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Monogram.
Use and Care Guide
for ZBD3500
Dishwasher
TM
1995 Monogram.
Dishwasher
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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’ll find that your Monogram dishwasher’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come. The ZBD3500 Monogram dishwasher was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry. Its sleek design can be beautifully integrated into 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 sold
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Cycles Option s SCRUBB P OT- E RNORMAL
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START ( N HEAT B T) 2 O OOS 64 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 precautions, including the following:
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ENERGY-SAVING TIPS • Operate the dishwasher only when it’s full. Let • If you don’t need your dishes right away, use your the dishes accumulate in the dishwasher. When you ENERGY SAVER DRY feature that turns the put in only a partial load, use the RINSE HOLD drying heater off automatically. Dishes dry naturally cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the over a longer period such as overnight. door when waiting for a full load. This helps to keep • Always select the cycle that uses the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your dishwasher is designed to give maximum performance on loads with normal and heavy soils. The Display This display tells you what is happening in the • Diagnostic codes to alert you to possible problems dishwasher and can alert you to some possible problems. • Time remaining in the cycle will be displayed approx. It also remembers your last cycle so you don’t have to 10–15 minutes after cycle has started. reprogram each time. See Shortcut section. • The amount of soil
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Operating Instructions Load Selection Descriptions NORMAL CHINA CRYSTAL For loads of everyday dishes, glasses and cookware For lightly soiled china and crystal. Water is aerated for with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance a gentle wash. on average soils. RINSE HOLD NOTE: Many dishes have lighter soil than normal. For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Make Choosing a cycle other than NORMAL WASH will sure ENERGY SAVER DRY is selected. Do not use save water. detergen
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Dishwashing shortcut When the dishwasher is loaded and the door latch AUTO is moved to the ON position, the control panel will NORMAL display the last settings you selected. ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING If you don’t want to change any of the settings, ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY simply touch START. NOTE: If there has been a power failure, NORMAL The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you don’t wash and HEATED DRY will automatically be have to
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THE DISPLAY TELLS YOU WHAT’S HAPPENING AUTO CHINA LO HI POTS PANS SENSING SOIL LEVEL NORMAL CLEAN ADD RINSE AID LOCKED WASHING TEMP WATER HEATED RINSING HR. ENERGYSAVER DRY AIR DRYING RESET DELAY DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS AUTO NORMAL NORMAL cycle has been selected. AUTO POTS PANS POTS PANS cycle has been selected. AUTO CHINA CHINA CRYSTAL cycle has been selected. RINSE RINSE HOLD cycle has been selected. HEATED DRY Displayed when ENERGY SAVER DRY is not selected. ENERGY SAVER Displayed when ENERG
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THE DISPLAY 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 has been interrupted but is now FAILURE OCCURRED: back on. 1. Press the RESET pad and wait approximately 30 seconds. RESET 2. Unlatch and open the door. A) If the detergent cup is open and empty and the dishwasher was set for the NORMAL, POTS PANS or CHINA CRYSTAL cycle, close door and put the load through a RINSE HOLD cycle. After the
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DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO This can be caused by either of these reasons: Not enough water is entering the Unlatch the door. If there is no water in the bottom of the dishwasher. dishwasher, check the water supply to the dishwasher. • Is the dishwasher water supply turned on? (Valve usually located under the sink.) or • Is the household water supply turned on? If you use well or cistern water, is the supply adequate? • If the water supply is adequate, try the cycle again. If repeats, call
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Soil Sensor System Your new dishwasher automatically decides the best way to get your dishes clean using the least amount of water and energy. It has an exclusive Soil Sensor System that measures the amount of soil in the load. After the soil is measured the dishwasher decides the length of the Main Wash cycle and the number of rinses needed. WATER TOTAL SOIL CYCLE USAGE TIME CYCLE LEVEL SEQUENCES GALLONS MINUTES PreWash/ Main Wash Normal Heavy PreRinse Rinse
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Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least 120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F. How to Test Water Temperature Check your water temperature with a candy or meat heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent Use only powder or liquid detergent specifically cloudiness of glassware, called ‘‘etching.’’ An outside made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some oversudsing. time. But why take a chance when it’s easy to find out the hardness of your water. How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water ‘‘hard’’ or ‘‘soft’’? With hard water, you Keep y
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER For best dishwashing results follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. A cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. Load the bottom row first, then fold the shelf down and load the top ro
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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER (continued) Lower Rack NOTE: When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. Place all items to be washed with the soiled side facing the center of the rac
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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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CARE AND CLEANING USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. Clean the control panel with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasives or WR97X0216) is available from GE Service and Parts Centers. 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 ever need cleaning, use a mild cleansing powder. wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, but it can s
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WOOD PANEL TRIM KITS Wood Panel Trim Kits Wood panel trim kits contain trim and instructions Specify the trim of your choice from the for adding a decorative wood door panel and lower following options: access panel to match your kitchen cabinets. GPF45—1/4† Panel Trim Kit GPF46—3/4† Panel Trim Kit Wood panel trim kits are available at an extra cost by calling, toll-free, 1-800-626-2002. The kits will be shipped directly to your home. Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted. 19
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QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CONTROL PANEL Time too long between touching of selected pads. Each pad must be touched within LIGHTS GO OFF 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch door. WHEN YOU’RE SETTING CONTROLS THE WORD AUTO The sensor is clogged or faulty. DOESN’T APPEAR Try using the below steps to clear the sensor: IN THE DISPLAY 1. Remove all metal utensils from the dishwasher. 2. DO NOT ADD DETERGENT. 3. Select POTS PAN
