GE 206C1559P148 User Manual

Installation

Built-In

Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully .

IMPORT ANT

governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer –

for the

Note to Consumer

Owner`s Manual for future reference.

Skill level

basic mechanical

installation is the responsibility of the installer .
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the
Completion Time ? 1 to 3 Hours.

require more time than replacement installations.

Be sure to leave these instructions

and

local

Keep these instructions with your

Installation of this dishwasher requires

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,Plumbing

Dishwasher Warranty

Observe all

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inspector Inspector s′ use.

electrical skills.

and

New installations

Proper

Dishwasher

IMPORT ANT

MUST be installed to allow for future removal from
the enclosure if service is required.

If you received a damaged dishwasher , you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder .

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire,
or injury to persons, the installer must
ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed at the time of installation.

The dishwasher

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

206C1559P148 31-30207

03-10 FL

Installation Preparation

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PARTS SUPPLIED:

Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8" long

to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
(in literature package).

MA TERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

Ferrule, compression nut and

thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)

Thread seal tape

UL Listed wire nuts (3)

Materials For New Installations Only:

Air gap for drain hose, if required

Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable

Screw type hose clamps

Strain relief for electrical connection.

Hand shut-off valve

Water line 3/8" min. copper

Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable

90°

Elbow (3/8"NPT external

2 Wood Screws

90

°

Elbow ,
Ferr ule and
Compression Nut

Waste Tee

Air Gap

Hand
Shut-Off
Valve

Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)

Screw Type
Hose Clamps

Thread
Seal Tape

Wire Nuts (3)

Hot Water line

Coupler

Strain Relief

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

Phillips
Head
Screwdriver

Flashlight

Gloves

Bucket

1/4"
and 5/16"
Nutdriver

Safety Glasses

Hole Saw Set

6" Adjustable
Wrench

Level

Carpenters
Square

Tubing Cutter

Measuring Tape

Drill and Bits

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHW ASHER ENCLOSURE

32-1/2to 35"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

Floor MUST

Figure 1

be Even with

Room Floor.

Plumbing and Electric Service

Must Enter Shaded Area

The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep
and 23-5/8" To Wide. The opening should be
to

35" max. height.

24"

24"

Min.

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Cabinets

Square

6

and

Plumb

The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is

no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.

The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,

sides and back, and must not support any par t of the
enclosure.

CLEARANCES:

installed into a corner ,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure 2

Note:

tops may by the and
leveling legs.

When

Llation,

(32-1/2") counter

Countertop

Dishwasher

25-5/8"

Clearance for Door

Opening 2" Minimum

Figure 2

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

Follow local codes and ordinances.

Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.

Do not connect

drain lines from other devices

to the dishwasher drain hose.
Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an

air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop,
depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent
back flow into the dishwasher .

?Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connec-

tion is less than 18" above the floor to prevent siphoning.

DRAIN PREPARATION

The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:

Do local codes or ordinances require 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

Method 1 MUST be used

ANY

of the 3 questions above is

. Otherwise either Method 1

YES,

or Method 2 may be used. Figure 3 or Figure 4.

CAUTION:

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor.

Failure to provide the proper drain connection height
with air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result
in improper draining of the dishwasher .

Method 1 Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Figure 3

Method 2 High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer

Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside
of countertop.

32"

18"

18"

Min.

Min.

Min.

Figure 4

18"

Min.

Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer Manufacturer s

’

instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

Drill a 1-1/2 dia.Hole in the cabinet wall within the

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shaded areas shown in Figure 1 for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.

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32"

Min.

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, 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 electrician before

proceeding.

Grounding Instructions —– Cab le D irec t

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and
be connected to the equipment grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.

Grounding Instructions —– Pow er Cord Mod el s

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed
and grounded in accordance with local codes and
ordinances.

WARNING

The improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt that
the appliance is properly grounded.

1-1/2" Dia.

Hole (Max.)

3"

from

Cabinet

24"

from Wall

Figure 5

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

The wiring may enter the opening from either side,

rear or the floor within the shaded area.
Cut a 1-1/2
The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet
wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a
bushing.

Cable direct connections may pass through the same

hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient.
If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered
with a bushing. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass
through a separate hole.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher .

For cable direct connections the cable must be routed

as shown in Figure 5. Cable must extend a minimum of
24" from the rear wall.

For power cord connections, install a 3-prong ground-ing
type receptacle.
appliance shall be installed

wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the

appliance is to be installed.

Max.dia.hole to admit the electrical cable.

″

The power -supply receptacle for the

Ground

Black

in

a cabinet or on a

White

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE

The line may enter from Either side, rear or floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
The line may pass through the same hole as the
electrical cable and Drain hose. Or, Cut an additional
1-1/2" dia. hole to accommodate the water line.
If power cord with plug is used, water line Must not
pass through power cord hole.

Figure 6

HOT W A TER LINE

W ater Line Connection

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.)

Wa ter connection is on the left side of the dishwasher .

Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8"
O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F
and extend forward at least 18" from rear wall.

Flush water line to clean out debris.
The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

BEFOR YOU BEGIN

Locate and set aside the package containing

Locate set aside

2 phillips head countertop mounting screws

2 Phillips screws

and 2 additional toekickscrews(located in

and 2 in

the literature).

the literature package).

CHECK DOOR BALANCE

To che ck the door balance,hold the to p of the dis-

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washer firmly.

washer firmly.

Figure G

Figure 7

Open the door slowly,if the door drops when

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?Open the door slowly, if the door drops when

released,increase spring tension.If the door closes

released, increase Spring tension. If the door closes

when released,decrease tension.

when released, decrease tension.

Pull the spring adjustment pin out of the holes,insert

?Pull pin of the

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in the next highest or lowest hole and test again.

in or

?both the

Adjust both door springs to the same tension.

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?Continue the spring until door Is balanced.

Continue moving the spring pin until door is balance.

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CAUTION:

Opening the door will cause the dishwasher

to tip forward.

to install the dishwasher .

necessary to open the door, hold
the top of the dishwasher securely
with one hand and hold the door
with the other hand.

Do not open the door until you are ready

If it is

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Installation Instructions

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STEP 16 DISHWASHER WET TEST

Turn on power supply(or plug power cord into outlet, if equipped).

Select Normal wash program.

″″

Close the door.

Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher.If water does not enter the dishwasher,check to be sure that
water and power are turn on.

Check for leaks under the dishwasher.If a leak is found,turn power supply off,then tighten connections.Restore
power afterleak 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 dishwasher if necessary.See step 9.

The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 to 7 minutes after the first fill.Check dain lines.If leaks are found,turn
power off at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessary.Restore power ater corrections are made.See Step 12.

Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained.If not ,check that disposer plug has been
removed and/or air gap is not plugged.See Step 13.Also chek drain line for kinking.

Run the dishwasher through another fill and drain cycle .Check for leaks and correct if require.
At the end of drain, Press reset button.

ST EP 17 REPLACE TOEK ICK

2-Screws

Adjust Up
or Down

Install 2 toekick screws to fasten toekick. Allow the toe kick to tuch the floor.

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ST EP 18 LITERATURE

Be sure to leave complete literature package and installation instructions with consumer.

OTE:

The manufacturer,following a policy of constant development and up-dating of the product,may make

mod if ic at ions without giving prior notice.

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