or lose its finish with any type of washing.

Forget a dish?

Here’s

when you can add it:

Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion of the cycle.

However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything at the beginning.

Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:

1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.

2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then

open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise from opened door.

3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.

4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right. When the door is locked, washing will continue.

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CAW Am CLEANmG

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened

Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or

WR97X0216)

is available from GE Service and

sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it.

Parts Centers.

Clean the outside with a good appliance polish

The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should

wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it

ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder.

can scratch. So use no scouring pads, or harsh or

Scouring pads and harsh cleaners can mar the finish.

gritty cleaners.

Not Using Your Dishwasher in Winter? Protect Against Freezing.

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

● Cut off electrical power to the

dishwasher. Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker.

● Turn off the water supply.

● Disconnect the water inlet line

from the water valve.

● Drain water from the inlet line

and water valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.)

Pump Cover Screws

● Reconnect the water inlet line to

the water valve.

● Drain the collection chamber at

rear of unit below filter by disconnecting hose to pump. Reconnect after draining.

● Remove the plastic pump cover

in the tub bottom and use a sponge to soak up water in

the rubber boot.

Built-in Dishwashers Often Use an Air Gap. Keep It Clean.

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

Check the air gap any time your

dishwasher isn’t draining well.

If you have an air gap, check it at least once a month. IT IS NOT PART OF YOUR DISHWASHER. IT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR WARRANTY.

The air gap is easy to clean.

With most types, first turn off the dishwasher, then lift off the chrome cover. Then unscrew the plastic cap and check for any buildup of grit.

A toothpick makes cleaning easy.

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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS

If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over. Each side of each

panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice.

How to Change the Door Panel:

1. Take out trim screws on either side of the

NOTE: Do not operate

dishwasher door. Remove the side trim.

dishwasher while changing

2. Slide the door panel out.

panels or when lower access

(Careful-edges may be sharp.)

panel is removed.

3. Turn the door panel around and put the color you

want in front.

4. Replace the door panel, side trim and screws.

How to Change the Lower Panel:

ToD

, Retaining

Tab

Top

Trim

“L-

Bottom Panel A~achment Screws

1. Remove the bottom panel attachment screws.

2. On models without top mounting screws, remove the entire access assembly by lifting it up and over the retaining tabs.

3. On models with top mounting screws, remove the screws.

4. Take out the top trim screws and remove the top trim.

5. Slide the color panel(s) up and out and put the color you want in front.

6. Replace the top trim and screws.

7. Replace the entire access assembly by reversing the steps.

Match Your Kitchen Cabinets

Color insert panels for both the door and the lower panel can be replaced by 1/4” thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer.

Dimensions for 1/4” wood inserts:

Door Panel:

19fi”

H X

23%6”

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Lower Panel:

3’~4’

H X

23%<’

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

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If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

NOTES

With the purchase

ofyour

new

Mono~am

appliance, receive

the

assurance

fiat

ifyou ever

need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

lmHome

Repair Service

80ME<ARES(80m32-273q

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00 a.m. to

~:00

p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

GEAnswer Center@

80~6262000

Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center@ information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

Center@ service is open

24 hours a day,

days a week.

krCustomers

With Special Needs...

80fi6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of

access to a

TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

Monogram appliances, and a call

800-TDD-G~C

(800-833-4322) to request brochure to assist in planning a information or service. barrier-free kitchen for persons

with limited mobility. To obtain

these items, free of charge, call

800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

80&626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Pads andAccessories

80@62&2002

Individuds qutified

to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this

can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

bootiet cover procedures intended to be performed

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

by any user. Other servicing

generdy shotid

47,000

parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

referred to

qutified

service personnel. Caution

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

must be exercised, since improper servicing may

are accepted.

cause unsafe operation.

Staple sales slip or

cancelled

check

YOUR MONOGRAM DISHWASHER

here. Proof of original purchase date

WARRANTY

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and

sewice labor in

your home to repair or replace

any

pati

the

dishwasher that

fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED SECOND-YEAR PARTS WARRANTY

For the second year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for

any part of

the

dishwasher that

fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the

sewice trip to your

home and service labor charges.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR

RACWELECTRONIC PARTS

WARRANTY

For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, replacement parts for any

●

rack

that rusts because of a

manufacturing defect

or any

●

electronic contro/

module that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

You pay for the

sewice trip to your

home and service labor charges. FULL TWENTY-YEAR TUB/DOOR

LINER WARRANTY For twenty years from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge,

patis and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

the

PermaTu~

tub or door liner

if it

fails to contain water because of a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for

ordina~

home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our

Facto~

Service Centers or by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

sewice,

during warranty period or

bevond,

call 800-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your

home

to teach

adequate electrical, plumbing, and

you how to use the product.

other connecting facilities.

Read your Use and Care material.

Replacement of house fuses or

If you then have any questions

resetting of circuit breakers.

about operating the product, please

●

Cleaning or sewicing of air gap

contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the

device in drain line.

address below, or call, toll free:

●

Failure of the product if it is used for

GE Answer

Center@

other than its intended purpose or

800.626.2000

used commercially.

consumer information service

●

Damage to product caused by

●

Improper installation.

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

If you have an installation problem,

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

contact your dealer or installer. You

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

are responsible for providing

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

va~

from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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Pub. N“, 49-5638

Part N,,. 165 D3080P330

2-94 CG

General Electr;c Compa”y

Loti;sv;//e,

KY40225

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