GE Monogram ZBD 1800 User manual

Owner's
Manual
Dishwasher
ZBD 1800
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(;onsumer ]ntbnnation
Dishwasher
Introduction Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it fl_r its purity of design, practical ieatures or assiduous
attention to detail--or flw all of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram dishwasher's
superior blend of fl_rm and/unction will delight you for years to come.
The infl_mmtion on the fl)llowing pages will help you operate and maintain your dishwasher
properly.
If you have any other questions, visit our Website at: g'<_om
Contents Appliance Registration ............ 3, 23, 24
Care and Cleaning ................. 13, 14
Consumer Services .................. 3, 19
Features ............................. 6
Model and Serial Number Location ....... 3
Operating InstI uctions ............... 7-11
Control Panel and Operation .......... 7
_lter Temperature .................. 8
Rinse Agent ........................ 8
Detergents ......................... 9
Dishwasher Racks ................ 10, 11
()ptional Accessories .................. 12
Problem Solver . ................... 1!5-17
Satbtv Instructions ................... 4, 5
_lrranty ............................ 18

Consumer Intbnnation
D is h w as h er
Be/bre
using
your
dishwasher
Read this manual carefull): It is intended to
help you operate and maintain your new
dishwasher properly.
Kee I) it handy fbr answers to your questions.
If you don't tmdel_tand something (st need
more help, there is a list of toll-iiee consumer
service numbers included on the Consumer
Se_wices page in the back section of this
lnl151 (Iill.
OR
Visit (sur Webs}re at: ge.com
-Write
down the
model &
serial
n u lTi De rs
Y(su can locate "}our model and serial numbers
on the mb wall just inside the door.
Before sending in the card, please write these
numbers here:
M(sdel Number
Serial Number
Use these 51HIllbers ill all} correspolidence (51"
service calls concerning ?our dishwasher.
ff you received
adamaged
dishwasher
Immediatel) contact the dealer (or btdlder)
that sold ?ou the dish_<_sher.
Save time
& money
Before xou, request service, check the Problem It lists causes of minor o})erating, problems that
Solver in the back of this manual. )()u can correct )ourself.
[.[you
need service
Ts) obtain service, see the (:onsumer Se_wices
})age in the back of this manual.
We're pr(md of (mr se*Mce and want you to be
pleased. If tisr some reas(m you are not happy
with the service vou receive, here are steps to
follow iisr turther help.
FIRST, contact the people who selMced y(mr
appliance. Explain why you are not [)leased.
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
Vts/ir phtsne nt/I//bel_(sr WlJte to:
Managec Customer Relati(ms
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
I,ouisville, KY 40225

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
&WARNING !
For your safety, the information in this manual
must be followed to mi_ize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
o 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 fi_st
lemoving the dool Ol lemovil_g the door kttch.
" Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable _q)o*_ and liquids
ill tile vicinity of this or ally other appliance.
.Do not allow chiMren to play around tile
dislm_lsher when opening and closing tile door
due to possibility of small fingers being pinched
ill tile doo_:
®Do not allow children to play with, on or inside
this appliance or any discarded appliance.
&WATER HEATER SAFE TY
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 tile hot water has not been used for two
weeks or more, prevent the possibility of
damage or ii_ju Wby turning on all hot water
fhucets and allowing them to run for several
minutes. Do this bet)re using any electrical
appliance that is connected to tile 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 all open
flame or appliance during this process.
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in tiffs Owner's Manual.
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 am Installation Instructions sheet with
your dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting
our Website at www.monogram.com.
, Connect to a grotmded metal, permanent
wiring system; or rtm all equipment-
grounding conductor with tile circuit
conductors and connect to tile equipmenb
grounding terminal or lead of tile appliance.
" Improper connection of tile equipment-
grounding conductor call result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or sexxice representative if you are
in doubt whether tile appliance is properly
grounded.
, Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
, Do not attempt to repair or replace ally part
of Your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be retbrred to a qualified
technician.
, To minimize tile possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance ti'om the power
supply betore attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Tm'ning tile dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance ti'om tile power
supply. We recoiln/lend having a qualified
technician se_Mce y(mr appliance.
, For ADA installation height, refer to page 4
of tile Installation Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
_k WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous...even if they will sit flw 'ijust a
few clays." If you are getting rid of wmr old
dishwasher, please tbllow tile instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Hold nutat top of dishwasher
rew
Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher:
* Take off tile (looi" of tile washing
COl//partuleslt oi" remove tile door latch
keeper (as shown).
Doorlatchkeeper
WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER
• Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or
rinse agents recommended tot use in a
dishwasher and kee I) them out of the reach
of children. Cascade ® and Electrasol ®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents and
Jet-Dry ® and Cascade Crystal Clear ® rinse
agents have been approved tor
use in all Monogram Dishwashers.
• Using a detergent that is not specifically
designed tot dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.
• I,ocate sharp items so that thev are not likely
to damage tile door seal.
• i,oad sharp knives with tile handles up to
reduce tile risk of cut-type ii_juries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher s(ffk or tile equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check tile manutilcturer's
recoululenda tions,
• Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items
such as electronic air cleaner filtei_, flu'nace
filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher.
Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or
staining of dishwasher may result.
• Do not touch tile heating element during or
immediately atter use.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance
is tlsed bv or near children.
• i,oad light plastic items so they will not
become dislodged and drop to tile bottom
of the dishwashei_they might come into
contact with the heating element and be
damaged.
READ AND FOLLOW TI4IS SAbETY INFORMA TYON C4Rb3_ULL Y
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Upperrack.---),.
Upperspray arm .
Wine glass shelf ..__.__.___ j
Lo_errack-_11HI
Lower sprayarm
Motor_
Levelinglegs/
Controlpanel
Panel
Toekick

