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Monogram.
Use and Care Guide
for ZBD4700
ZBD4800
ZBD4900
Dishwasher
TM
1996 Monogram.
Dishwasher
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HELP US HELP YOU… CONTENTS Before using your dishwasher, read this book carefully. Safety Instructions ................3 It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Operating Instructions, Tips Keep it handy for answers to your questions. Appliance Registration ...........2 China, Crystal, Sterling ........10 If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: Cycle Features ........................4 ® GE Answer Center Detergent Guide ....................
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Contents Important Safety Instructions Cycles Options SCRUBBER POT-
NORMAL
WASH WATE SAVE R R & HOLD RINSE
WASH HEAT
BOOST HEATE DR Y D
ESAVE NERGY
R Potscrubber 1125 Quiet Power DRYING OFF WASHING RINSING DELAY ST ART ED
BOOST) START ( NO HEAT 64 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING—When using this • Do not attempt to repair or replace any part appliance, always exercise basic safety of your dishwasher unless it is specifically preca
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HOW TO OPERATE THE DISHWASHER PREWASH WASH RINSE DRY RINSE & HOLD NORMAL WASH
POTS & PANS FILL
ON
DELAY
POTS
HI
RINSE
START & PANS TEMP
OFF AID
CHINA & CRYSTAL RINSE & DRY Monogram. Features and appearance may vary slightly. STEP 1. Load your dishwasher. See Loading section. The machine will start automatically at the correct time. To stop the dishwasher, press the ON/OFF button. Go to STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. Step 7. (See Detergent Guide.) For best results u
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Operating Instructions Energy-Saving Tips Hot Water What Happens in Each Cycle Wash Cycle Water Use Time Gallons Minutes (approx.) (approx.) Cycles Cycle Sequence Pre 7.3 90–95 Wash Rinse Rinse Rinse Dry POTS & PANS Wash Pre NORMAL WASH 80–87 Wash Rinse Rinse Dry 5.7 Wash 4 Rinse Rinse Dry RINSE & DRY 50 CHINA & CRYSTAL 4.4 53 Wash Rinse Rinse Dry RINSE & HOLD 1.8 8 Rinse Energy-Saving Tips • Operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the • If you don’t need your dishes right away, open your di
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Rinse Agent Dispenser Regulator How to Use a Rinse Agent Your rinse agent reservoir is provided with a regulator. It is recommended that a liquid rinse agent be used This regulator controls the amount of rinse agent at all times with your dishwasher. Do not use powder dispensed. or solid rinse agents. • If water spots appear, it is recommended that Your rinse agent has a dual purpose with your the regulator be turned to a higher number. dishwasher. It makes water flow off dishes quicker • If y
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Rinse Agent Detergents Dish Preparation Detergent Dispenser To open your detergent dispenser cover, press the The detergent will be dispensed automatically during retainer button. The cover will flip back. the wash portion of the cycle. Once the cover is open, fill the detergent main cup If you have a problem closing the cover of the detergent compartment with detergent, as suggested in the guide dispenser, it is likely due to excess detergent in the area below. Close the cover until it clicks s
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER Your dishwasher should be loaded so that water can circulate freely and reach every part of every item that is to be cleaned. When unloading the dishwasher always unload the bottom rack first and then unload the upper rack. This sequence of unloading will minimize the chance of water drops from the upper rack falling on the dishes in the bottom rack. The silverware basket of the dishwasher has a handle to allow easy removal of the basket to your silverware drawer for
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Upper Rack Bottom Rack How to Load the Bottom Rack • Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. • Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing down. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallow items may be angled provided the lower side does not shield the soiled surface inside from the water. • Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your
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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. China/ 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 patterns fade. Gold leaf rest of the set. will disco
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What is Dishwasher-Safe Care and Cleaning CARE AND CLEANING Clean the outer surface and door jambs with a lightly Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives WR97X0216) is available from GE Service or sharp objects; they can damage the dishwasher. and Parts Centers. If your model has a stainless steel front panel, The inside usually takes care of itself. Keeping your clean it with a good appliance polish wax. The rinse agent dispenser filled all
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CYCLE PHASE A fuse in your home may be blown, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or LIGHTS DON’T reset circuit breaker. COME ON DISHWASHER • Dishwasher door may not be closed securely. Close door until you hear it click. DOESN’T START • Turn dishwasher on. • Cycle not selected. Turn to desired cycle. DISHES NOT CLEAN • Spray arms blocked. Check for free rotation of both upper and lower arms. • Water inlet temperature too low. Ma
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The Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Spotting can be caused by all these things: SPOTS AND FILMING ON • Extremely hard water. See How to Choose and Use Detergent section. GLASSES AND FLATWARE • Low inlet water temperature. See How to Test Water Temperature section. • Overloading the dishwasher. • Improper loading. See Loading section. • Old or damp powder detergent. • Phosphate level in detergent too low. See How to Choose and Use Detergent section. • Rinse agent dispenser empty. See How to
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We ’ll Be There 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! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center® information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR MONOGRAM DISHWASHER here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR RACK WHAT IS COVERED WARRANTY ******************************* FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For five years from date of original This warranty is extended to purchase, we will provide, free of the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original charge, replacement parts for any succeeding owner for products purchase, w
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I95900116.01 Pub. No. 49-5771 Part No. 165D4700P118 TM 8-96 CG Monogram. Printed in Italy General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225
