Washability Complaints - GE Monogram ZBD1800K Series Technical Service Manual

Hot Water – Ample supply of water at a minimum
temperature of 120 °F (48.9 °C) is necessary. Do
not use dishwasher soon after using clothes
washer or filling bathtub.
Loading - Consult Owner's Manual on loading
procedures.
Amount of Water – Make sure dishwasher is
level. Check water level, allowing dishwasher to fill
normally for first fill. The water level should be
to the heating element. If water level is low,
check for clogged screen and check float switch.
See
Water Valve and Float Switch
Detergent/Rinse Module Leakage – Some
moisture in cup is normal. Detergent must not be
soaking wet, oozing out, and down the inner door
panel. If a leak is detected, check the detergent/
rinse module door lid, latch operation, and gasket
seal. Also see
Detergent/Rinse Module
Proper Amount of Detergent – Use full
detergent cup of fresh detergent in hard water.
Use only enough detergent to get good wash
performance in soft water.
Detergent Compartment

Washability Complaints

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Latch
Compartment Lid
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Rinse Agent – Use rinse agent if spotting or
drying is a problem. A rinse agent will improve the
water sheeting action and drying performance.
Water Valve – See
Water Fill Valve
Spray Arm – Check to be sure the spray arms
spin freely and jets are not clogged. Check to be
sure the middle spray arm water conduit is
connected properly to the main conduit.
Drying – Water inlet temperature must be at least
120 °F (48.9 °C) for proper drying. Low water inlet
temperature will prevent proper convection air
movement and increase drying time substantially.
A rinse agent will improve the water sheeting
action and drying performance.
Rinse Agent Cap
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Sight Glass