GE Monogram ZBD5900 How to use

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TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
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ZBD5900
ZBD5700
ZBD5600
Dishwashers

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1.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION Page 2
1.1 Description 2
1.2 Model Designation 3
1.3 Major Component Location 4
1.4 Micro Filtration 5
2.0 SAFETY Page 7
2.1 Warning 7
2.2 Safety Practices 7
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS Page 8
3.1 General Specifications 8
4.0 FAULT DIAGNOSIS Page 11
4.1 Introduction 11
4.2 Electronic 8 Button (5700 & 5900) - Self Diagnosis 12
4.3 Fill Time Menu 14
4.4 General Diagnosis - Models 5900 & 5700 16
4.5 General Diagnosis - Model 5600 21
5.0 SERVICE PROCEDURES Page 33
5.1 General Access 33
5.2 Procedures 34
5.2.1 Door Latch 34
5.2.2 Door Panel 5600 & 5700 Models 34
5.2.3 Door Panel 5900 Model 35
5.2.4 Control Panel assembly 5700 Model 36
5.2.5 Power Control Board (PCB) - 5700 & 5900 Models36
5.2.6 Control Panel - 5700 Model 37
5.2.7 Door Hinge, Spring & Push Rod Guides 38
5.2.8 Stainless Steel Door Liner 39
5.2.9 Tub Gasket 40
5.2.10 Upper Venturi Assembly 41
5.2.11 Upper Venturi Assembly - Disassembly 42
5.2.12 Upper Venturi Assembly - Reassemble 42
5.2.13 Upper Venturi Assembly - Reinstall 43
5.2.14 Upper Basket Rail & Wheel Guides 43
5.2.15 Upper Basket Feed Pipe 43
5.2.16 Load Collector 43
5.2.17 Drain Cup Filter 45
5.2.18 Perforated Stainless Steel LH side Wash Filter 45
5.2.19 Micro-mesh Barrel Wash Filter 45
5.2.20 Recuperative By-pass Filter 45
5.2.21 Lower Spray Arm Support 46
5.2.22 Perforated Stainless Steel RH side Wash Filter 46
5.2.23 Overfill Spillway 46
5.2.24 Undersump Overfill Float and
Microswitch Assembly 47
5.2.25 Undersump Overfill and Microswitch Assembly
Removal/Reinstall 48
5.2.26 Pressure Switch 49
5.2.27 Capacitor - Wash Motor 49
5.2.28 Pressure Switch, Capacitor and Fill Time Switch
Mounting Bracket 50
5.2.29 Thermostat - Over-temperature 50
5.2.30 Heating Element 51
INDEX
5.2.31 Water Inlet Solenoid Valve 52
5.2.32 Drain Pump - Removal 52
5.2.33 Wash Motor/Pump Assembly - Removal 53
5.2.34 Wash Motor/Pump - Disassembly 55
5.2.35 Wash Motor/Pump - Reassemble 56
5.2.36 Sump 57
5.2.37 Sump Base plate/Non-return Flap Valve 57
5.2.38 Interior Light - 5700 & 5900 Models 58
5.2.39 Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser 59
5.2.40 Control Panel Assembly - 5600 model 59
5.2.41 Timer Control Knob - 5600 model 60
5.2.42 Power Select Knob - 5600 model 60
5.2.43 Control Panel - 5600 Model 60
5.2.44 Dress Panel LH Side - 5600 Model 60
5.2.45 Dress Panel RH Side - 5600 Model 61
5.2.46 Door Handle - all models 61
5.2.47 Door Handle Cover Plate - all models 62
5.2.48 Door Lock Microswitch - all models 62
5.2.49 Door Lock Microswitch Lever- all models 63
5.2.50 Timer Control - 5600 model 63
5.2.51 Power Select Switch - 5600 model 64
5.2.52 Thermostat - Normal (red dot) and
Thermostat - Boost (black dot) - 5600 Model 65
5.2.53 Fill Time Switch - 5600 model 66
5.2.54 Main Terminal Block 66
6.0 WIRING / PROGRAM INFORMATION Page 67
6.1 Loom Numbering Code 67
6.2 Sequence Chart and Wash Programs - 5700 &
5900 Models 68
6.3 Wiring Diagram - 5700 & 5900 Models 69
6.4 Sequence Chart - 5600 Model 70
6.5 Wiring Diagram - 5600 Model 71

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1.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION
1.1 DESCRIPTION
1.1.2 Electronic Model 5900 1.1.3 Electronic Model 5700
Wash program knob
Hinge Spring
Leveling feet
Adjustable height and
depth kick panel
Hinge
Spring
Leveling
feet
Adjustable height and depth kick panel
1.1.1 Rotary Model 5600 Power select Knob
ZBD5900 has a FULL Stainless Steel Door Panel ZBD5700 has a separate control escutcheon with the
door panel beneath it.

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Detergent and rinse
aid dispenser
Lower Basket
Upper Basket
Rating Plate
1.1.3 Interior, 5600, 5700 & 5900 Models
Light - 5700 & 5900 only
1.2 MODEL DESIGNATION
MODEL 5600 5700 5900
MARKET USA USA USA
CONTROL PANEL
Type Rotary Electronic Electronic
CABINET
White Yes Yes No
Black Yes Yes No
Stainless Steel No No Yes
PROGRAMS
Rinse and hold Yes Yes Yes
Fast Wash Yes Yes Yes
Light Wash Yes No No
Normal Wash Yes Yes Yes
Super Wash Yes Yes Yes
OPTIONS
Boost Yes Yes Yes
Delay Start No Yes Yes
Sanitemp No Yes Yes
Heated Dry Yes Yes Yes
FEATURES
Place Settings 10 10 10
Interior Light No Yes Yes
Overfill Protection Yes Yes Yes
UPPER BASKET
Height Adjustable Levels 2 2 2
Fold Down Cup Rack 4 4 4
Glass Wire Fixed 1 1 1
Glass Wire Adjustable 1 1 1
LOWER BASKET
Fold Down Racks Yes Yes Yes
Largest Plate (inches) 12.2 12.2 12.2
Cutlery Basket Covers 2 2 2
FILL TIME MENU FOR ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL
BOARD
Progress Indicator Time in seconds
Illuminated
Pre-Wash 75
Wash 80 (Factory default all models)
Rinse 90
Dry 100
Clean 110

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1.3 Major Component Location
1.3.1 All Models - 5600, 5700 & 5900
The diagrams below illustrate the location of the major components. Refer to Section 5.1
1. Upper Basket Feed Pipe
2. Door Microswitch
3. Interior Light (5700 & 5900 only)
4. Power Select Switch (5600 only)
5. Timer Control (5600 only)
6. Electronic Controller (5700 & 5900 only)
7. Load Collector
8. Door hinge, Spring and Push Rod Guide
9. Thermostat Boost (5600 only)
10. Thermostat Normal (5600 only)
11. Pressure Switch
12. Fill Time Switch (5600 only)
13. Wash Motor Capacitor
1235
7
24
13
4 6
8
9
10 21
23
20
19
11
12
2218 17 1416 15
5600 Model 5700 & 5900 Models
14. Overfill Spillway
15. Undersump - Overfill Collector
16. Undersump - Collector Float
17. Sump
18. Drain Pump
19. Over-temperature Thermostat
20. Wash Motor Pump
21. Heating Element
22. Water Inlet Solenoid Valve
23. Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
24. Light Switch (5700 & 5900 only)