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Installation Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

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In Canada, please call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.geappliances.ca

READ CAREFULLY 

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS shown 
throughout these instructions. While performing installations 
described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles 
should be worn.

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, electrical and plumbing skills. 

Proper 

installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product 

failure due to improper installation is not covered under 

the GE Appliance Warranty. See warranty information.

Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours

. New installations require

more time than replacement installations.

IMPORTANT –

 The dishwasher MUST be installed to

allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.
Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed or removed, 

to reduce the likelihood 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 panel kits.
Your dishwasher is a water heating appliance.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is 

completely enclosed at the time of installation.

• FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open

circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an 

extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

• The improper connection of the equipment grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with 

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in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded.

• If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground

must be provided by the installer. When house wiring 

is aluminum, be sure to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant 

compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.

Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the 

dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door is 

opened if base is removed.

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

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Tub trim does not interfere with the door

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Dishwasher is square and level at both the top and bottom 
of the cabinet opening, with no twisting or distortion of the 
tub or door

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Drain hose is not pinched between the dishwasher and 

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CAUTION

 

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Summary of Contents for GDT655SSJSS

Page 1: ...hould immediately contact your dealer or builder Optional Accessories See the Owner s Manual for available custom panel kits Your dishwasher is a water heating appliance BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully 31 31560 02 16 GE Printed in the United States 7R UHGXFH WKH ULVN RI HOHFWULF VKRFN UH RU LQMXU WR persons the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is complete...

Page 2: ... side cabinets 2 8 18 x 5 8 Phillips special head screws to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or to side cabinets Literature samples and or coupons MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 90 elbow 3 4 hose internal thread on one end opposite end sized to fit water supply UL listed wire nuts 3 Masking Tape Materials Needed for New Installations Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plum...

Page 3: ... 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 edges IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check to be sure that drain plug has been removed DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE Method 2 High Drain Loop with Waste Tee or Disposer Tip Avoid unnecessary service call char...

Page 4: ... a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75 C 167 F If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electrician before proceeding Grounding Instructions Permanent Connection This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the c...

Page 5: ...elbows and gaskets should be replaced in 5 years Turn off the water supply 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 dishwasher Install the hot water inlet line using no less than 3 8 copper tubing or a flexible braided hose Route the line as shown i...

Page 6: ...t on its back NOTE Do not place the dishwasher on its side Remove the 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 clamp Mounting brackets Trim pieces on some models Drain hose hanger Owner s Manual Product samples and or coupons Figure I T o e k i c...

Page 7: ...r cord is used guide the end through a separate cabinet opening 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 and components under dishwasher Figure O Water Line House Wiring 4 4 6 6 7LS 3UHYHQW XQQHFHVVDU VHUYLFH FDOO FKDUJHV IRU OO GUDLQ or noise concerns Position utility lines so ...

Page 8: ...tact the top of the dishwasher door and cause damage If you are installing the dishwasher under a counter with a short overhang the countertop brackets may extend beyond the edge of the counter If this is the case remove the excess length by repeatedly bending the brackets at the front notch only until they break Install mounting brackets on sides if the countertop is granite or similar material t...

Page 9: ...her door panel are behind WKH IDFH RI WKH DGMDFHQW FDELQHW DQG QRW XS DJDLQVW WKH FDELQHW face Refer to Figure U If the dishwasher door is opened when the edge of the door is against the face of the cabinet dishwasher door damage and cabinet damage will occur Figure U Dishwasher Installation 9 Tip Prevent unnecessary service charges for panel damage or wash performance Check dishwasher alignment p...

Page 10: ...HG LQ LJXUH QGLYLGXDOO WXUQ WKH EROWV WR DGMXVW WKH rear wheels Slowly rotate the 2 bolts counter clockwise to raise the back of the dishwasher and clockwise to lower it Continue WR DGMXVW WKH IHHW DQG ZKHHOV XQWLO WKH GLVKZDVKHU LV OHYHO DV illustrated in Figure W Ensure all 4 legs wheels are firmly in contact with the floor If your model has 4 leveling feet DGMXVW WKH OHYHO RI the dishwasher by ...

Page 11: ...net 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 Figure X 0DNH FHUWDLQ VFUHZV DUH GULYHQ VWUDLJKW DQG ÀXVK WR SUHYHQW panel damage Do not screw into the cabinet face frame Install plug buttons to the side of the tub well in the holes provided STEP ...

Page 12: ...ste tee or disposer Determine size of inlet port Cut drain hose connector on the marked line if required WR W WKH LQOHW SRUW If a longer drain hose is required and you did not purchase drain hose WD24X10065 add up to 66 length for a total of 144 12 feet to the factory installed hose Use 5 8 or 7 8 inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the 2 hose ends Secure the connection with hose clamps ...

Page 13: ...Water Line page 5 Add 1 quart of water to the bottom of the dishwasher 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 Check that tub trim does not contact the door Dishwasher Installation 13 STEP 18 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to Step 19 Q...

Page 14: ...ry 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 not plugged Also check drain hose to be sure it is not kinked underneath or behind dishwasher See Step 17 Press Start button once again and run dishwasher through another cycle Check for leaks and co...

Page 15: ... LQ FRQWDFW ZLWK WKH ÀRRU Drain hose is not pinched between the dishwasher and DGMDFHQW FDELQHWV RU ZDOOV 7XE WULP LV IXOO VHDWHG RQ WKH WXE ÀDQJH STEP 22 POSITION SOUND INSULATION PIECE on some models Locate the sound insulation package inside the dishwasher Stand the parts upright as shown Locate the control box Push insulation block portion under the dishwasher until it is beneath the control b...

Page 16: ...NOTE While performing installations described in this book safety glasses or goggles should be worn NOTE Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at GE Appliances Therefore materials DSSHDUDQFH DQG VSHFLILFDWLRQV DUH VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH without notice ...

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