GE GSD1300N Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 2

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

  Safety glasses

  1/4" and 5/16" nutdrivers

  Flashlight

  Gloves

  Adjustable wrench (6”)

   Phillips head screwdriver

  Measuring tape

  Level

  Carpenters square

   Bucket to catch water when flushing 

water line

  Tubing cutter

  15/16" socket wrench

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:

  Hole saw set

  Drill and appropriate bits

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION 

PACKAGE:

  Two 8-18 x 5/8" Phillips head wood screws  

  Junction box cover and #10 hex head 

screw

  Drain hose (78" long) and hose clamp

  Cord protector  (Power Cord Models Only)

  Conversion leads (Power Cord Models Only)

  Literature, product samples, and/or 

coupons

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

   WX09X70910 power cord if applicable to 

your installation

  UL Listed wire nuts (3)

  Thread seal tape

  90° elbow, ferrule and compression nut 

– (3/8" NPT external thread on one end 

and opposite end sized to fit water supply)

  GPF65 Side-mount bracket kit for use with 

granite countertops

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:

   Electrical cable

  Water line–3/8" minimum copper tubing

  Strain relief for electrical connection

  Hand shut-off valve (recommended)

  Air gap for drain hose, if required

   Waste tee for house plumbing, if 

applicable

  GPF10S drain hose (10' long), if needed

  Screw type hose clamps

90

ϒ

 Elbow

Carpenters Square

Drill & Bits

Electrical Cable

Flashlight

Hole Saw Bit

Level 2

Measuring Tape

Safety  Glasses

Screw Driver II

Tape

Tubing Cutter

Hose Clamps

Hose Clamp

78" Drain Hose

90° Elbow, Ferrule and 

Compression Nut

Thread

Seal Tape

Wire Nuts

3 Wire Nuts

Hot Water Line–3/8" 

Minimum Copper 

Tubing

Electrical Cable

or WR09X70910 

Power Cord

Waste Tee

Optional 10' 

Drain Hose 

GPF10S

Air

Gap

Hose Clamps

Screw Type  

Hose Clamps

Strain Relief

Phillips Head

  Screwdriver

Level

Carpenters 

Square

Measuring Tape

Safety Glasses

Flashlight

Gloves

Hole Saw Set

Drill and 

Bits

Drain Hose

Waste Tee

Strain Relief

Hot Water Line

GLOVES

Shut-Off

Valve

1/4" and 5/16" Nutdrivers

Crescent Wrench

Adjustable

  Wrench

Tubing 

Cutter

GPF65 Side-Mount

Bracket Kit

#8  

Phillips Head 

Wood Screws

5/8" long

Screw Kit

#10  

Hex Head  

Junction Box Screw

1/2" long

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Drain Hose 10ft.

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Junction Box Cover

2

Cord Protector

(Power Cord Models Only)

Conversion Leads

(Power Cord Models Only)

Cord Protector

Conversion Leads

15/16

15/16"

Socket Wrench

307Dia1

1

Air Gap

Bucket

Bucket

Nutdriver

Summary of Contents for GSD1300N

Page 1: ...escribed in this booklet gloves and safety glasses should be worn READ CAREFULLY KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer 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...

Page 2: ... off valve recommended Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable GPF10S drain hose 10 long if needed Screw type hose clamps 90 ϒElbow Carpenters Square Drill Bits Electrical Cable Flashlight Hole Saw Bi Level 2 Measuring Tape Safety Glasses Screw Driver II Tape Hose Clamps Hose Clamp 78 Drain Hose 90 Elbow Ferrule and Compression Nut Thread Seal Tape Wire Nuts 3...

Page 3: ...shwasher and the adjacent wall Provide at least 27 in front of the dishwasher to allow the dishwasher door to open fully Refer to Figure B Make sure the floor is level inside the opening and even with the finished floor of the kitchen This will facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date for service if needed 3 Figure B The dishwasher must be installed no more than 10 feet from sink for prop...

