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Monogam.
Use and Care Guide
for ZBD3000
Dishwasher
1993 Momgam. ““
Dishwashv
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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’ 11 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 in the kitc
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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: Use these numbers in any Model Number correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher. Serial Number If you received a damaged dishwasher... Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sol
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WORTANT SAFETY mSTRUCTIONS Read W titmctions before ming ttis appliance. ● Do not tamper with controls. WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic ● Do not touch the Calrod@ heating element safety precautions, including the A during or immediately after use. following: ‘ Do not operate your dishwasher unless dl ● Use this appliance only for its intended enclosure panels are properly in place. purpose, as you will find described in ● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the this Use an
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ENERGY-SAVING TWS ● Select a SOIL OPTION that will remove soil ● Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full. Let from load. the dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle ● If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door HEATED DRY off (Energy saver) feature that when waiting for a full load. This helps to keep soils turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry moist, easier to r
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DIS~ASHER step 1. Load your dishwasher with dishes, step 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. silverware, pots, pans, bowls, etc. according to Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. (See instructions in the Loading section. How to Use a Rinse Agent section.) Close and latch dishwasher door. CYCLE PHASE SYSTEMS I CYCLES ENERGY MONITOR — POT- NORMAL SHORT CHII SCRUBBER WASH WASH CRVS TIME TO END OF CYCLE 1111 ,000[ / / Systems Monitor Step 3. Select desired wash
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DOOR LATCH “OFF “POSITION SELECTED CYCLE INDICATOR LIGHTS OPTIONS SOIL NORMAL LIGHT WASH HEAT SOIL SOIL BOOST / ‘E’: m ihh h,n ❑ B\ ‘Monogram \ Step 4. Select a soil option Step 5. Select a drying option Step 6. Start dishwasher If you wish to make program ● HEATED DRY on—Provides ● When you’re ready to wash dishes, changes, start with the soil level. faster drying. Can be changed touch the START pad. There is a You should select a change within while cycle is running. time delay between start-u
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OPEMT~G ~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. NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you WASH, NORMAL SOIL and HEATED DRY off will don’t have to reprogram each time. automatically be programmed. Make any new selections as desired
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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU W~T’S ~PPEN~G DISPLAY / WHAT IT MEANS NUMERALS FROM Number of minutes left in the cycle. 1 to 99 MINUTES NUMERALS FROM Number of hours delay until start of cycle. 1 to 14 HRS. DELAY Shows relative amount of energy used from LO (one bar lighted) to HI (all five ENERGY MONITOR LO—_—— — HI bars lighted). ENERGY SAVER Indicates energy-efficient selection made such as SHORT WASH, LIGHT SOIL or ENERGY SAVER (UNHEATED) DRYING. WASHING I DisplayedduringPre-wash, Pre-rinsean
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THE SYSTEMS MONITOR TELLS YOU IF CERTAIN THINGS ARE WRONG DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO -— Electrical power to the dishwasher IF DISHWASHER WAS IN USE WHEN THE POWER Pk has been interrupted but is now FAILURE OCCURRED: and back on. 1. Unlatch the door. If the detergent cup is open, add RESET detergent and close the cup. 2. Relatch the door and touch “START,” then immediately touch “CLEAR RESET.” (This will pump any remaining water out of the machine.) 3. Select the desired cycle and rerun the
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DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO DRAIN There is too much water in the The dishwasher is designed to automatically pump out WATER dishwasher. If DRAIN WATER extra water as long as the door is latched. When you hear appears after a power failure, this the motor stop running: is normal and the dishwasher will 1. Unlatch the door and see if all the water is gone. (It is correct itself. normal for a small amount of water to remain in the bottom of tub to keep the water seal lubricated.) 2. If you see
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OPEMT~G ~STRUCTIONS (continued) mat happens in each cycle ● You’ll hear occasional clicting sounds: —Soft food disposer shredding action. —Drain valve opening to pump water out. —Detergent cup opening. ● The motor stops during drying. ● Water vapor comes through the vent by the door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out. Water Usage I Cvcle Time Minu;es (Ap rox.) Gallons (An ‘-ox.) Ieavy E Light +eav: tied, Light Numbet Soil Soil Soil Soil Cvcle Seauence Soil Soil Fills Wasb Cyc
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How to test water temperature: Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually and activate powder detergents. low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water Check your water temperature with a candy or meat heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn dish
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OPE~TING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) How to choose and use the right detergent. (continued) Too much detergent with soft water not only wastes You’ll find two detergent money, it can be harmful. It can cause a permanent OPEN dispensers on the inside cloudiness of glassware, called “etching.” An outside CUP door of your dishwasher. % layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes Two, because some cycles — \~ some time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to use two washes. find out the hardn
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER This is u random mixed load, the most common type WATCH OUT FOR THIS. you will have. The washer tower rises through the center of the Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in the cycle. Don’t block it or load tall things next to it. the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such the center sends wa
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DIS~ASHER Shelf Up Shelf Down Fold the folding shelf up for glasses and tall things. The folding shelf gives you extra space for cups and Place tall items to the outside so the upper wash arm is long utensils on two levels. Load the lower level first, not blocked. then fold the shelf down. HOW TO LOAD THE BOTTOM RACK Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, Pots, pans, casseroles, salad bowls, mixing bowls and pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the b
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HOW TO LOAD T~ BOTTOM WCK Precaution! Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler Take out anything that may fall or extend through the pans and racks along the edge. bottom of the basket. Put flatware in the removable basket with handles up to protect your hands. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. The security cell cover, hinged in the handle, can be lowered to either side to secure light-weight
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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY IN YOUR DISHWASHER. Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads. Chinti YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set, patterns fade. Gold leaf will disco
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CA~ AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or WR97X0216) is available from GE Appliance Parts Marts. sharp objects on the panel. They can damage it. Clean the outside with a good appliance polish The inside usually takes care of itself. If it should wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. can scratch.
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HOW TO CHANGE COLOR PANELS The panels are held in place by the door trim and the If you are redecorating, you can change your trim on the panel below the door. Each side of each dishwasher’s front panels to match or blend with your panel is a different color. Or you can paint a panel with new colors. the color of your own choice. How to Change Door Panel Insert NOTE: Do not operate 1. Take out trim screws on either side dishwasher while changing of the dishwasher door. Remove the side trim. pane