Control Panel
D is hw as her
your model
_zt_,mber oz_ the
tt_,b "it;all just
i_side the door.
Throughout this
ma n u a I, ,i?_atures
a_zd aH)eara_zce
may vary ,i)'0m
your model.
ZBD1800
( ) OFF
• HEAVYWASH
NOR_ALW_SH
• UGHTWASH
•Cm_ACRYST_
RI_SE0_LY
Control
Settings
1. Wash Cycles
HFLAVY WASH
NORMAL WASH
LIGHT WASH
CHINA
CRYSTAL
RINSE ONLY
2. START
For heavily soiled dishes or cookware. Everyday dishes may be included.
For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils.
NOTE: Many disi_es have lighter soil than normal. Choosing a cycle other than
NORMAL WASH will save energy and water.
For dishes with light soils.
For lightly soiled china and crystal, use the CHINA CRYSTAL cycle.
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. DO NOT use detergent.
Slowlx turn the Dial to the desired position. Don't turn it past that position, or
}ou could accidentall) miss a _inse. There is a time dela} between start-tq_ and
water fill, so ?ou will not hem" an} wash action right awa?.
Cycle
Sequence
Water Time
Cycles (approx.) (approx.)
HI_VY WASH 6.1 gal. 104 rain.
NORMAL WASH 5.3 gal. 98 rain.
LIGHT WASH 4.5 gal. 92 rain.
CHINA CRYSTAL 3.6 gal. 86 min.
RINSE ONLY 1.8 gal. 56 min.
Rinse Rinse
Rinse
Cycle Sequence
Rinse Rinse _sh Rinse Rinse
Rinse Rinse X_'ash Rinse Rinse
Rinse Rinse _sh Rinse Rinse
Rinse xA_sh Rinse Rinse
Rinse Rinse

