GE GDT550HGDWW Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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 ADVERTENCIA:

•  Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio o 

lesiones a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que 

el lavaplatos esté completamente cerrado en el momento 

de la instalación.

•  PARA SEGURIDAD PERSONAL: Quite el fusible o abra el 

interruptor de circuitos antes de comenzar la instalación. 

No utilice un cable de extensión o un enchufe adaptador 

con este artefacto.

•  La conexión inadecuada del conductor de conexión a 

tierra del equipamiento puede provocar un riesgo de 

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representante de servicio técnico si tiene dudas sobre la 

correcta conexión a tierra del aparato.

•  Si el cableado doméstico no cuenta con un cable de 2 

hilos con conexión a tierra, un instalador debe realizar una 

conexión a tierra. Cuando el cableado doméstico es de 

aluminio, asegúrese de usar un compuesto antioxidante y 

conectores de aluminio a cobre aprobados por UL.

 PRECAUCIÓN: 

No quite la base de 

madera hasta que esté listo para instalar el lavaplatos. Si se 

quita la base, el lavaplatos se volcará cuando se abra la puerta.

GE Appliances

Installation Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com. 

In Canada, please call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.geappliances.ca

READ CAREFULLY. 

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS shown 
throughout these instructions. While performing installations 
described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles 
should be worn.

IMPORTANT –

 Observe all governing codes and 

ordinances.
• 

Note to Installer

 – Be sure to leave these instructions for the 

consumer’s and local inspector’s use.

• 

Note to Consumer

 – Keep these instructions with your 

Owner’s Manual for future reference.

• 

Skill Level

 – Installation of this dishwasher requires 

basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills. 

Proper 

installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product 
failure due to improper installation is not covered under 
the GE Appliance Warranty. See warranty information.

• 

Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours

. New installations require 

more time than replacement installations.

IMPORTANT –

 The dishwasher MUST be installed to 

allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.
Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed or removed, 
to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power supply cord.
If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should immediately 
contact your dealer or builder.
Optional Accessories – See the Owner’s Manual for available 
custom panel kits.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

 WARNING:

• 

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persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is 

completely enclosed at the time of installation.

•  FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open 

circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an 

extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

•  The improper connection of the equipment grounding 

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with 

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in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.

•  If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground 

must be provided by the installer. When house wiring 

is aluminum, be sure to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant 

compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.

 CAUTION: 

Do not remove wood base until 

you are ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will 

tip over when the door is opened if base is removed.

Summary of Contents for GDT550HGDWW

Page 1: ...ions for the consumer s and local inspector s use Note to Consumer Keep these instructions with your Owner s Manual for future reference Skill Level Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mech...

Page 2: ...ts to washer tub frame 2 Plug buttons 2 side trim pieces some models 2 mounting brackets for wood countertops or side cabinets 2 8 18 x 5 8 Phillips special head screws to secure dishwasher to undersi...

Page 3: ...or Disposer Tip Avoid unnecessary service call charges Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer Figure D The dishwasher must be insta...

Page 4: ...ns Permanent Connection This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the...

Page 5: ...ll a hand shut off valve in an accessible location such as under the sink Optional but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher In...

Page 6: ...box cover Drain hose and clamp Mounting brackets Trim pieces on some models Drain hose hanger Owner s Manual Product samples and or coupons Figure H T o e k i c k Remove2 Toekick Screws STEP 4 REMOVE...

Page 7: ...shwasher Figure M Water Line House Wiring 4 4 6 6 7LS 3UHYHQW XQQHFHVVDU VHUYLFH FDOO FKDUJHV IRU OO GUDLQ or noise concerns Position utility lines so they do not interfere with anything under or behi...

Page 8: ...4 for BB models or WD08X10096 for WW or CC models STEP 11 INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS You will need the mounting brackets and 2 8 hex head screws set aside in Step 1 You must install the mounting bracke...

Page 9: ...IMPORTANT Before opening the dishwasher door be certain the edges of the dishwasher door panel are behind WKH IDFH RI WKH DGMDFHQW FDELQHW DQG QRW XS DJDLQVW WKH FDELQHW face Refer to Figure Q If the...

Page 10: ...HYHO RI WKH GLVKZDVKHU E LQGLYLGXDOO WXUQLQJ WKH legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S Ensure all 4 legs are firmly in contact with the floor The dishwasher is properly level...

Page 11: ...et Refer to Steps 12 and 13 Door panel and or control panel must not hit cabinets or countertop DVWHQ WKH GLVKZDVKHU WR WKH DGMDFHQW FDELQHWV ZLWK WKH Phillips special head screws provided Refer to Fi...

