GE 206C1559P195 User Manual

GSD2000

GE Consumer & Industrial

Appliances

Installation Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions for the consumer and local inspector’s
use.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with

your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

• Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires

basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills.

Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer. Product failure due to improper
installation is not covered under the GE
Appliance Warranty. See warranty information.

• Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations

require more time than replacement installations.

IMPORTANT – The dishwasher 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.

Optional Accessories – See the Owner’s Manual for
available custom panel kits.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

206C1559P195 31-30255 07-09 JR

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION
PACKAGE:

■ Two 8-18 x 5/8" Phillips-head wood screws

■ Junction box cover and #10 hex head

screw

■ Drain hose (78" long) and hose clamp

■ Cord protector (Power Cord Models Only)

■ Conversion leads (Power Cord Models Only)

■ Literature, product samples and/or

coupons

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

■ WX09X70910 power cord if applicable to

your installation

■ UL-Listed wire nuts (3)

■ Thread seal tape

■ 90° elbow, ferrule and compression nut –

(3/8" NPT external thread on one end and
opposite end sized to fit water supply)

■ GPF65 Side-mount bracket kit for use with

granite countertops

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:

■ Electrical cable

■ Water line–3/8" minimum copper tubing

■ Strain relief for electrical connection

■ Hand shut-off valve (recommended)

■ Air gap for drain hose, if required

■ Waste tee for house plumbing, if

applicable

■ GPF10S drain hose (10' long), if needed

■ Screw-type hose clamps

#8
Phillips-Head
Wood Screws
5/8" long

78" Drain Hose

Hose Clamp

Electrical Cable
or WR09X70910
Power Cord

Strain Relief

GPF65 Side-Mount
Bracket Kit

Screw Kit

Cord Protector
(Power Cord Models Only)

3 Wire Nuts

Thread
Seal Tape

Waste Tee

Air
Gap

#10
Hex Head
Junction Box Screw
1/2" long

Shut-Off
Valve

Optional 10'
Drain Hose
GPF10S

Junction Box Cover

Conversion Leads
(Power Cord Models Only)

Hot Water Line–3/8"
Minimum Copper
Tubing

90° Elbow, Ferrule and
Compression Nut

Screw-Type
Hose Clamps

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

■ Safety glasses

■ 1/4" and 5/16" nutdrivers

■ Flashlight

■ Gloves

■ Adjustable wrench (6”)

■ Phillips-head screwdriver

■ Measuring tape

■ Level

■ Carpenter’s square

■ Bucket to catch water when flushing

water line

■ Tubing cutter

■ 15/16" socket wrench

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:

■ Hole saw set

■ Drill and appropriate bits

2

Safety Glasses

Gloves

Measuring Tape

Bucket

1/4" and 5/16" Nutdrivers

Adjustable
Wrench

Level

Tubing
Cutter

Flashlight

Phillips-Head
Screwdriver

Hole Saw Set

Drill and
Bits

Carpenter’s
Square

15/16"
Socket Wrench

Installation Preparation – Enclosure

2" Minimum

Countertop

Dishwasher

27" Minimum

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

WARNING

ADVERTENCIA

• The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum

width and depth of 24" and height of 34-1/2" ± 1/4"
from the floor to the underside of the countertop.

• The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.

• Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to

ensure a good fit. Refer to Figure A.

• For a corner installation, allow 2" minimum

clearance between the dishwasher and the
adjacent wall.

• Provide at least 27" in front of the dishwasher to

allow the dishwasher door to open fully. Refer to
Figure B.

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

Para reducir el riesgo de choque, incendio
o lesión a personas, el instalador se
debe cerciorar de que la lavadora esté
completamente cerrada en el momento
de la instalación.

• The dishwasher must be installed no more than
10 feet from sink for proper drainage.

• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,

sides and back.

• The dishwasher must not support any part of the

enclosure.

Clearances:

In a corner installation, provide
at least 2" clearance between
the dishwasher and the adjacent
cabinet, wall or other appliance.

Provide at least 27" of clearance
in front of the dishwasher.

Figure B

Figure A

• Make sure the oor is level inside the opening and

even with the finished floor of the kitchen. This will
facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date
for service, if needed.

