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GE Appliances
Installation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com.
In Canada, please call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.geappliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT – The dishwasher MUST be installed
to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is
Read these instructions completely and
required.
carefully.
Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed or
removed, to reduce the like
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Installation Preparation PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE: #10 Hose Clamp • Junction box cover and #10 hex-head screw Drain Hose Junction Hex-Head • Hose clamp Box Cover Junction Box Screw • Drain hose (approximately 78" long) 1/2" long • Drain hose hanger Drain Hose Hanger #8 Hex-Head Mounting • 2 #8-18 hex head screws to secure brackets to washer Bracket Screws tub frame • 1 top trim piece (on some models) Top Trim Piece • 2 side trim pieces (on some models) • 2 mounting brack
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Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE WARNING: installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation. • The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no This Wall Area more than 12' in length for proper drainage. must be Free • The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and of Pipes or back, and must not support any part of the enclosure. 24" + wires 33-1/2” to 34-3/4” 34-1/2" 1/4" Min. Underside of Undersi
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Installation Preparation PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING Alternate Receptacle Location WARNING: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker 18" before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or 1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.) Receptacle adapter plug with this appliance. Location 18" Area Electrical Requirements 3" 6" 6" from • This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and Cabinet connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, 24" protected by a 15-
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Installation Preparation PREPARE HOT WATER LINE CAUTION: NOTE: GE recommends copper tubing for the water line, but if Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the WX28X326 dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door is braided hose. opened if base is removed. • The water supply line (3/8” copper tubing or flexible braided hose) may enter from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F. • The water supply line may pass through the same hol
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE, STEP 1: PREPARATION INSTALL LEVELING LEGS Locate the items in the installation package: • Screws • Junction box cover IMPORTANT – • Drain hose and clamp Damage will occur. • Mounting brackets • Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay • Trim pieces (on some models) it on its back. • Drain hose hanger • Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base • Owner's Manual with a 15/16" socket wrench. • Produ
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 6: REMOVE FLOOR PROTECT STEP 9: POSITION WATER LINE Squeeze connector at top • Disconnect leak sensor wire AND HOUSE WIRING to release snap feature (on some models). • Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of • Remove 2 screws from front of the the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher Floor Protect with a ¼” driver. and components under dishwasher. • Rotate Floor Protect outward and lift out of the mounting
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 11: SLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-FOURTHS STEP 13: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hex-head screws set OF THE WAY INTO CABINET aside in Step 1. IMPORTANT – Do not push against front panel with You must install the mounting brackets onto the dishwasher tub knees. Damage will occur. frame top or sides prior to sliding the dishwasher into place under the countertop. This dishwasher is capable of a true-flush installation • Grasp t
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 14: PUSH DISHWASHER INTO STEP 15: LEVEL DISHWASHER FINAL POSITION IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation, wash performance and door operation. • Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back. smoothly wrapped around the tub. It should not be “bunched This ensures the dish racks will not roll in or out on their own, up” and it must not interfere with
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 17: CONNECT WATER SUPPLY STEP 16: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET Connect water supply line to 90° elbow. In this step you will need the 2 Phillips special head screws If using a flexible braided hose connection: from the screws set aside in Step 1. • Attach nut to 90° elbow using an adjustable wrench. The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the If using a copper tubing connection: cabinet sides. When the underside of the countert
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 18: CONNECT DRAIN LINE (Cont.) STEP 19: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to • Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer Step 20. using the previously determined method. Secure hose with a screw-type clamp. WARNING: Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer 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 an
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Dishwasher Installation STEP 20: PRETEST CHECKLIST STEP 21: DISHWASHER WET TEST Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid • Turn on power supply or plug power cord into outlet, charges for a service call that is not covered by your if equipped. warranty. • Select a cycle to run and push the Start button. • Check to be sure power is OFF. • Ensure the door is latched. Dishwasher should start. • Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging. • Check to be sure that water ente
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Toekick Dishwasher Installation • On models so equipped, remove the masking tape from the STEP 23: POSITION INSULATION, PRE- sound barrier and door front. Position the sound barrier over TOEKICK, AND SOUND BARRIER the insulation. Sound (on some models) Barrier Skip this step if the sound insulation package is not supplied with the dishwasher. • Locate the sound insulation package and pre-toekick packages inside the dishwasher. • Stand the parts upright as
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Appareils ménagers GE Appliances Directives d’installation Lave-vaisselle encastré Pour toute question, composez le 1.800.561.3344 ou visitez notre site Web: www.electromenagersge.ca AVANT DE COMMENCER IMPORTANT – Le lave-vaisselle DOIT être installé de ARRÊT manière à ce qu’il puisse être sorti de son emplacement si des Veuillez lire attentivement toutes les directives réparations sont nécessaires. qui suivent. Il importe d'user de prudence lorsque l'appareil est installé IMPORTANT –
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Préparation pour l’installation PIÈCES FOURNIES DANS L’EMBALLAGE: • Couvercle de la boîte de jonction et vis à tête hexagonale n° 10 Vis à tête Collier Boyau de vidange Couvercle de la • Collier hexagonale n° 10 boîte de jonction • Boyau de vidange (198 cm/78 po de long) de 12,7 mm (1/2 po) et vis à tête • Support de tuyau de vidange de long pour boîte hexagonale n° 10 de jonction Support de tuyau • 2 Vis à tête hexagonale no 8-18 pour fixer les Vis à tête hexagonale de vidange suppo
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Préparation pour l’installation PRÉPARATION DE L’OUVERTURE DANS AVERTISSEMENT : LES ARMOIRES Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, d’incendie ou de blessures, l’installateur doit s’assurer que le lave-vaisselle est complètement encastré au moment de l’installation. • Le lave-vaisselle doit être installé de façon à ce que le boyau de vidange mesure au maximum 3.66 mètres (12 pieds) pour assurer une vidange adéquate. Le mur du fond doit être exempt • Le dessus, les côtés et l’arriè
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Préparation pour l’installation PRÉPARATION DU CÂBLAGE ÉLECTRIQUE Autre emplacement possible pour la prise de courant AVERTISSEMENT : POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE: Enlevez le fusible ou 46 cm (18 po) déclenchez le disjoncteur au panneau de distribution principal Trou de 3,8 cm Zone pour avant de commencer l’installation. N’utilisez pas une rallonge (1-1/2 po) de dia. (max.) 46 cm la prise de (18 po) courant 15 cm 15 cm (6 po) 7,6 cm (3 po) Alimentation électrique (6 po) des arm
