Page 1: ...lation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical electrical and plumbing skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failui e due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance warrontg See warrantg information Completion Time 2 to 3 Hours New installations require more time than replacement installations If gOu received o damaged dishwasher gou sho...
Page 2: ...ations Only Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if appficable Screw tgpe hose clamps Strain relief for electrical Connection Hand shut off V01ve recommended D Water line 3 8 minimum copper tubing GPF10L drain hose if needed TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips head screwdriver 114 and 5 16 nutdriver 6 Adjustable wrench Level Carpente...
Page 3: ... a Follow local codes and ordinances Do not exceed 10 distance to drain NOTE Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is less than 18 above floor to prevent siphoning DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD The type of drain installation depends on the following questions Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap Is waste tee tess than 18 above floor If the answer to either question is YES Me...
Page 4: ...liance is equipped with o cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with at local codes end ordinances The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if gou are in d...
Page 5: ...set aside for use in the listed steps Screw kit Steps 5 or 18 and15 Side mount kit some modelsi Step 12 Junction box cover Step 5 or 18 Drain lnose and clamp Step 7 Trim PieCes some models Step tl Owner s Hanuot Steps 9 and 22 Product Samples and or coupons Step 22 STEP 2 CHECK DOOR BALANCE o With dishwasher on the wood skid check the door balance bg opening and closing the door If the door drops ...
Page 6: ...n box cover using 0 hex head screw Besure wires are not pinched under the cover STEP 6 INSTALL 90 ELBOW Wrap 90 elbow with thread seal tape o Theod 90 elbow into the water valve o Do not over tighten elbow water valve bracket could bend 9 7 or water valve Elbow fitting could break Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher Figure K Front of Dishwasher Water _ Valve Bracket ff...
Page 7: ... Front Door Panel With Knee Damage to The Door Pone Will Occur Figure0 As you proceed pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends about 6 inches forward of adjacent Cabinets Hake sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component STEP 11 INSTALL TRIM PIECES Skip th...
Page 8: ...ind the cabinet frame and evenlg atigned with the front face of cabinet doors Tip Avoid unnecessurg service charges Carefullg open and close the door to ensure the door panel is not catching or rubbing on the cabinet frame I f J Door Fits and Swings Back Behind Cabinet Frame Correct Alignment Alignment Figure Q STEP 14 LEVEL DISHWASHER IMPORTANT oishwosher must beIevel forproper dish rack operatio...
Page 9: ...hwasher to the underside of the countertop with the 2 Phillipsspecial head screws Referto Figure T Hake certain screws are driven strobht and flush to prevent panel damage Brackets Wood Countertop Figure T Method 2 Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides Recheckalignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet Referto Steps 1 3and 14 Door panel and or control panel must not hit cabinets or countertop Fasten t...
Page 10: ...disposer with c omps Note TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED10 FEET FOR PROPERDRAIN OPERATION DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION Connect drain line to air gap waste tee or disposer using the previously determined method Method I Air gap with waste tee or disposer Waste Tee Installation Figure Z Disposer Installation Method 2 Built in High drain loop with waste tee or disposer Fasten to underside of caun...
Page 11: ...ocate the Owner s Hanuel set aside in Step 1 Read the Owner s Honuol for operating instructions Check door opening and closing If door does not open and close freely check for proper routing of spring cable over pulley tf door drops or closes when released adjust spring tension See Step 2 Figure G Checkto be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher not pinched or in contact with door spring...
Page 12: ...de SeeSteps 7 and 7 Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained tf not check that disposer plug has been removed and or air gap is not plugged Also Check drain hose to be sure it is not kinked underneath or behind dishwasher See Step 17 El Press Start Reset pad once again and run dishwasher through another Rinse Onlg cgcle Check for leaks and correct if required STEP 21 REPLAC...
