GE PDT660SSF2SS Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 4

For models equipped with power cord: 

Do not modify the plug 

provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a 

proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening f

rom either side, rear or the 

floor within the shaded area illustrated above in Figure E and 

defined in Figure A.

• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical 

cable. Edges of hole should be smooth and rounded. 

Permanent wiring connections may pass through the same 

hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If 

cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a 

bushing.  

NOTE:

 Power cords with plug must pass through a separate 

hole in the cabinet. 

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

• For permanent connections the cable must be 

routed as 

shown in Figur

e E. Cable must extend a minimum of 24" f

rom 

the rear wall.

• For power co

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d connections, install a 3-p

rong grounding 

type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear w

all, 6" min. or 18" 

maximum f

r

om the opening, 6" to 18" abo

ve the floor. 

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

Electrical Requirements

    

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call a licensed electrician before  proceeding.

Grounding Instructions–Permanent Connection

This appliance must be connected to a g

rounded metal, 

permanent wiring system, or an equipment

-g

rounding 

conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be 

connected to the equipment

-g

rounding terminal or lead on  

the appliance.

Grounding Instructions–Power Cord Models

This appliance must be g

rounded. In the event of a malfunction 

or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock 

by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. 

This appliance is equipped with a co

rd having an equipment

-

grounding conductor and a gr

ounding plug. The plug must 

be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and 

grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

White

18"

6"

24"

fr

om Wall

3"

from

Cabinet

Alternate Receptacle

Location in Adjacent 

Cabinet

Ground

Black

1-1/2"

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18"

6"

Receptacle

Location

Area

Figure E

Installation Preparation

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FOR PERSONAL SAFE

T

Y: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker 

befor

e beginning installation. Do not use an extension co

rd or 

adapter plug with this appliance.

The imp

roper connection of the equipment grounding conductor 

electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the 

appliance is properly grounded.

 

WARNING

 

WARNING

Summary of Contents for PDT660SSF2SS

Page 1: ...ihood 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 pan...

Page 2: ...ACKAGE Hose clamp drain hose plug buttons 2 mounting brackets for wood countertops or side 4 flat head wood screws MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 90 elbow 3 4 hose internal thread on one end opposite end siz...

Page 3: ...ethod may be used CABINET PREPARATION Drill a 1 1 2 diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection The hole should be smooth with no sharp ed...

Page 4: ...or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75 C 167 F s t n e m e r i u q e r e v o b a e h t t e e m t o n s e o d y l p p u s l a c i r t c e l e...

Page 5: ...y Install 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 dishwa...

Page 6: ...4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base with a 15 16 socket wrench Discard base STEP 1 PREPARATION Locate the items in the installation package Screws Junction box cover Drain hose and clam...

Page 7: ...a h g u o r h t d n e e h t e d i u g STEP 8 POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher...

Page 8: ...e underside of countertop is wood or wood like material that accepts screws IMPORTANT After installing brackets and before them up as needed so that they do not contact the top of the dishwasher door...

Page 9: ...quarely positioned in the cabinet opening at both the top and the bottom of the appliance prior to mounting to the cabinet IMPORTANT Before opening the dishwasher door be certain the edges of the dish...

Page 10: ...washer by individually turning the 4 legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in Figure WW The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is centered left to right and front to...

Page 11: ...et Refer to Steps 13 and 14 Door panel and or control panel must not hit cabinets or countertop DVWHQ WKH GLVKZDVKHU WR WKH DGMDFHQW FDELQHWV ZLWK WKH 2 Phillips special head screws provided Refer to...

Page 12: ...fit 5 8 through 1 diameter inlet ports on the air gap waste tee or disposer Determine size of inlet port Cut drain hose connector on the marked line if required If a longer drain hose is required add...

Page 13: ...water temperature Incoming water temperature must be between 120 F and 140 F A minimum of 120 F temperature is required for best wash performance See Prepare Hot Water Line page 5 Add 1 quart of water...

Page 14: ...y Restore power after corrections are made See Steps 7 8 9 10 and 17 Open dishwasher door and make sure all of the water has drained If not check that disposer plug has been removed and or air gap is...

Page 15: ...LQ FRQWDFW ZLWK WKH RRU Drain hose is not pinched between the dishwasher and DGMDFHQW FDELQHWV RU ZDOOV 7XE WULP LV IXOO VHDWHG RQ WKH WXE DQJH STEP 22 POSITION SOUND INSULATION PIECE on some models L...

Page 16: ...described in this book safety glasses or goggles should be worn NOTE Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at GE Appliances Therefore materials without notice MC Commercial Inc Burlington Onta...

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