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Owner’s
Manual
Dishwasher
ZBD1850
ZBD1870
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Consumer Information Dishwasher Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen Introduction 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.
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Consumer Information Dishwasher Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help If you don’t understand something or need more Before you operate and maintain your new dishwasher help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service using properly. numbers included on the Consumer Services your page in the back section of this manual. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. dishwasher OR Visit our Website at: monogram.com You can locate your model and serial numbers Before sending in th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY run for several minutes. Do this before using any Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be electrical appliance which is connected to the hot produced in a water heater that has not been
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER Junked or abandoned dishwashers are Hold nut at top of dishwasher dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a while removing screw few days.” If you are getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher: Door latch keeper • Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the door latch keeper (as show
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Control Panel Dishwasher 3 2 ON DELAY HEAVY NORMAL LIGHT GLASSES AIR-DRY SPEED RINSE CYCLE SELECT OFF HOURS LOW RINSE AID CLEAN 1 - 24 HR. 1 5 5 1 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 2 SELECTIONS indicate which cycle has been selected. NOTE: All cycle t
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Control Panel Dishwasher 3 DELAY HOUR This option allows you to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 24 hours. SELECTION 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. NOTE: 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.
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x a M Using the Dishwasher Dishwasher The entering water should be at least 120°F Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the Check and not more than 150°F for effective cleaning dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and the Water and to prevent dish damage. Check the water let the water run continuously into the glass until Temperature temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. the temperature stops rising. A rinse agent improves dry performance, 3. Add rinse agent until the indicator w
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Using the Dishwasher Dishwasher Use only detergent specifically made for use Do not use hand dish detergent. Detergents ® ® 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,
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Loading the Racks Dishwasher For best dishwashing results, follow these of racks and silverware baskets may vary from loading guidelines. Features and appearance your model. The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Upper Rack 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. Secur
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Loading the Racks Dishwasher The silverware basket may be used without Silverware the topper for quick loading. With the topper, Basket flatware is better positioned for the dishwasher to thoroughly wash and dry all pieces by preventing nesting. Without the Topper Put the flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic it
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher Cleaning the Door Panel Exterior Before cleaning the front panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have. Refer to the last two letters of your model number. You can locate your model number on the left-hand tub wall just inside the door. If your model number ends with SS, then you have a Stainless Steel door panel. Follow the instructions below for cleaning the door panel for your specific model. Stainless Steel Door Panel (model numbers ending in SS) The s
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher The dishwasher will flush away all normal food Cleaning the Filters Spray soils. However, objects (fruit pits, bones, etc.) may For best performance and results, the filter Arms and collect in openings and should be removed assembly must be cleaned regularly. The filter occasionally to avoid clogging the drain system. Filters efficiently removes food particles from the wash water, allowing water to be recirculated during CAUTION: Personal injury hazard. the cycle. Fo
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place 3. Drain water from the water inlet line and water Protect during the winter, ask a service technician to: valve. (Use a pan to catch the water.) Against 1. Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. 4. Reconnect the water inlet line to the water Freezing Remove fuses or trip circuit breaker. valve. 2. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet line from the water valve. An air gap protects your dishwashe
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Before You Call For Service Dishwasher PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Questions? Noise Some of the sounds you • Detergent cup opening. Use this will hear are normal • The motor starting during the drying period. problem • Water draining out of the tub immediately solver after you start the dishwasher. Utensils are not secure • Make sure everything is secured in in the rack or something dishwasher. small has dropped into the rack Motor hums • Dishwasher has not been used on a regular basis
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Before You Call For Service Dishwasher PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Questions? Dishes and flatware Low inlet water • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct Use this not clean temperature (see page 8). problem Water pressure is • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more solver temporarily low slowly than usual? If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher. Air gap is clogged • Clean the air gap. Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block t
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Before You Call For Service Dishwasher PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Questions? White film on inside Hard water minerals • To clean the interior, apply dishwasher Use this surfaces detergent to a damp sponge. Wear rubber problem gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because solver ® it may cause foaming or sudsing. Cascade ® and Electrasol Automatic Dishwashing Detergents have been approved for use in all Monogram dishwashers. Dishes don’t dry Low inle
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Warranty Dishwasher YOUR MONOGRAM DISHWASHER WARRANTY Staple sales slip or canceled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. ONE-YEAR WHAT IS Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this COVERED limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. From the Date of the Original This warranty is extended to the original purchas
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Consumer Services monogram.com Dishwasher With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll- free! ® Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center information GE Answer service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and ® Center ® courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center service is open 24
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