GE Monogram ZBD1870 User manual

Owner’s
Manual
Dishwasher
ZBD1850
ZBD1870

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Consumer Information
Dishwasher
Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an elo uent 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 uestions, visit our Website at: monogram.com
Introduction
Contents
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 23, 24
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–14
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 19
Model and Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–11
Control Panel and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Water Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rinse Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Detergents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dishwasher Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–17
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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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 uestions.
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.
OR
Visit our Website at: 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 re uest 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.
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

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CAUTION: To prevent minor injury or property damage
•Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available, may be hot to the touch. Use care
before handling.
•Using a detergent that is
not specifically designed
for dishwashers will
cause the dishwasher
to fill with suds.
•If your dishwasher is connected to a
wall switch, ensure that the switch is
on prior to use.
•On dishwashers with electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the wall switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5–10
seconds after turning the switch on
before touching ON/OFF to allow
the control to initialize.
•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.
•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.
IMPOR AN SAFE Y INS RUC IONS
READ ALL INS RUC IONS BEFORE USE
SAVE HESE INS RUC IONS
WARNING! WATER HEATER SA ETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
roduced 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 allow 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.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
This dishwasher must be ro erly 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 monogram.com.
•Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring
system; or run an e uipment-grounding conductor
with the circuit conductors and connect to the
e uipment-grounding terminal or lead of the
appliance.
•Improper connection of the e uipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a ualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
•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 ualified 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 a liance from the ower su ly.
We recommend having a qualified technician
service your a liance.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

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 hrow Away Your Old Dishwasher:
•Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
WARNING! RISK O CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Door latch keeper
Hold nut at top of dishwasher
while removing screw
IMPOR AN SAFE Y INS RUC IONS
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner’s Manual.
•Use only powder, tabs, li uid detergents or rinse
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 Crystal Clear®rinse agents have been
approved for use in all GE dishwashers.
•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 e uivalent. 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.
•Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
•Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door or the door latch keeper of the washing
compartment.
•Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and li uids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
•Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.
WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:

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Dishwasher
Control Panel
ON
OFF
DELAY
HOURS
CYCLE
SELECT
1 - 24 HR.
LOW RINSE AID
HEAVY NORMAL
LIGHT GLASSES AIR-DRY SPEED RINSE
CLEAN
ON/OFF With door open, press ON/OFF button to turn the unit ON to begin operation and OFF at the end
of a wash cycle. The ON/OFF light is displayed when the dishwasher is ON.
WASH CYCLE Press CYCLE SELECT button to choose wash cycle. The light under the cycle name will display to
SELEC IONS indicate which cycle has been selected.
NO E: All cycle times and water usage information contained in this section are approximate
values. Actual results will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, inlet water
temperature and household water pressure.
HEAVY 6.2 gallons, 125 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. This
cycle also includes heated dry.
NORMAL 5.3 gallons, 100 minutes
This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils that
have not been pre-rinsed. This cycle also includes heated dry.
LIGH 4.4 gallons, 85 minutes
This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with light soils that have
been pre-rinsed. This cycle also includes heated dry.
GLASSES 3.5 gallons, 65 minutes
This cycle is meant for lightly soiled glassware. This cycle has less heating during the wash and
rinse to protect your glassware. This cycle also has a lower temperature heated dry.
AIR-DRY 3.5 gallons, 50 minutes
This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with light soils that have
been pre-rinsed and should air dry naturally. This cycle does not include heated dry.
SPEED 5.3 gallons, 80 minutes
This cycle is meant for loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware with medium soils that
have not been pre-rinsed. This cycle features reduced wash times to allow for faster cycle
completion. This cycle also has a reduced time heated dry.
RINSE 1 gallon, 10 minutes
For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not use detergent with this cycle. This cycle
does not include heated dry.
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Dishwasher
Control Panel
DELAY HOUR This option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours.
SELEC ION With the door open, turn the dishwasher ON by pressing the ON/OFF button; then press DELAY
HOURS button to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the wash cycle. The
hours will show in the display window.
NO E: To cancel the DELAY HOURS option before the start of the cycle, repeatedly press the
DELAY HOURS button until the display is blank or reads “00.”
S AR ING After selecting the wash cycle (Step 2) and delay hours (Step 3), if desired, close the door of the
A CYCLE dishwasher to start the cycle or begin the DELAY HOURS countdown. When the cycle starts, the
drain begins and approximately 60 seconds later the water fill begins.
S A US
INDICA ORS
LOW RINSE AID The red light will display when the rinse aid dispenser needs to be refilled with li uid rinse aid. Use
of Jet-Dry® or Cascade Crystal Clear® rinse agent removes spots and prevents new film
buildup on your dishes, glassware, flatware, cookware and plastics. See page 6 for instructions on
refilling the rinse aid dispenser.
CLEAN The green light will display and a beep will sound to alert you that the wash cycle is complete.
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Using the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Check
the Water
Tem erature
The entering water should be at least 120°F
and not more than 150°F 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 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
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.
1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2. Turn the dispenser cap to the left and
lift it out.
3. Add rinse agent until the indicator window
looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a
damp cloth.
5. Replace the dispenser cap.
Rinse Aid Setting
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 you observe
foam in the final rinse, try a lower setting.
o adjust the setting, remove the dispenser
knob; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to
increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise
to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.
M
i
n
M
a
x
Indicator
Dispenser cap
Adjustable setting
Dish
Pre aration
Prior to
Loading
•No prerinsing of normal food soil is re uired if using
Heavy, Normal or Speed wash cycles.
•Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds.
•Remove large uantities of any remaining food.
•Remove leafy vegetables, meat, trimmings and
excessive amounts of grease or oil.

