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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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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 tub flange. numbers here: down the T
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property compartment. damage, personal injury, or loss of life. • Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and • Do not tamper with controls. liquids in the vicinity of this or any other • Do not abuse, sit on, o
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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 out of the reach • Do not touch the heating element during or
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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 FAST WASH NORMAL WASH this manual, features and appearance may NORMAL BOOST LIGHT WASH DRY & & vary from your HEATED HEATED model. DRY DRY 1 2 Cycle Selections Option Selections Control 1. OPTION SELECTIONS—Turn the dial either way to select an option. Settings BOOST Provides extra heat in the wash cycle to increase water temperature
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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 may vary from NORMAL BOOST LIGHT WASH DRY & & your model. HEATED HEATED DRY DRY 1 2 Cycle Selections Option Selections Control 1. OPTION SELECTIONS—Turn the dial either way to select an option. Settings BOOST Provides extra heat in the wash cycle to increase water temperature
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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. This water temp selection provides a wash and rinse with 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 pro
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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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Loading the Racks Dishwasher Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups Fold down cup rack and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure can support extra cup 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 Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups Fold down cup 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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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry Exterior thoroughly. To clean the 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 To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry Exterior thoroughly. To clean the 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 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 to remove • a super fine filter located below the lower spray arm. Perforated stainless steel filter Remove the stainless steel filter by first twisting and removing the glass trap. Lift out the Micr
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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 to remove • a super fine filter located below the lower spray arm. Perforated stainless steel filter Remove the stainless steel filter by first twisting and removing the glass trap. Lift out the Micro-mesh filter stainless steel
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher Light Bulb The interior light bulb is located in the rear top right corner. Replacement To replace— (on some 1. Make sure the dishwasher is disconnected from the models) power supply. 2. Unscrew the plastic lens counterclockwise. Unscrew lens in a counterclockwise 3. Remove the bulb and replace with a maximum 15 watt direction bayonet bulb no larger than 1† in diameter and 2† long. Order part # WD21X10055. Light bulb 4. Make sure the seal is correctly fitted to the
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Optional Accessories Dishwasher Change the You can change the door panel appearance These accessories are available at extra cost by 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 • 1/4† Wood Panel Trim Kit Specify accessory number when ordering. for ZBD5600 ZPF25B (Black) and ZBD5700 ZPF25W (White) only • 3/4† Trimless Panel Kit ZPF75B (Black) ZPF75W (White) 19
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Before You Call For Service Dishwasher Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Use this Spots and filming on Extremely hard •Use a rinse agent to remove spots glasses and flatware water and prevent new film build-up. problem Low inlet water •To remove stubborn spots from glassware: solver temperature 1 Remove all metal utensils from the Overloading the dishwasher dishwasher. Improper loading 2 Do not add detergent. Old or damp powder 3 Select the NORMAL WASH cycle detergent and HEATED D
