Energy-saving tips, Water temperature, Good dishwashing starts with hot water – GE Monogram ZBD4800 User Manual

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What Happens in Each Cycle

Energy-Saving 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 off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door
when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils
moist, easier to remove.

• If you don’t need your dishes right away, open your

dishwasher door and they will dry naturally over a
longer period such as overnight.

• Always select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load.

Water Use

Gallons

(approx.)

7.3

5.7

4.4

1.8

Wash Cycle

Time

Minutes

(approx.)

90–95

80–87

Pre

Wash

Pre

Wash

Rinse

Wash

Rinse

Wash

Rinse

Cycle Sequence

Rinse

Dry

Rinse

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water. To help you get water of the
proper temperature, your dishwasher automatically heats the water in the
wash cycle. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be at least
120°F. To prevent dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F.

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.

Operating Instructions

Energy-Saving T

ips

Hot W

ater

Cycles

POTS & PANS

NORMAL WASH

RINSE & DRY

CHINA & CRYSTAL

RINSE & HOLD