Installation guide

ManualsBrandsGE ManualsDishwasherOfficial GE dishwasher

Ifyouhaveaquestionconcerningtheinstallationofthis

product,calltheGEAnswerCenter<R_ConsumerInformation

Serviceat800.626.2000,24hoursaday,7daysaweek.

Ifyoureceivedadamageddishwasher,

youshouldimmediatelycontactyour

dealerorbuilder.

Installationofthisdishwasherrequiresbasicmechanicaland

electricalskills.Properinstallation is the responsibilityofthe

installer. Productfailure dueto improperinstallation is not

coveredunderthe GEAppliance Warranty.See the back

cover of the Owners Manual for warranty information.

The dishwasher MUST be installedto allow for future removal

from the enclosure if service isrequired.

[] Two Phillips head countertop mounting screws taped to dishwasher

Materials required:

[] 90° elbow

(3/8"NPT external thread on one end and

opposite end sized to fit water supply)

[] Thread seal tape

[] UL Listed Wire nuts (3)

Fornew installations only:

[] Air gap for drain hose, if required

[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

[] Electrical cable or power cord, ifapplicable

[] Screwtype hose clamps

[] Strain relief for electrical connection

[] Hand shut-off valve (recommended)

[] Water line3/8"min. copper or 1/2"min. plastic

[] Coupler for extending drain line, ifapplicable

Electrical Cable

or Power Cord

ThreadSeal

StrainRelief Tape

Screw Type Clamps

Wire Nuts

A,r Waste() )

Gap Tee

HotWaterLine

Shut-Off

Valve

Coupler

Toolsrequired:

[] Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers

[] Adjustable wrench (6")

[] Level

[] Carpenters square

[] Measuring tape

[] Safety glasses

[] Flashlight

SafetyGlasses

Fornew installations only:

[] Tubing cutter

[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole saw set

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Adjustable

Wrench

Measuring Tape

Flashlight Hole

__Sc rePhillipsHead

Saw Set

wdri_

_Tubing // Drill

_Cutter _/ andBits _-_

Level

Square

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Ifyouhaveaquestion concerning theinstallation ofthis product, calltheGEAnswerCenter
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• The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum width and depth of 24", and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside of the countertop. Figure A • The backwall should be free of pipes or wires. Figure A This'v%ll Area )[ Ppes or wires • Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a good fit. Figure A • For corner installation, allow 2" min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet or wall or other appliances.
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WARNING FORPERSONALSAFETY:REMOVEHOUSE FUSEOROPEN CIRCUITBREAKERBEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. DO NOT USEAN EXTENSIONCORDDRADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE. -1-1/2"Dia.Flole (Max,) 4" ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: Cabinet • 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.
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If you need help with any of the following steps, call the GEAnswer Center':R_ Consumer Information Service, 800.626.2000 Step4 Remove Do not remove the wood base until you are ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opened. access panel and toekick Removethe two screws below the access panel and set aside for reuse. Remove access panel by backing out the two screws located between the door and access panel.
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continued Step 7 Position waterline and power supply Position the water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher. Line lStep 9 J Slidedishwasher intocabinet Slide the dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time. As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening and under the sink. Make sure drain hose is not kinked under dishwasher.
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contmued lStep 13 Connect water supply Connect water supply line to 90° elbow installed in Step 6. Bracket Open and close the door. Checkto be sure door spring does not rub against fill hose or water supply line. Impertanr: When opening and closing the door, the door spring should not touch the fill hose. If it does, bend water valve bracket slightly to provide clearance between the spring and the fill hose, blot Water Supply Line Figure Q [Step 14co..
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continued [Step 15 Connect power supply Verify that power is turned off at source. If power cord is used, plug it intothe wall outlet and go to Step 16. If dishwasher is to be directly wired to house wiring, continuewith this step. Remove junction box cover. Secure the power supply cable to the back of the junction box with a strain relief (not supplied). Locate the three dishwasher wires (white, black, and green) with the stripped ends.
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contmued Step 18Replace access panel and toekick 1 Refer to Figure V. Place the toekick against the legs of the dishwasher. Align the access panel to the dishwasher and tighten the two access panel screws. Align the toekick and make sure the bottom edge is against the floor. Insert and tighten the two toekick attachment screws, making sure the bottom edge of the toekick stays in contact with the floor.