GE Monogram ZBD3000 manual How to test water temperature, How to use a rinse agent

How to test water temperature:

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease and activate powder detergents.

Check your water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below 120°F.; adjust your water heater.

Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from water heater to dishwasher, you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. If you have not used hot water for some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Then start the dishwasher. If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher. To improve washability if the water is less than 120°F. and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

How to use a rinse agent.

A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker		You may check to see if you need to add rinse
than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes		agent by removing the fill cap and looking into the
drying faster, too.		container. You may also check the rinse agent, on
For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse		some models, by pressing the clear center of the
		fill cap 2 or 3 times. If rinse agent is drawn into the
agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.
		center of the fill cap, you have enough. If the center
Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Your
		area remains clear add rinse agent.
dishwasher’s dispenser uses the liquid form.
		Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds 4X
How to fill rinse agent dispenser. Unscrew cap. Add
		ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as
liquid rinse agent until it just
		needed. Do not overfill.
reaches the bottom of lip
		If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse
inside the dispenser opening.	@ <D
		agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the
Replace cap. The dispenser
	d	dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working
automatically releases rinse	&
		If you can’t find any rinse agent, write:
agent into final rinse water.	M
		BENCKISER CONSUMER
		PRODUCTS, INC.
		(“JET DRY”)
		55 Federal Rd.
		P.O. Box 1991
		Danbury, CT. 06313-1991

How to choose and use the right detergent.

First, use only powder or liquid detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Other types will cause oversudsing.

Second, check the phosphate content. Phosphate helps prevent hard-water materials from forming spots or film on your dishes. If your water is hard (7 grains or more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. If the phosphate content is low (8.7Yo or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

Your water department can tell you how hard your water is. So can your county extension agent or your area’s water softener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains of hardness” are in your water.

How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”? With hard water, you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

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