Page 4: ... the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18 above the floor level Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with an air gap or 32 minimum high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher which may cause damage Installation Preparation Drain 4 Remove Drain Plug 1871 Art1 PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING Drain Requirements Follow local codes and ordinances...

Page 5: ...onnected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Grounding Instructions Power Cord Models This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least...

Page 6: ...r the sink Optional but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes The water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher Install the hot water inlet line using 3 8 or larger copper tubing Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19 from rear wall Adjust the water heater to deliver water between 120 F and 150 F Flush water line to clean out debris Use a buck...

Page 7: ...0 Figure G Figure H STEP 1 PREPARATION Locate the items in the installation package and set them aside for use in the listed steps Screw kit Steps 5 or 16 and 13 Junction box cover Steps 5 or 16 Drain hose and drain hose clamp Step 7 Owners Manual Steps 18 and 21 Product Samples and or coupons Step 21 Conversion leads Factory equipped Power Cord Models Only Appendix STEP 3 REMOVE WOOD BASE IMPORTA...

Page 8: ...STALL DRAIN HOSE TO DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT Skip this step if drain hose has been pre installed In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in Step 1 IMPORTANT Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose Route the small end of the drain hose from the left side of the dishwasher through the strain relief attached to the dishwasher frame ...

Page 9: ...ABINET Upright the dishwasher and position it in front of the cabinet opening Insert the drain hose into the hole previously drilled in the cabinet wall If a power cord is used guide the end of the cord through a separate hole cut for the power cord The power cord should be routed directly to the rear of the junction box avoiding contact with the door spring and other dishwasher components Water L...

Page 10: ...ding dishwasher into position Figure Q Do not push against front door panel with knee Damage to the door panel will occur 05A 1183T STEP 12 POSITION AND LEVEL DISHWASHER IMPORTANT Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation wash performance and door operation The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back This assures that the dish racks will not roll in or out on their...

Page 11: ...tallation STEP 14 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY Connect the water supply line to the 90 elbow installed in Step 6 Slide the compression nut and then the ferrule over end of the water line Insert the water line into the 90 elbow Slide the ferrule against the elbow and secure with the compression nut Figure U IMPORTANT Check to be sure the door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line...

Page 12: ... hose add up to 42 length for a total of 120 10 feet to the factory installed hose Use 5 8 or 7 8 inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends Secure the connection with hose clamps Figure V IMPORTANT Total drain hose length must not exceed 10 feet for proper drain operation Connect drain line to air gap waste tee or disposer using the previously determined method Secure the hos...

Page 13: ...to dishwasher or further out If it does re level the dishwasher See Step 12 Check to be sure control panel does not touch adjacent cabinets If it does reposition the dishwasher See Step 13 Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink to verify that the water temperature is at least 120 F and not more than 150 F Adjust water heater if necessary Add two quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to...

Page 14: ...e second drain push the reset pad on electronic models For dial models unlatch the door and rotate the dial to the OFF position 14 STEP 19 DISHWASHER WET TEST CHECK LIST Turn on power supply or if power cord is used plug it into the wall outlet Latch dishwasher door For electronic dishwashers select the normal cycle and press the start pad one time Check to be sure that water enters the dish washe...

Page 15: ...panel to the dishwasher Select the two 8 32 x 1 4 machine thread screws just removed and insert them through the top holes in the access panel and into the dishwasher frame Tighten these screws Align the toekick and make sure the bottom edge is against the floor Insert and tighten the two 10 16 x 3 8 sheet metal thread screws making sure the bottom edge of the toekick stays in contact with the floor...

Page 16: ...he power cord for the dishwasher is unplugged from the wall outlet Remove screw from junction box cover and remove cover if present Disconnect the three power cord conductors from the dishwasher harness Figure BB Remove and discard the power cord Connect the conversion harness included with dishwasher to the dishwasher harness by connecting like colored wires Figure CC Return to Step 16 in these i...

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