GE ZBD4200 manual

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    GE M on ogram ® U se and Care Guide Dishwasher ZBD4200 ZBD4500[...]

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    Consumer Information Dishwasher 2 Your new Monogram dishwasher makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical features or assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram dishwasher’s superior blend of form a[...]

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    3 Before using your dishwasher Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you do not understand something or need more help, call in the USA: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030. Wri[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 4 WARNING! For your safety, the information in this guide must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish r[...]

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    5 PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free in the USA, at the GE Answer Center® , 800.626.2000. In Canada, [...]

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    6 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Guide. CAUTION Contents washed in SaniW ash may be hot to the touch. Use care before unloading. • Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. • Locate sharp items so that [...]

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    7 Control Panel Dishwasher You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. CLEAN OPTIONS LOAD SELECTIONS ST A TUS POTS PANS SPEED WASH RINSE &HOLD SPEED DRY DELA Y ST ART LOCK (2 TIMES) POWER PRESOAK SANI WASH NORMAL CHINA CRYST AL SENSING Clean Sen[...]

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    8 Control Panel Dishwasher 3. Options The light above the selected pad will be ON to indicate which option has been selected. POWER For use with heavily soiled and/or dried-on, baked-on soils. This option PRESOAK MUST be selected PRIOR to starting the cycle. This option adds 16 minutes to the cycle time. SPEED DRY Shuts off the drying heat option. [...]

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    System Lights What It Means What To Do CLEANSENSOR Error If the sensing light does not come at the beginning of the NORMAL or POTS PANS cycle, the CLEANSENSOR is not working. Call for service. The dishwasher will continue to work without the CLEANSENSOR. NOTE: This light will not stay on the entire cycle. START/RESET pad Allow dishwasher to drain a[...]

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    The Clean Sensor Dishwasher 10 The dishwasher has an exclusive CleanSensor System that measures the amount of soil in the load and determines the number of prewashes needed to clean the dishes. WA TER TOT AL SOIL CYCLE USAGE TIME CYCLE LEVEL SEQUENCES GALLONS MINUTES Sani W ash Pots Pans Light Medium Heavy Normal Heavy Medium Light China/ Crystal S[...]

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    11 Using the dishwasher Dishwasher Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run conti[...]

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    Using the dishwasher Dishwasher 12 Detergents Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Do not put powder detergent into the dispenser until you are ready to wash dishes. You will find two detergent dispensers on the inside door of your dishwasher. All wash cycles require detergent in the main c[...]

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    13 Dishwasher Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. The cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine glass holder (on some models) secures wine glasses at an angle for best wash[...]

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    14 Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Follow these guidelines for loading 10 place settings Silverware Basket A variety of options are available regarding the three piece silverware basket in your dishwasher. The complete basket is designed to fit on the right side or back of the lower rack. Additional[...]

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    Optional Accessories Dishwasher 15 Change the Dishwasher’s Appearance You can change the door and lower access panel appearance of your dishwasher by ordering one of these optional accessories: • Stainless Steel Panels •1 ⁄ 4 ″ Wood Panel Trim Kit •3 ⁄ 4 ″ Trimless Panel Kit These accessories are available at extra cost (Visa, Maste[...]

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    Care and Cleaning Dishwasher Control Panel To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the win[...]

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    17 Before You Call For Service Dishwasher Questions? Use this problem solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Control panel lights go Time too long between • Each pad must be touched within off when you’re setting touching of selected pads 30 seconds of the others. To relight, touch any pad again, or unlock and relatch the door. Noise Some of [...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Suds in the tub Correct detergent • Use only automatic dishwasher wasn’t used detergents to avoid sudsing. • To remove suds from the tub, open the dishwasher and let suds evaporate. Add 1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close the door until it locks into place. Pump out water by pressing START/RESET, then im[...]

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    Questions? Use this problem solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Cloudiness on Combination of soft • This is called etching and is permanent. glassware water and too much To prevent this from happening, use detergent less detergent if you have soft water. Wash glassware in the shortest cycle that will get them clean. Water temperature • Low[...]

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    20 Consumer Services Dishwasher With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we will be there. All you have to do is call—toll- free! GE Answer Center ® In the USA: 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center® informa[...]

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    21 General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 Place 1st Class Letter Stamp Here GE Appliances Consumer Product Ownership R egistration Important Mail T oday[...]

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    1 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification. 2 After completing this registration, write your model and serial numbers in this guide. You will need this information should you require service. The service number in the USA[...]

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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. WHAT IS COVERED From the Date of the Original Purchase ONE-YEAR Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Durin[...]

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    Control Settings YOUR MONOGRAM DISHWASHER WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED From the Date of the Original Purchase ONE-YEAR Any part of the dishwasher which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warran[...]