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GE Consumer & Industrial
Appliances
Installation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: www.ge.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT – The dishwasher MUST be installed
S T O P
to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is
Read these instructions completely and
required.
carefully.
If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder.
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes
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Installation Preparation Side and Top Trim Pieces on some models PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE: Hose Clamp ■ T Tw wo #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head scr o #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to ews, to Drain Hose secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or sides of cabinets. Screw Kit Side Mount Kit ■ Junction bo Junction box cov x cover and #10 hex head scr er and #10 hex head screw ew (some models) Dr a i n H o s e ■ 2 Side-mounting brack 2 Side-mounting brackets
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Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or injury to persons, the 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � �� �� � � � � � � more than 10’ in length for proper drainage. � � � � � � � � � � � � • The dishwasher must b
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Installation Preparation PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING ��������� WARNING ���������� 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. ��� ������� �� �� ������� Electrical Requirements ��� • This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz., and ��������� connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, ���������� protected by a 15 or 20 a
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Installation Instructions PREPARE HOT WATER LINE STEP 2–CHECK DOOR BALANCE • The line may enter from either side, rear or fl oor within the • With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance shaded area shown in Figure F. by opening and closing the door. • The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical • If the door drops when released, increase the spring tension. cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional 1-1/2" diameter If the door rises when released, decrease the tensi
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Installation Instructions STEP 4–REMOVE TOEKICK STEP 6– INSTALL F r o n t o f Dish w ash e r • Remove the 90° ELBOW 2 toekick screws • Wrap 90° elbow with and toekick. thread seal tape. Set aside for use • Thead 90° elbow into in Step 21. the water valve. W at e r • Do not over tighten V a l ve � � � � � � � � elbow; water valve B r ac ke t � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Figure I bracket could bend 9 0 ° or water valve E l b o w fi tting could break. F il l • Position the H o s e end of
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Installation Instructions STEP 8– POSITION WATER LINE STEP 10– SLIDE DISHWASHER AND HOUSE WIRING THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY • Position water supply line and house wiring on the fl oor of INTO CABINET the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES. DAMAGE and components under dishwasher. WILL OCCUR. • Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time. �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ����� ������ ����� ������������������� ���� ��������������������
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Installation Instructions STEP 12– INSTALL SIDE-MOUNT STEP 14–LEVEL DISHWASHER BRACKETS (included with IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper some models) dish rack operation and wash performance. • Place level on door and lower rack track as shown. Check to Skip this step if underside of countertop is wood or make sure that the dishwasher is level left to right and front wood-like material. to back. • Install side-mount brackets if underside of countertop is granite or similar ma
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Installation Instructions STEP 15–POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET In this step you will need the 2 Phillips special head screws Method 2 from the screw kit set aside in Step 1. The dishwasher must Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides. When • Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to the underside of the countertop is wood, use Method 1. Use Steps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must not Metho
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Installation Instructions STEP 17–CONNECT DRAIN LINE DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. • Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using the The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1" previously determined method. diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer. • Determine size of inlet port Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer • Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, to fi t the inlet port. C u tti n
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Installation Instructions STEP 18–CONNECT POWER SUPPLY STEP 19–PRETEST CHECK LIST If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid Step 19. charges for a service call that is not covered by your In this step you will need the junction box cover and the warranty. #10 hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1. ■ Check to be sur Check to be sure pow e power is OFF er is OFF.. • Secure house wiring to the back of the
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� ��� ��� Installation Instructions STEP 20–DISHWASHER WET TEST STEP 21–REPLACE TOEKICK ■ T Turn on pow urn on power supply or plug pow er supply or plug power cor er cord into outlet d into outlet, , • Place toekick against the legs of the dishwasher. if equipped. ■ Latch door Latch door.. ■ Push “Rinse Only” button. Push “Rinse Only” button. ■ Push S Push Star tart/R t/Reset pad one time. Dishw eset pad one time. Dishwasher should star asher should start t.. ■ Check to be sur Check to be