3

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

Installation Preparation – Drain

Remove

Drain

Plug

PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING

Drain Requirements

• Follow local codes and ordinances.

• Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.

• A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.

Drain Method

The type of drain installation depends on the
following:

• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

• Is waste tee less than 18" above the oor?

If the answer to either question is YES, an air gap
(Method 1) must be used. If both answers are NO,

either an air gap or a high drain loop (Method 2)
may be used.

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed
on a pedestal

lf the dishwasher is installed on an elevated
platform, a high drain loop of at least 32" above the
platform must be provided in addition to the air gap
requirement determined above. This is necessary for
proper drain performance.

METHOD 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Figure C

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

METHOD 2 – High Drain Loop with Waste Tee
or Disposer

Provide a method to attach the drain hose to the
underside of countertop. Attachment will be made in
a later step.

Figure D

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to
waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor level.
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with
an air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in
improper draining of the dishwasher, which may cause
damage.

PRECAUCIÓN

SE DEBE USAR un espacio de aire si la manguera
de drenaje se conecta a la T de desechos o al triturador
menos de 18" por encima del nivel del piso. No disponer
la altura correcta de la conexión del drenaje con
un espacio de aire o 32" de mínimo, una curva alta
de drenaje resultará en un drenaje incorrecto
de la lavadora, lo que pude causar daños.

4

Cabinet Preparation

Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded area shown in Figure A for the drain
hose. Make sure there are no sharp edges. The drain
hose will be passed through this hole and connected
to the drain in a later step.

IMPORTANT – When

connecting the drain line to a
disposer, check to be sure that
drain plug has been removed.
Dishwasher will not drain if
plug is left in place.

White

18"

6"

24"

from Wall

3"

from

Cabinet

Alternate
Receptacle
Location

Ground

Black

1-1/2" Dia. Hole ( Max.)

18"

6"

Receptacle
Location
Area

Installation Preparation – Electrical Supply

Hole Diameter

1-1/2" Maximum

Cord
Protector
(Provided

with Power

Cord Models Only)

Metal Cabinet Wall

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

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 – Permanent Connection

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

Grounding Instructions – Power Cord Models

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

WARNING

ADVERTENCIA

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.

PARA SEGURIDAD PERSONAL: Retire el
fusible de la casa o abra el interruptor de
circuitos antes de empezar la instalación.
No use un cable de extensión o enchufe
adaptador con este aparato.

The improper connection of the equipment­grounding conductor can result in electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt that
the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
technician.

ADVERTENCIA

Figure E

La conexión incorrecta del conductor
de conexión a tierra del equipo puede
resultar en choque eléctrico. Consulte con
un electricista calificado o representante
de servicio si tiene dudas de la conexión
a tierra del aparato. No modifique el
enchufe que se suministra con el aparato;
si no calza en el tomacorrientes, haga
que un técnico calificado le instale un
tomacorrientes adecuado.

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from either side,

rear or floor within the shaded area illustrated
above in Figure E and defined in Figure A.

• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to insert the

electrical cable. Permanent wiring connections
may pass through the same hole as the drain
hose and hot water line, if convenient. Hole edges
must be smooth and rounded. If the cabinet wall is
metal, the hole edge must be covered with a cord
protector.
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 permanent connections, the cable must be

routed as shown in Figure E. The cable must extend
a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.

• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong

grounding-type receptacle in the adjacent cabinet
rear wall, between 6" and 18" from the opening, 6"

to 18" above the floor as shown in Figure E.

5

Installation Preparation – Hot Water Supply

6"

5"

5"

4"

Cabinet Face

Shut-off
Valve

4"

2" From Floor

19" From Wall

2"

From

Cabinet

1-1/2" Dia.

Hole

Hot

PREPARE HOT WATER SUPPLY

Hot Water Line

• 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" diameter hole to accommodate the water
line. If a power cord with plug is used, the water line
must not pass through the power cord hole.

CAUTION

The hot water supply line pressure must be at least 20 PSI.
Lower pressures could cause the water valve to leak and
cause water damage.