Page 12: ...e tee or disposer Determine size of inlet port Cut drain hose connector on the marked line if required WR W WKH LQOHW SRUW If a longer drain hose is required and you did not purchase drain hose WD24X1...

Page 13: ...e 5 Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal Turn on water supply Check for leaks Tighten connections if needed Remove protective film if present from the contr...

Page 14: ...re found turn off power at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessary Restore power after corrections are made See Steps 6 7 8 9 and 16 Open dishwasher door and make sure all of the water has drain...

Page 15: ...ould be tucked up behind the outer door Tip Reduce sound from under the dishwasher Make sure toekick is against floor STEP 23 LITERATURE Be sure to leave complete literature package these Installation...

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Page 17: ...ppareil est install RX GpSODFp D Q GH SUpYHQLU O HQGRPPDJHPHQW GX FRUGRQ d alimentation Si le lave vaisselle que vous avez re u est endommag communiquez imm diatement avec votre d taillant ou l entrep...

Page 18: ...ixer le lave vaisselle au dessous du comptoir ou armoires lat rales Documentation chantillons et ou bons MAT RIEL N CESSAIRE Coude de 90 19 1 mm 3 4 po filet pour tuyau d arrosage de jardin une extr m...

Page 19: ...61 0 cm 24 po min 15 2 cm 6 po 61 0 cm 24 po min 10 1cm 4po Remove Drain Plug Enlevez le bouchon de vidange M thode n 1 Coupure anti refoulement avec raccord en T ou broyeur d chets Il faut installer...

Page 20: ...ctement mis la terre et prot g par un disjoncteur de 15 ou 20 amp res ou un fusible temporis Le c ble lectrique doit poss der deux fils plus un fil de mise la terre et r sister une temp rature nominal...

Page 21: ...robinet d arr t un endroit accessible par exemple sous l vier Cette installation est facultative mais fortement recommand e et peut m me tre exig e par les codes locaux en vigueur Le raccordement de...

Page 22: ...23 8 cm 15 16 po Enlevez et jetez la base de bois TAPE 2 V RIFICATION DE L QUILIBRE DE LA PORTE Conseil Pour que la porte ouvre et se ferme facilement V rifiez la porte en l ouvrant et en la fermant...

Page 23: ...tiles pour des probl mes de remplissage de vidange ou de bruit Placez la conduite d eau et le c ble lectrique de mani re ce qu ils n entrent pas en contact avec quoi que ce soit l arri re ou en dessou...

Page 24: ...le num ro de pi ce WD08X10094 pour les mod les BB ou le no WD08X10096 pour les mod les WW ou CC TAPE 11 INSTALLATION DES SUPPORTS DE MONTAGE Vous aurez besoin des supports de montage et de deux 2 vis...

Page 25: ...rsque les bords du panneau avant sont galit avec les armoires adjacentes et que le lave vaisselle est bien centr dans l ouverture Avant de fixer le lave vaisselle sur l armoire assurez vous qu il est...

Page 26: ...ellement sous l appareil comme indiqu la Figure S Assurez vousquelesquatre 4 piedsreposentfermementsurleplancher Le lave vaisselle est correctement de niveau lorsque l indicateur de niveau est centr d...

Page 27: ...commande ne doivent pas entrer en contact avec les armoires ou le comptoir Fixez le lave vaisselle au dessous du comptoir l aide des deux vis t te sp ciale Phillips Reportez vous la Figure U VVXUH YR...

Page 28: ...pour qu il soit bien DGDSWp j O RUL FH d entr e Si vous avez besoin d un boyau de vidange plus long mais n avez pas achet le boyau de vidange WD24X10065 ajoutez au boyau de vidange install l usine un...

Page 29: ...sont pas pli s ou n entrent pas en contact avec d autres pi ces Tout contact avec le moteur ou le cadre du lave vaisselle pourrait provoquer l apparition de bruits Ouvrez le robinet d eau chaude de l...

Page 30: ...cteur et corrigez le probl me de plomberie au besoin R tablissez le courant apr s avoir colmat la fuite Reportez vous aux tapes 6 7 8 9 et 16 Ouvrez la porte du lave vaisselle et assurez vous que la m...

Page 31: ...ieure Conseil Pour att nuer le bruit provenant du dessous du lave vaisselle Assurez vous que le panneau inf rieur repose sur le plancher TAPE 23 DOCUMENTATION Laissez le Manuel d utilisation les direc...

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