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GE Monogram
®
Use and Care Guide
Dishwasher
ZBD5600
ZBD5700
ZBD5900
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Consumer Information Dishwasher 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, 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 guide carefully. It is intended to help If you don’t understand something or need Before you operate and maintain your new dishwasher more help, call in the USA: using properly. GE Answer Center®, your Keep it handy for answers to your questions. 800.626.2000, dishwasher 24 hours a day, 7 days a week In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030. You can find the model and serial numbers Before sending in this card, please write these Write at the inside left t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES WARNING! For your safety, the information in this guide • Do not discard a dishwasher without first must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, removing the door of the washing compartment. explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property • Do not store or use combustible materials, damage, personal injury, or loss of life. gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Do not tamp
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PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and • Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping located in accordance with the Installation or packing material properly. Instructions before it is used. If you did not • Do not attempt to repair or replace any part receive an Installation Instructions sheet with of your dishwasher unless it is specifically your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling recommended in this manual. All other us toll-free in the US
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER Use this appliance only for its intended • Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such purpose as described in this Owner’s Guide. as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage • Use only powder, tabs or liquid detergents to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher may result. dishwasher and keep them o
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Control Panel — ZBD5600 Dishwasher You can locate 0 RINSE & HOLD OFF your model number on the SUPER WASH NORMAL BOOST left inside of your dishwasher tub. Throughout this FAST WASH NORMAL WASH manual, features and appearance NORMAL BOOST may vary from LIGHT WASH DRY & & your model. HEATED HEATED DRY DRY 1 2 Cycle Selections Option Selections 1. OPTION SELECTIONS—Turn the dial either way to select an option. Control BOOST Provides extra heat in the wash cycle to increase water temperature for best
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Control Panel — ZBD5600 Dishwasher Close the door until it locks in place and turn the Options Selections dial to the desired setting. Start a Then turn the Cycle Selections dial to the desired setting to start the dishwasher. There is a time wash load delay between start-up and water fill while the timer is advancing. Therefore you will not hear any wash action right away. To interrupt/pause a wash cycle during operation, turn the Option Selections dial to the OFF position. To restart, turn th
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Control Panel — ZBD5700 & ZBD5900 Dishwasher You can locate your model Pre-Wash Rinse & Fast Normal Super Heated Water Delay Clear number on the Hold Wash Start Wash Wash Dry Temp Wash left inside of your dishwasher tub. Rinse Throughout this Dry 6 manual, features 4 2 and appearance Clean may vary from your model. Cycle Status Cycle Selections Option Selections Indicators 2 3 5 1 4 6 At the start of a cycle all Cycle Status Indicators relevant to that program are illuminated. As the Cycle Statu
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L A I T N E Control Panel — ZBD5700 & ZBD5900 Dishwasher 4. WATER TEMP—This option provides extra heat to increase water temperature for best performance. It is used best with heavily-soiled dishes. This option cannot be used with RINSE & HOLD. NORMAL—This is the default setting—wash and rinse water temperatures up to 149°F. BOOST—This water temp selection provides a wash and rinse with water temperatures up to 158°F. SANI—This water temp selection provides a sanitizing wash and rinse with wate
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Control Panel — ZBD5700 & ZBD5900 Dishwasher Your dishwasher has the ability to remember what options you like with any particular wash cycle. Auto This means that if you select NORMAL WASH your dishwasher will automatically select the Memory options that you selected last time you washed with the NORMAL WASH cycle. This memory function works with NORMAL WASH and SUPER cycles. You can change the options that have been remembered with a particular wash cycle if you require. NOTE: Pressing the CL
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1 1 2 2 M 3 3 Using the dishwasher Dishwasher The entering water must be at least 120°F. and Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the Water not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass Temperature to prevent dish damage. Check the water and let the water run continuously into the temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. glass until the temperature stops rising. A rinse agent improves dry performance, • If rinse agent spills, wipe it up imme
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Loading the Racks Dishwasher The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups Fold down cup rack Upper Rack can support extra cup and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. The cup shelf may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. The cup shelf can also secure wine glasses at an angle for best washability. Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push in the rack to make sure they will clear the
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Loading the Racks Dishwasher Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place Silverware spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Basket Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers, should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with silverware on top. Flip d
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the Exterior exterior painted panels use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Use stainless steel cleaner on stainless steel panel. You can order Stainless Steel Magic # WX10X15 through GE Parts in the USA, by calling 800.626.2002. In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030. The stainless steel tub can be cleaned w
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher Periodically, remove and clean the spray arms Removing to make sure that none of the nozzles have Pull up to remove and Cleaning become blocked. the Spray To remove the lower spray arm, grasp the Arms and center of the spray arm and pull upwards, it will unclip. When replacing, make sure the spray Glass Trap arm is fully seated. The plastic cone on the underside of the spray arm can be detached by unscrewing it counterclockwise. To remove the upper spray arm, careful
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In addition to the glass trap, your dishwasher The Wash has three fine filters— Filters • a two piece round perforated stainless steel filter located in the base of the dishwasher. • a finer micro-mesh filter located under the stainless steel filter. Grip filter and lift • a super fine filter located below the lower to remove spray arm. Perforated stainless Remove the stainless steel filter by first twisting steel filter and removing the glass trap. Lift out the stainless steel filter. Micro-mes
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher The interior light bulb is located in the rear top right Light Bulb corner. Replacement To replace— (on some Unscrew lens in a 1. Make sure the dishwasher is disconnected from the models) counterclockwise power supply. direction 2. Unscrew the plastic lens counterclockwise. Light bulb 3. Remove the bulb and replace with a maximum 15 watt bayonet bulb no larger than 1† in diameter and 2† long. Order part # WD21X10055. 4. Make sure the seal is correctly fitted to the
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Optional Accessories Dishwasher You can change the door panel appearance These accessories are available at extra cost by Change the of your dishwasher by ordering one of these calling in the USA, 800.626.2002. In Canada, Dishwasher’s optional accessories: call 1.888.880.3030. Appearance for • 1/4† Wood Panel Trim Kit Specify accessory number when ordering. ZBD5600 and ZPF25B (Black) ZBD5700 only ZPF25W (White) • 3/4† Trimless Panel Kit ZPF75B (Black) ZPF75W (White) 19
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Before You Call For Service Dishwasher PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Questions? Cycle Status Indicators Time too long between •Each button must be touched within Use this (on some models) go button selection 15 seconds after touching another control. problem off when you’re setting solver Unusual noises Some of the sounds you will hear are normal • Timer advancing as cycle progresses. • Detergent cup opening. • Water draining out of the tub immediately after you touch a button. Utensils a