PRECAUCIÓN

La línea de presión del suministro de agua caliente debe
ser al menos 20 PSI. Presiones inferiores podrían causar
que la válvula del agua gotee y causar daños por agua.

Figure F

Water 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.)

• The water connection is on the left side of the

dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using
3/8" or larger copper tubing. Route the line as
shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19"
from rear wall.

• Adjust the water heater to deliver water between

120°F and 150°F.

• Flush water line to clean out debris. Use a bucket

to catch water and debris.

• The hot water supply line pressure must be
between 20 and 120 PSI.

6

Dishwasher Installation

Insert Hook Through
Hole from Inside of Frame

Link fully seated
in hinge arm

CAUTION

Do not remove the wood base until you are ready to
install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over
when the door is opened if the base is removed.

PRECAUCIÓN

No retire la base de madera hasta que esté listo para
instalar la lavadora de platos. Cuando la puerta se abra,
la lavadora de platos se inclinará si la base se retira.

STEP 1: PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation package and set
them aside for use in the listed steps.

• Screw kit – Steps 5 or 16 and 13

• Junction box cover – Steps 5 or 16

• Drain hose and drain hose clamp – Step 7

• Owners’ Manual – Steps 18 and 21

• Product Samples and/or coupons – Step 21

• Conversion leads (Factory-equipped power cord

models only) – Appendix

STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE

• With the dishwasher on the wood base, check the

door balance by opening and closing the door.

• The door is properly balanced if it gently drops

from a 1/2 open position and does not rise from
the full open position.

• If necessary, increase or decrease tension as

shown. Latch the door and adjust springs to
correct balance.

Figure G

Tip: Avoid service calls for door balance problems.

Make sure the spring end is fully engaged in a
frame hole and the spring link is fully seated in the
hinge arm.

STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE

IMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base!

Damage will occur.

• Move the dishwasher close to the installation

location and lay it on its back.

• Remove the four leveling
legs from the underside of
the wood base
with a 15/16"
socket wrench.

• Remove and
discard wood
base.

Figure H

• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher

frame, approximately 3/4" from the frame, as
shown.

STEP 4: REMOVE ACCESS PANEL

AND TOEKICK

The top mounting holes in the access panel are
slotted.

• Remove the lower two 10-16 x 3/8" sheet metal

screws. Do not remove the two top 8-32 x 1/4"
machine thread screws.

• Slide the access panel to the left as far as it will go.

• Gently pull the access panel forward to remove

it from the top screws.

Set access panel, toekick and screws aside for use
in Step 20.

Tip: Prevent
tub damage.

Remove only
the 3/8" sheet
metal screws
in this step.
This will help
prevent a mix-
up with the
1/4" machine
thread screws
in Step 20.

Figure I

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Dishwasher Installation

90° Elbow

Fill Hose

Water Valve

Bracket

Thread Seal

Tape

STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if the dishwasher will be
permanently connected to the house electrical
system or has a factory-installed power cord.

In this step you will need the junction box cover and
the #10 x 1/2" hex-head screw from the screw kit set
aside in Step 1.

The power cord and connections must comply
with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/
or local codes and ordinances. Maximum power
cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord Kit WX09X70910,
available for purchase from an authorized GE
appliance dealer, meets these requirements.

STEP 6: INSTALL 90° ELBOW

• Wrap a 90° elbow with thread seal tape.

• Thead the 90° elbow into the water valve.

• Do not overtighten the elbow; water valve bracket

could bend or the valve fitting could break.

• Position the end of the elbow to face the rear
of the dishwasher.

Figure K

STEP 7:

INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Skip this step if drain hose has been preinstalled.

In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp
set aside in Step 1.

Figure J

• Install strain relief in the junction box bracket.

• Insert the power cord through the strain relief and

tighten.

• Make sure black, white and green dishwasher

wires are threaded through the small hole in the
junction box bracket.

• Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to

dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to dishwasher
black and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use
UL-listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

• Install junction box cover using the #10 hex-head

screw. Be sure wires are not pinched under the
cover.

8

IMPORTANT – Prevent drain hose damage

and possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut
the drain hose.

