GE EDW5000L00BB, EDW5000L00CC, EDW5000L00WW, EDW5000L15BB, EDW5000L15CC Installation Guide

Appliances

Installation

Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completelu and
carefullu.

IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.
, Note to Installer - Besure to leave these instructions for the

consumer's 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 responsibilitg of the installer. Product
failure due to improper installation is not covered under
the GEAppliance Warranty. See warrantg information.

, Completion Time - 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require

more time than replacement installations.

IM PORTANT- The dishwasherMUST

be installedtoallowforfutureremovalfromtheenclosure

if service is required.

If Uou received a damaged dishwasher, Uoushould
immediately contact your dealer or builder.

Optional Accessories - Seethe 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, safety glasses

or goggles should be worn.

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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InstallationPreparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

[] Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws,

to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop

or to side of cabinets. (Inuser bag.)

[] Side and top trim pieces on some models
[] Drain hose

[] Drain hose hanger
[] Clamp

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

[] Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/8"NPT

external thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit

water supply)

[] Thread seal tape
[] UL Listed wire nuts (3)

MaterialsFor New InstallationsOnly:

[] 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 (recommended)
[] Water line 3/8" rain. copper

[] Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable

Drain Hose

#8 Phillips
Special Head

Screws

5/8" long

90° Elbow, Hand

Ferrule and Shut-Off

Compression Nut Valve

Waste Tee

Air Gap Hose Clamps

Side and Top TMm Pieces on some models

Clamp

Electrical Cable

(or Power Cord, if applicable}

Screw Type

Drain Hose Hanger

Wire Nuts (3)

Thread

Seal Tape

Hot Water Line

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Coupler

Strain Relief

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillips head screwdriver
[] 1/4" and 5/16" nutdriver

[] 6" AdJustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal)

[] Gloves

For New InstallationsOnly:

[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole saw set

15116" Socket

Flashlight

Gloves Bucket

1/4" and 5/16"

NutdMver

n6A"djustC_ble

Hole Saw Set

Level

Carpenters

Square

Tubing Cutter

MeasuMng Tape

SafetyGlasses

InstallationPreparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

WARNING:

Toreduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injuru to
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is
completel Uenclosed at the time of installation.

ThisWallArea

must beFree
of Pipesor

wires

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Cabine

-Square
and

Plumb

_'_ 24"

Min.

Figure A

34-1/2"1/4"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

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_FloorMUST be Even

With Room Floor

oThe rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24"

wide and approximatelu 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

, Follow local codes and ordinances.
, Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.

NOTE:Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.

The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no

more than 10' in length for proper drainage.
The dishwasher must be fullg enclosed on the top, sides and
back, and must not support ang part of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner,

allow 2" rain. clearance
between dishwasher

and adjacent cabinet,
wall or other appliances.
Allow 28-3/8" min. clear-
ance from the front of

the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B

Figure B

LCountertop

I

Dishwasher

28-3/8'

- Clearance for DoorOpening 2" Minimum

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DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The tgpe of drain installation depends on the following

questions.
[] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?

If the answer to either question is YES,Method 2 MUST
be used.

. If the answers are NO,either method mag be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

, Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole inthe cabinet wall within the shaded

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

IMPORTANT-when

connecting drain line to disposer,
check to be sure that drain plug has

been removed. DISHWASHERWILL
NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE.

4_ emove

Hopper

Plug

Figure C

Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required bU local codes and ordi-
nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's

instructions.

Drain Hose Hanger _./'_3 Drain Hose Hunger

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Figure D

Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer

Note: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

InstallationPreparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

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 and rated for 75°C (176°F).
, If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements,

call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Grounding Instructions-Cable Direct

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring system, or on 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-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 equipment

grounding 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.

The improper connection of the equip-

ment 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.

Cabinet

Figure E White

For models equipped with power cord: 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.

Cabinet Preparation &Wire Routing
, Thewiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the

floor within the shaded area.