Use only detergent specifically made for use
in dishwashers. Cascade®and Electrasol®
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been
approved for use in all Monogram Dishwashers.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put
detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready
to wash dishes.
The amount of detergent to use depends on
whether your water is hard or soft. With hard
water, you need extra detergent. With soft water,
you need less detergent.
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.
Use the information in the table below as a
guideline to determine the amount of automatic
dishwasher detergent to place in the dispenser.
When using automatic dishwasher detergent
tablets, simply place one tablet in the dispenser
and close the cover.
Do not use hand dish detergent.
NO E: 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
Open
cup
Button
To open the wash cover, press the button and the cover will flip back.
Using the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Detergent Cups to Fill
15 cup
25 cup
15 and 25 cups
15, 25 cups and
the open cup
Number
of Grains
Less than 4
4 to 8
8 to 12
Greater than 12 For heavily-soiled loads, use the Heavy cycle and add a little extra
detergent.
Forget
to add
a dish?
A forgotten dish can be added any time before the
main wash.
1. Unlatch the door to interrupt the cycle. Pull door handle
to release the door.
2. Do not open the door until the water/spray action
stops. Steam may rise out of the dishwasher.
3. Add forgotten dishes.
4. Close the door and push it in to relatch.
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U er Rack
The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers.
This is also a secure place for dishwasher-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 face down.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe lastics over two
tines when ossible.
Make sure small lastic items are secure so they
can’t fall onto the heater.
Be sure that items do not rotrude through the
bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
middle s ray arm. This could result in oor wash
erformance for items in the u er rack.
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For best dishwashing results, follow these
loading guidelines. Features and appearance
of racks and silverware baskets may vary from
your model.
Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load large
latters or trays in the front left corner. They may
revent detergent from circulating during the wash
cycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers
and cookware. Large items should go along the
sides. 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.
Be careful not to let a ortion of any item, such as
a ot or dish handle, extend through the bottom
rack. This could block the wash arm and cause
oor washing results.
Loading the Racks
Dishwasher
The Wine Glass Holder secures wine glasses for
best washability. You may also remove the
silverware basket to allow for all glasses loading
of the lower rack.
Wine Glass
Holder