• Route the small end of the drain hose from the left

side of the dishwasher through the strain relief
attached to the dishwasher frame and toward
the center of the dishwasher as shown in Figures
L and M.

• Place the hose clamp over the small end of the

drain hose.

• Push the small end of the drain hose over the drain

port on the collection chamber, making sure it is
fully seated against the hose stop.

• Tighten the hose clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds

of torque.

Bracket

Attachment

Screws
(2 Each

Side)

Side-

Mounting

Brackets

Tub Frame

Water

Line

Power

Supply

Water

Power

Drain

Dishwasher Installation

Drain Hose

Do not use
this port if

present

Collection Chamber

Drain Port

Hose Clamp

Hose Stop

Strain

Relief

Drain Hose

Note: The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher
is approximately 78" long. If a longer hose is needed,
a 10-foot-long hose may be purchased from an
authorized GE appliance dealer. The 10-foot-long
hose is part number GPF10S.

Figure L

STEP 9: INSERT DRAIN HOSE AND POWER

CORD, IF USED, THROUGH CABINET

• Upright the dishwasher and position it in front of

the cabinet opening.

• Insert the drain hose into the hole previously drilled

in the cabinet wall.

• If a power cord is used, guide the end of the cord

through a separate hole cut for the power cord.

The power cord should be routed directly to the rear
of the junction box, avoiding contact with the door
spring and other dishwasher components.

Figure O

Figure M

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for drain
issues.

Make sure the drain hose connection is leak-free
and the hose is routed through the strain relief so
it will not kink when the dishwasher is installed into
the cabinet.

STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE AND

POWER SUPPLY

• Position the water supply line and house wiring on

the floor of the opening to avoid interference with
the base of the dishwasher and components under
the dishwasher.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for no fill,
drain or noise concerns.

Position utility lines so they do not interfere with
anything under or behind the dishwasher.

STEP 10: INSTALL OPTIONAL GPF65 SIDE

MOUNT BRACKETS

Skip this step if the underside of countertop is
wood or woodlike material.

• Purchase and install the GPF65 side-mount
bracket kit if the underside of counter is granite
or a similar material that will not accept wood
screws. The GPF65 kit is available from authorized
GE appliance dealers.

• Refer to Figure P and follow the instructions

included in
the kit.

Figure N

Optional
Side-Mount
Bracket Kit

Figure P

9

Dishwasher Installation

Turn Legs

to Adjust

STEP 11: SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO CABINET

IMPORTANT – Do not push against the front

panel with knees. Damage will occur.

• Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide the

dishwasher into the opening a few inches at
a time. Pull the drain hose and power cord, if
equipped, through the holes in the adjacent
cabinet while sliding the dishwasher into position.

Figure Q

STEP 12: POSITION AND LEVEL

DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for

proper dish rack operation, wash performance
and door operation. The dishwasher must be
leveled left to right and front to back. This ensures
that the dish racks will not roll in or out on their
own, circulation water will flow to the pump inlet,
and the door will close without hitting the side of
the tub.

• Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on

the door and lower rack track as shown in Figure R.

• Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to

be sure it is smoothly wrapped around the tub.
It should not be “bunched up” and it must not
interfere with the door springs. If the insulation
is “bunched up” or interfering with the springs,
straighten and re-center the blanket prior to sliding
the dishwasher into its final position.

• Make sure the drain hose is not kinked under or

behind the dishwasher.

• Make certain the house wiring, drain line and

water line do not interfere with components under
the dishwasher.

• The dishwasher tub ange should be

approximately 3/4" behind the face of the adjacent
cabinet. Refer to Figure R.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for panel
damage.

Do not press on the center of panel with hands or
knees when sliding dishwasher into position.

10

Figure R

• Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually

turning the four legs on the bottom of the
dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S.

Figure S

• The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level

indicator is centered left to right and front to back.
The dishwasher door should close without hitting
the sides of the tub.

• Replace the lower rack.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for poor
wash performance and rack operation.

Pull the dish racks half way out. They should remain
stationary. Open and close the door. The door should
fit in the tub opening without hitting the side of the
tub. If the racks roll on their own, or the door hits the
side of the tub, relevel the dishwasher.