Monogram ZBD3000 Use And Care Manual

Monogam.

Use and Care Guide

for

ZBD3000

Dishwasher

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

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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.)

—

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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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.

OPEMTmG

~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

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.

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