GE ZBD4700 manual

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    M on ogram. U se and Care Guide for ZBD4700 ZBD4800 ZBD4900 Dishwasher 1996 M on ogram. TM Dishwasher[...]

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    Safety Instructions ................3 Operating Instructions, Tips Appliance Registration ...........2 China, Crystal, Sterling ........10 Cycle Features ........................4 Detergent Guide .....................7 Detergent Dispenser ...............7 Drying Options .......................4 Energy-Sa ving Tips ................5 Features .......[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read all instructions bef or e using this appliance. Contents Important Safety Instructions W ARNING — When using this appliance, always e x ercise basic safety precautions, including the follo wing: • Use this appliance only f or its intended purpose, as y ou will f ind described in this guide. • Use only po [...]

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    HO W T O OPERA TE THE DISHW ASHER Monogram. RINSE DRY PREWASH WASH HI TEMP  POTS & PANS ON OFF DEL A Y ST ART FILL RINSE AID RINSE & HOLD CHINA & CRYST AL NORMAL WASH POTS & PANS RINSE & DRY F eatur es and appearance may vary slightly . Drying T o Interrupt a Cycle The dishwasher has an ener gy ef f ic[...]

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    What Happens in Each Cycle Energy-Sa ving 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 of f heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remov e. • If you don?[...]

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    How to Use a Rinse Agent It is recommended that a liquid rinse agent be used at all times with your dishwasher . Do not use powder or solid rinse agents. Y our rinse agent has a dual purpose with your dishwasher . It makes w ater flo w of f dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster , too. The rinse agent also se[...]

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    How to Pr epar e the Dishes for W ashing If this is your first dishw asher , or if you’ re replacing a much older model, you may wonder ho w much preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Scrape of f bones, seeds, skins, toothpicks and other hard solids. Remov e excessi ve quantities of oil or grease. NO TE: Y ou may also want to consid[...]

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    Y our dishwasher should be loaded so that w ater can circulate freely and reach e very part of e very item that is to be cleaned. When unloading the dishwasher alw ays unload the bottom rack first and then unload the upper rack. This sequence of unloading will minimize the chance of water drops from the upper rack falling on the dishes in the botto[...]

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    How to Load the Bottom Rack • Fit plates and saucers between the pins. Load platters, pots and bo wls along the sides, in corners or in the back. • Heavily soiled pots, pans and casseroles MUST be loaded in the bottom rack, facing do wn. Prop broiler pans and racks along the edge. Shallo w items may be angled provided the lo wer side does not s[...]

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    Usually Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remov e by aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel w ool pads. China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer . Or test wash Stonew are hand-painted or ov er-the-glaze one p[...]

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    What is Dishwasher -Safe Car e and Cleaning Clean the outer surface and door jambs with a lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly . Do not use abrasi v es or sharp objects; they can damage the dishw asher . If y our model has a stainless steel front panel, clean it with a good appliance polish wax. The outside cabinet finish is durable, b ut it can [...]

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    PR OBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE CYCLE PHASE A fuse in your home may be blo wn, or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or LIGHTS DON’T reset circuit breaker . COME ON DISHW ASHER • Dishwasher door may not be closed securely . Close door until you hear it click. DOESN’T ST AR T • T urn dishwasher on. • Cycle not selected. T urn to desired cy[...]

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    PR OBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE Spotting can be caused by all these things: • Extremely hard water . See Ho w to Choose and Use Detergent section. • Lo w inlet water temperature. See Ho w to T est W ater T emperature section. • Overloading the dishw asher . • Improper loading. See Loading section. • Old or damp po wder detergent. • Phosphate l[...]

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    We ’l l B e T here With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we ’ll be there. All you have to do is call — toll-free! Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of Monogram appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free ki[...]

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    WHA T IS CO VERED FULL ONE - YEAR W ARRANTY F or one y ear from date of original purchase, we will pro vide , free of charge, par ts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dishwasher that f ails because of a manuf acturing defect. LIMITED SECOND - YEAR P ARTS W ARRANTY F or the second y ear from date of original purchas[...]

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    General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 Monogram. TM I95900116.01 Pub. No. 49-5771 Part No. 165D4700P118 8-96 CG Printed in Italy[...]