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

—

,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

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

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"

Min.

Cabinets

Square

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"

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

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

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.)

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

a cabinet or on a

White

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