GE Monogram ZBD1870, Owner'S Manual

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8
Using the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Check
the Water
Temperature
The entering water should 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 continuously into the glass until
the temperature stops rising.
Use a
Rinse
Agent
A rinse agent improves dry performance,
reduces spots and prevents new film buildup
on your dishes, glasses, flatware, cookware
and plastic.
Jet-Dry ® and Cascade Crystal
Clear ® are recommended rinse agents for
Monogram Dishwashers.
Filling the Dispenser
The rinse agent dispenser holds 3.5 oz. of rinse
agent. Under normal conditions, this will last
approximately one month. Try to keep it full,
but do not overfill.
1. Make sure the dishwasher door is fully open.
2. Turn the dispenser cap to the left and
lift it out.
3. Add rinse agent until the indicator window
looks full.
4. Clean up any spilled rinse agent with a
damp cloth.
5. Replace the dispenser cap.
Rinse Aid Setting
The amount of rinse agent released into the final
wash can be adjusted. The factory setting is at the
midpoint. If there are rings of calcium (hard water)
spots on dishes, try a higher setting. If you observe
foam in the final rinse, try a lower setting.
To adjust the setting, remove the dispenser
knob; then turn the adjuster counterclockwise to
increase the amount of rinse agent or clockwise
to reduce the amount of rinse agent dispensed.
M
in
M
ax
Indicator
Dispenser cap
Adjustable setting
Dish
Preparation
Prior to
Loading • No prerinsing of normal food soil is required if using
Heavy, Normal or Speed wash cycles.
• Scrape off hard soils, bones, toothpicks, skins and seeds.
• Remove large quantities of any remaining food.
• Remove leafy vegetables, meat, trimmings and
excessive amounts of grease or oil.