GE PDW8400JBB Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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METHOD 1–Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Disposer Installation

METHOD 2–High Drain Loop with Waste Tee 

or Disposer

Use the drain hose hanger included in the installation kit to 
attach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop. 
Attachment will be made in a later step.

Waste Tee Installation

Figure C

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Figure D

Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.

Cabinet Preparation for drain line

Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the 
shaded area shown in Figure A for the drain hose. Make 
sure there are no sharp edges. The drain hose will be passed 
through this hole and connected to the drain in a later step.

IMPORTANT

 – When 

connecting the drain line to a 

disposer, check to be sure that 

drain plug has been removed. 

Dishwasher will not drain if 

plug is left in place.

307Dia50

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

307Dia51

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

CAUTION

An air gap MUST BE USED if 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

Remove

Drain

Plug

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PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING

Drain Requirements

• Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.
• A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.

Drain Method

The type of drain installation depends on the following:
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
• Is waste tee less than 18" above the fl oor?
If the answer to either question is 

yes

, an air gap must be used. 

Refer to 

Method 1

 (Figure C) in the adjacent illustrations.

If both answers are 

no

, either an air gap or high drain loop may 

be used. Refer to 

Method 1

 (Figure C) or 

Method 2

 (Figure D) in 

the adjacent illustrations 

Note

Drain hose elevation must not exceed 48".

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a 

elevated platform

lf the dishwasher is installed on an elevated platform, a high 
drain loop of at least 32" above the platform must be provided 
in addition to the air gap or drain loop requirement determined 
above. This is necessary for proper drain performance.

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Summary of Contents for PDW8400JBB

Page 1: ...G RINSING DRYING SANITIZED CLEAN COOK WARE NORMAL WASH SPEED CYCLE CHINA CRYSTAL RINSE ONLY 2 4 8 DELAY HOURS ADDED HEAT PRE WASH HEATED DRY READ CAREFULLY KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Stainless Steel Tub...

Page 2: ...d wire nuts 3 UL Listed wire nuts 3 Materials For New Installations Only Air gap for drain hose if required Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Waste tee for...

Page 3: ...opening and even with the nished oor of the kitchen This will facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date for service if needed Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a elevated...

Page 4: ...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 whi...

Page 5: ...n in Figure E Cable must extend a minimum of 24 from the rear wall For power cord connections install a 3 prong grounding type receptacle in the adjacent cabinet rear wall 6 min or 18 max from the ope...

Page 6: ...the sink Optional but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes The water connection is on the bottom left side of the dishwasher Install the hot water inlet line using 3 8 or larger co...

Page 7: ...nterfere with door latch or door hinges Trim Strip Trim Strip Trim Strip 05A 1183U Type 2 Three hole cable Adjust tension by moving spring hook to one of the three holes on the pulley cable Figure I I...

Page 8: ...tly connected to the house electrical system In this step you will need the junction box cover and the 10 x 1 2 hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1 The power cord and connections mus...

Page 9: ...hose damage and possible leaks Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet being careful not to disturb the check valve Refer to Figure Q Sea...

Page 10: ...omponent Tip Make sure the dishwasher will fit in the cabinet Check to be sure the power cable drain hose and hot water line are not trapped behind the dishwasher Utility lines trapped behind the dish...

Page 11: ...p 14 until the door moves freely and does not contact the cabinet frame Figure U Figure V Countertop Controls Hidden by Countertop TIME REMAINING 05A 1183Y Special Considerations for Positioning Top M...

Page 12: ...n the tub opening without hitting the side of the tub If the racks roll on their own or the door hits the side of the tub re level the dishwasher IMPORTANT After leveling verify that the dishwasher is...

Page 13: ...DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION Connect drain line to air gap waste tee or disposer using the previously determined method Secure the drain hose to the air gap waste tee or disposer with clamps Waste Tee Inst...

Page 14: ...door hits tub level dishwasher See Step 14 Pull lower rack out about halfway Check to be sure it does Pull lower rack out about halfway Check to be sure it does not roll back or forward on the door If...

Page 15: ...de See Step 10 and 17 Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained If not check to be sure disposer plug has been removed and o...

Page 16: ...sher Installation STEP 23 INSTALL TOEKICK Locate toekick and screws set aside in step 5 Replace the toekick and make sure it is against the oor Insert and tighten the 2 toekick attachment screws The t...

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