Using the Dishwasher
Dis/_ruasher
Cheeh
the Water
7>mperature
Tile entering water should be at least 120°F and
slot more than 150°F, for eftbctive cleaning and
to prevent dish damage. Check tile water
teinperature with a casldy or meat thermometer
Turn on the hot water fhucet nearest tile
dishwashei, place tile themlometer ill a glass
and let tile water rim continuously into tile glass
until tile temperature stops rising.
Use a Rinse
Agent
A rinse agent improves dry performance,
reduces spots and prevents new fihn buildup
on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware
and plastic. Jet-Dry ® and Cascade Crystal
Clear ® are recommended rinse agents for
Monogram Dishwashers.
Filling the Dispenser
Tile rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse
agent. [)nder normal conditions, this will last
approximately one month. Tsy to kee I) it lull,
but do slot overfill.
1. Make sure tile dishwasher door is fldly open.
2. Tm'n tile dispenser cap to the lett and
lift it out.
3. Add rinse agent smtil the indicator window
looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a
damp cloth.
5. P.eplace the dispenser cap.
Rinse Aid Setting
Tile amount of rinse agent released into the final
wash can be ac!iusted. The timtsn T setting is at the
midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard
water) spots on dishes, tUa higher setting. If you
observe foam in tile final rinse, try a lower setting.
To adjust the setting, remove the dispenser
knob; then turn tile ac!juster counterclockwise
to increase tile al//OUSlt ot iinse agent or
clockwise to reduce the amount of rinse agent
dispensed.
indicator
Dispensercap
P rget to
Add a
Dish ?
A fi)rgotten dish can be added anv tilne befiwe
the inain wash,
1. Unlatch the door to interlupt the cycle,
Squeeze the door latch to release the door,
2. Do not open the door until the water spray
action stops. Stealn inav rise out of the
dishwasher.
3. Add fi)rgotten dishes.
4. Close the door and push it in to relatch.

Using the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Detergents Use only detergent specifically made for use
in dishwashers. Cascade ® and Eleetrasol ®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been
approved l_r use in all Monogram Dishwashers.
Kee I) your detergent _'esh and dry. Don't put
powdered detergent into tile dispenser until
you're ready to wash dishes.
Tile amount of detergent to rise depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard
water, you need extra detergent. With soil
water, you need less detergent.
Protect your dishes and dishwasher bv
contacting your _ter department and asking
ho_&rhard your water is. Twelve or more glains
is extremely hard waten A water softener is
recommended. Without it, lime can build up
in tile _x:_ter _;dve, which could stick while open
and cause flooding. Too much detergent with
soti water can cause a permanent cloudiness
of' glassware, called et_/_i%_;
Use tile inti)nnation ill tile table below as a
guideline to determine tile amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to })lace ill tile dispenser.
Nmnber
of Grains Detergent Cups to Fill
I,ess than 4 15 cup
4 to 8 25 cup
8 to 12 15 and 25 cups
Greater than 12 15, 25 cups and
tile open cup
Button
Toopenthe wash cover,pressthebutton andthe coverwill flip back.
Do not use hand dish detergent.
m
m
NOTE: Lrsing a detergent that is not
specifically designed %r dishwashers will
cause tile dishwasher to fill with stlds. During
operation, these suds will spill out of tile
dishwasher vents, covering tile kitchen
floor and making tile floor wet.
Because so many detergent containers look
alike, store tile dishwasher detergent in a
separate space ti'om all other cleaners. Show
anyone who may use tile 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 ii)nn ulated
to work with dishwashers.
Forheavily-soiledloads,usethePotsandPansorHeawWashcycles
ahdaddalittleextradetergeht.

I,oading the Racks
Dishwasher
For best dishwashing results, follow these
loading guidelines. Features and appearance
of racks and silverware baskets may vary from
your model.
{7[)perRack .....................
)
The upper rack is fi)r glasses, cups and saucers.
This is also a secure place for dishwashe>safe
plastics. A cup shelf may be placed in the up
or down position to add flexibility. The upper
rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped
utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other
items should be placed fhce down.
Secu*v la*gvr dishwashe>s@ plastics over two,finge*:s
when possib&,
Mahe sm_, small plasti_ ilcms are secu*_, so th(9' (an'l
,/)all onto the h_:ating"e&ment.
Be su*_, that items do not protrude througT_ the bottom
q/ the _w(h and block *oration q/ the midd# spray
arm. This could r_:sult in poor wash pe*jbrmance
jbr it,:ms in the upper _v,:h.
Lower Ra& 1,17wnloading" the lower male, do not load la*_qvplatl(o's
or trays in theJi_mt 1_,/I_o*w_:*:They may p_:vent
([ele*_t{'¢ttt /}om C_*77111(ltlgt_" durint_" the a:a,sh _7c[¢.
The lower rack is best used ti)i" plates, saucers
and cookware. I,arge itelns should go ahmg the
sides, i,oad platters, pots and bowls along the
sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side
of itelns should face the center of the rack.
Be ca@d not to let aportion oJany item such as a
pot or dish handle exlend throIg'h the bottom *nck.
Thi,s coldd block the wash arm and cause poor
washing" _',_ults.
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