GE Monogram ZBD1850 Owner's Manual page 15

Before You Call For Service
Dishwasher
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Noise Some of the sounds you
will hear are normal
Woter stonding in the
bottom of the tub
Utensilsare not secure
in the rack or something
small has dropped into
the rack
• Detergent cup opening.
• The motor starting during the drying period.
• Water draining out of the tub immediately
after you start the dishwasher.
• Hake sure everything is secured in
dishwasher.
Hotor hums
• Dishwasher has not been used on a regular
basis. If you do not use your dishwasher
often, set it to fill and pump out once every
week. This will help keep the seal moist.
• Dishwasher control was not advanced properly
to the start of the desired cycle. Advance the
control to the start of the desiredcycle.
Detergent left in Dishesare blocking the • Repositionthe dishes.
dispenser cups detergent cups
Drain is clogged
Suds in the tub
This is normal
Correct detergent
wasn't used
Rinseagent was spilled
Detergent with colorant
was used
Stoined dishwosher
parts
• If you have an air gap, clean it.
• Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining
well. If not, you may need a plumber.
• If the dishwasher drains into a disposer,run
disposer clear.
A small amount of clean water around the
outlet of the tub bottom at the back of the
tub keeps the water seal lubricated.
Use only automatic dishwasher detergents
to avoid sudsing. Cascade® and Electrasol®
Dishwashing Detergents have been approved
for use in all Monogram dishwashers.
To remove suds from the tub, open the
dishwasher and let suds evaporate. Add
I gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and latch
the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
turning the dial until a drain period is reached.
Repeat if necessary.
Always wipe up rinse agent spills
immediately.
Some detergents contain colorant (pigment
or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior with
extended use. Checkthe detergent cup for signs
of any discoloration. If cup is discolored,change
to detergent without any colorant, Cascade®
and Electrosol® Dishwashing Detergents have
been approved for use in all Honogram
dishwashers.
Some tomato-based foods • Use of the RINSE ONLYcycle offer adding
can stain the dish to the load can decrease the level
of staining.
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