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GE Monogram ® Use and Care Guide Dishwasher ZBD5600 ZBD5700 ZBD5900 www.monogram.com...
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Canada Warranty ..... . .26 Control Panel and settings for ZBD5600 ......7, 8 Control Panel and settings for ZBD5700 and ZBD5900 .
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800.626.2000, dishwasher 24 hours a day, 7 days a week In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030. Or, visit our Website at: www.monogram.com You can find the model and serial numbers Before sending in this card, please write these Write at the inside left tub flange.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 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 compartment. explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property •...
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PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and • Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not • Do not attempt to repair or replace any part receive an Installation Instructions sheet with of your dishwasher unless it is specifically your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 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.
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Control Panel — ZBD5600 Dishwasher You can locate RINSE & HOLD 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...
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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.
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Control Panel — ZBD5700 & ZBD5900 Dishwasher You can locate your model Rinse & Fast Delay Normal Super Heated Water Clear Pre-Wash number on the Hold Wash Wash Wash Temp Start Wash left inside of your dishwasher tub. Rinse Throughout this manual, features and appearance Clean...
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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—wash and rinse water temperatures up to 149°F. BOOST—This water temp selection provides a wash and rinse with water temperatures up to 158°F.
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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.
Using the dishwasher Dishwasher The entering water must be at least 120°F. and Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the Water not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass Temperature to prevent dish damage. Check the water and let the water run continuously into the temperature with a candy or meat thermometer.
Loading the Racks Dishwasher The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups Upper Rack 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.
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Loading the Racks Dishwasher Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Silverware Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Basket Distribute evenly.
Care and Cleaning Dishwasher To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the Exterior 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.
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Care and Cleaning Dishwasher Periodically, remove and clean the spray arms Removing to make sure that none of the nozzles have Pull up to remove and Cleaning become blocked. the Spray To remove the lower spray arm, grasp the Arms and center of the spray arm and pull upwards, it will Glass Trap unclip.
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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 •...
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If the water level is not above the minimum water level (marked on the lower spray support tower), increase the fill level. For Model ZBD5600—Remove the front kickplate and change the Fill Time switch setting. Fill time switch For Model ZBD5700 and ZBD5900—...
USA, 800.626.2002. In Canada, Dishwasher’s optional accessories: call 1.888.880.3030. Appearance for • 1/4″ Wood Panel Trim Kit Specify accessory number when ordering. ZBD5600 and ZPF25B (Black) ZBD5700 only ZPF25W (White) • 3/4″ Trimless Panel Kit ZPF75B (Black) ZPF75W (White)
NORMAL WASH button. Wait one minute and press NORMAL WASH again, then press CLEAR. Repeat if necessary. On model ZBD5600, turn the Cycle Selection dial to NORMAL WASH. Wait one minute. Allow water to pump out. Repeat if necessary.
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Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Use this Extremely hard • Use a rinse agent to remove spots Spots and filming on 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...
Before You Call For Service Dishwasher PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Questions? Use this Door not properly closed •Press door until it clicks shut. Dishwasher won’t start problem Power supply not •Check dishwasher is plugged in and connected. switch is on. solver Child Lockout mode is •Press and hold desired button for two...
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Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Use this Hard water • Try progressively increasing the Rinse Aid White film on glasses, tea and coffee stains setting to 6. See the Rinse Agent section. problem Repeated use of Sani • Discontinue use of Sani option. solver option Brown spots or pitting...
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Warranty for customers in the USA Dishwasher YOUR MONOGRAM DISHWASHER WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. ONE-YEAR WHAT IS Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this...
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Warranty for customers in Canada Dishwasher YOUR MONOGRAM DISHWASHER WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. ONE-YEAR WHAT IS Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this...
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Place 1st Class Letter Stamp Here General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150...
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Apt. # City State Code Date Placed Phone In Use Month Year Number Monogram® www.monogram.com General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 TAPE CLOSED Part No. C82 0046X Issue A Part No. 165D4700P208 Pub No. 49-5882 Monogram® 4-00 JR General Electric Company...
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