GE ZBD1800 owner manual Questions? Use this problem solver, Before You Call For Service

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			Dishwasher
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
Noise	Some of the sounds you	•	Detergent cup opening.
	will hear are normal	•	The motor stopping during the drying period.
		•	Water draining out of the tub immediately
			after you start the dishwasher.
	Utensils are not secure	•	Make sure everything is secured in
	in the rack or something		dishwasher.
	small has dropped into
	the rack
	Motor hums	•	Dishwasher has not been used on a regular
			basis. If you do not use your dishwasher
			often, set it to fill and pump out once every
			week. This will help keep the seal moist.
		•	Dishwasher control was not advanced
			properly to the start of the desired cycle.
			Advance the control to the start of the
			desired cycle.
Detergent left in	Dishes are blocking the	•	Reposition the dishes.
dispenser cups	detergent cups
Water won’t pump out	Drain is clogged	•	If you have an air gap, clean it.
of the tub		•	Check to see if your kitchen sink is
			draining well. If not, you may need a
			plumber.
		•	If the dishwasher drains into a disposer,
			run disposer clear.
Suds in the tub	Correct detergent	•	Use only automatic dishwasher detergents
	wasn’t used		to avoid sudsing. Cascade® and Electrasol®
			dishwashing detergents have been approved
			for use in all Monogram dishwashers.
		•	To remove suds from the tub, open the
			dishwasher and let suds evaporate. Add
			1 gallon of cold water to the tub. Close and
			latch the dishwasher. Pump out water by slowly
			turning the dial until a drain period
			is reached. Repeat if necessary.
	Rinse agent was spilled	•	Always wipe up rinse agent spills
			immediately.
Stained dishwasher	Detergent with colorant	•	Some detergents contain colorant (pigment
parts	was used		or dyes) that will discolor the tub interior
			with extended use. Check the detergent
			cup for signs of any discoloration. If cup is
			discolored, change to detergent without any
			colorant. Cascade® and Electrasol®
			dishwashing detergents have been approved
			for use in all Monogram dishwashers.
	Some tomato-based foods	•	Use of the RINSE ONLY cycle after adding
	can stain		the dish to the load can decrease the level
			of staining.

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