GE Spacemaker GSM1860NSS Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 9

STEP 9  POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP

• Check to be sure that wires are secure under the

dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door
springs or other dishwasher components.

TIP: 

Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should

be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with
door springs. Check by opening and closing the door.

• Push dishwasher into cabinet. The front corners of the

dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet doors.
Be careful not to dent font panel with knees or damage
countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts.

Figure P

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Figure Q

 

STEP 10  LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT

 –

  

Dishwasher must

be level for proper dish rack operation and wash
performance.

TIP: 

Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to

be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into
dishwasher. If the rack rolls in either direction, the
dishwasher must be leveled again.
• If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed

correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.

• Level the dishwasher

by adjusting the
four leveling legs
individually.

Figure R

• Place level on

door and rack
track inside the
tub as shown to
check that the
dishwasher is
level.

Turn Legs

to Adjust

Do Not Push Against
Front Door Panel With 
Knee. Damage to The 
Door Panel Will Occur.

Reposition Dishwasher
by Grasping Both
Sides With Hands

Check

Level

Side

To Side

Check

Level

Front

to Back

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker GSM1860NSS

Page 1: ...racket or front brace depending on the model The 10 hex head screw is packaged in a small bag within the user bag Use these parts when making electrical connections 2006 General Electric Company Pub No 49 55020 Part No 165D4700P340 ND 06C 1690 4 06 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 282 French THE JUNCTION BOX COVER AND SCREW MUST BE USED DURING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION STEPS TO AVOI...

Page 2: ...d these instructions completely and carefully 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 and electrical skills Proper installation is ...

Page 3: ...and shut off valve Water line 3 8 min copper Coupler for extending drain line if applicable TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips head screwdriver 5 16 and 1 4 nutdriver 6 Adjustable wrench Level Carpenters square Measuring tape Safety glasses Flashlight Bucket to catch water when flushing the line Gloves For New Installations Only Tubing cutter Drill and appropriate bits Hole saw set 90 Elbow Ferrule and ...

Page 4: ...e an air gap Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18 above the floor Will installation have a drain loop less than 32 above floor If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES Method 1 MUST be used Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used Figure C or Figure D CAUTION An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18 above th...

Page 5: ... extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING Electrical Requirements This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse Wiring must be 2 wire with ground If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electric...

Page 6: ...r line to clean out debris The hot water supply line pressure must be 20 120 PSI CAUTION Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward Do not open the door until you are ready to install the dishwasher If it is necessary to open the door hold the top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with the other hand Cabinet Face Shut off Valve 3 From Floor 18 From Wall 4 Fr...

Page 7: ...d dishwasher height Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base 1 4 less than installation height Figure H STEP 2 ADJUST LEVELING LEGS Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back Connect incoming power cord white or ribbed to dishwasher white black or smooth to black and ground to dishwasher green wire Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size Replace junc...

Page 8: ...r line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interference with base of dishwasher Figure N STEP 7 INSERT DRAIN HOSE THROUGH CABINET Upright the dishwasher and position in front of the opening Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole If a power cord is used guide the end through a separate hole STEP 6 POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of ...

Page 9: ...ure Q STEP 10 LEVEL DISHWASHER IMPORTANT Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance TIP Pull lower rack out about halfway Check to be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher If the rack rolls in either direction the dishwasher must be leveled again If door hits the tub the dishwasher is not installed correctly Adjust leveling legs to align door...

Page 10: ...f the control panel and can interfere with door closing STEP 12 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY Connect water supply line to 90 elbow Slide compression nut then ferrule over end of water line Insert water line into 90 elbow Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compres sion nut Ferrule 90 Elbow Compression Nut Hot Water Supply Line IMPORTANT Check to be sure that door spring does not rub or contact the...

Page 11: ... Air gap with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation Method 2 High drain loop with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation Figure W Figure X Secure the drain hose to the air gap waste tee or disposer with clamps NOTE TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check to be sure that drain plug has been removed ...

Page 12: ...ure Incoming water temperature must be between 120 F and 150 F A minimum of 120 F temperature is required for best wash perfor mance See Prepare Hot Water Line page 5 Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dish washer to lubricate the pump seal Turn on water supply Check for leaks Tighten connections if needed Remove protective film if present from the control panel and door STEP 14 CONNECT PO...

Page 13: ... power supply off then tighten connec tions Restore power after leak is corrected Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dish washer if necessary See Step 9 The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 to 7 minutes after the first fill Check drain lines If leaks are found turn power off at the br...

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