Energy-Saving Tips; How To Test Water Temperature; Good Dishwashing Starts With Hot Water; Helpful Hints - GE Monogram ZBD4600 Use And Care Manual

What Happens in Each Cycle
Water Use
Gallons
Cycles (approx.)
7.3
POTS & PANS
NORMAL WASH 5.7
RINSE & DRY 4.4
RINSE & HOLD 1.8

Energy-Saving Tips

• Operate dishwasher only when it's full. Let the
dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in
only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle
to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door
when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils
moist, easier to remove.

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the
proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the
wash cycle. 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

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder
detergents.
Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on
the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass
and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops
rising. If the water temperature is below 120°F, adjust your water heater.

Helpful Hints

If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your
water travels a long distance from water heater to
dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater's
thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for
some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn
on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run
until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher.
Wash Cycle
Time
Minutes
(approx.)
Cycle Sequence
Pre
95
Wash
Wash
Pre
87
Wash
Wash
40
38
Rinse Rinse Rinse Dry
Rinse Rinse Dry
Rinse Rinse Dry
Rinse
• If you don't need your dishes right away, open your
dishwasher door and they will dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.
• Always select the cycle that uses the least amount
of water that will remove the soil from the load.
If you've recently done laundry or run hot water for
showers, give your water heater time to recover
before operating the dishwasher.
To improve washability if the water is less than 120°F
and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a
longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half
full with detergent.
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