, Cuta 1-1/2" max. dia. hole to admit the electrical cable. Cable

direct connections mag 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 E.Cable must extend a minimum of 24" from

the rear wall.
For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding type

receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" rain. or 18" max.
from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor

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PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

. The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the

shaded area shown in Figure K

o 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.

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::i Shut-'off _Hole

Valve

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From

Cabinet

Cabinet Face_

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.)

Water 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 19" from rear wall.

Adjust water heater for 120°F to 1S0°Ftemperature.

Flush water line to clean out debris.

The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

CAUTION:

_;;_ Do not remove wood base until you are

reads to install the dishwasher The dishwasher will

tip over when the door is opened.

STEP I CHECK DOOR BALANCE

With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance
by opening and closing the door.

If door drops open when released, increase spring tension. If
door closes when released, decrease tension.

Note: Increase or decrease
tension as shown. Adjust

both springs to the same
tension setting to correct

balance. Increase

Spring

Tension

Spring

Tension

Figure G _

Hook
Over

Correct

Incorrect

Tip: If door spring adjustment is necessary, check door

opening and closing. If door does not open easily or falls too
quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place
by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has not
slipped over the pulley shoulders.

STEP 2 REMOVE WOOD BASE,

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT - Donotkickoffwoodbase!

Damage willoccur.

. Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and

lag it on its back.
Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood
base with an adjustable

wrench or 15/16" socket.

, Discard base.

Figure H

Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/8" from frame as shown.

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STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICK /_._

, Remove the _ /7//f ,//1

2 toekick screws _ I

and toekick. --__///A/o_/f_" '1
Setaside for use "_ - [.-'_--_-/

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In b_:ep ±_. Figure, --_--_ Toekick Screws

STEP 4 INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or
has a factorg installed power cord.
Use Power Cord Kit WX09X70910, available for
purchase from an authorized GEAppliance Dealer.
The power cord and connections must compl9 with

the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local
codes and ordinances.

, Haximum power cordlength is 6 feet.

Note: Check That Harness
Leads Are Threaded Thru Ground

Small Hole in Bracket /

/

White

Do Not

Use

STEP 5A INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO

DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Skip this step if drain hose has been pre-installed.
In this step gou will need the drain hose set aside prior

to Step 1.
, Stand dishwasher upright.

, Remove hose clamp attached to drain hose. Placehose

clamp over the small end of the drain hose.
Tip: Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks.
Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.

Push the small end of the drain hose over the drain port of
the dishwasher, see Figure L

, Hake sure hose is fullg seated on the dishwasher drain port.
, Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose

and tighten clamp.

Drain Outlet Shoulder Stun

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Figure J

, Connect incoming power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher

white, block (or smooth) to block and ground to dishwasher
green wire. Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size.
Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires ore not pinched

under the cover.

STEP 5 INSTALL 90 °

Front of Dishwasher

ELBOW

, Wrap 90° elbow with

thread seal tape.

, Install o 90° elbow onto

the water valve.

, Do not over tighten

90° elbow. Water

valve bracket could

bend or water valve

fitting could break.

, Position the end of the

elbow to face the rear
of the dishwasher.

90

Elbow

__/_ trercV_,tve

Thread Seal Tape

Figure K

Hint: for leek free connections:

, Insert hose ogoinst stop on pump.
, Position clamp ogoinst front lip of drain hose.
, Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque.

Stop

Front Lip

of Hose

Figure M

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STEP 6 POSITION WATER LINE

AND HOUSE WIRING

, Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the

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

House _

Line Wiring

Figure N

STEP 7 INSTALL DRAIN HOSE,

THROUGH CABINET

, Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert drain

hose into the hole in cabinet side. Ifa power cord is used,

guide the end through a separate hole.

Maximum Drain Hose

Length 10'

Insulatior

Blanket

STEP 8 SLIDE DISHWASHER PARTIALLY

INTO CABINET

DO NOT PUSHAGAINST FRONTPANELWITH KNEES.
DAMAGEWILL OCCUR.

, Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.

Do Not Push Against
Front Door Panel With

Knee. Damage to The
Door Panel Will Occun

Figure P

, As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening

under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher is a few
inches forward of adjacent cabinets.

, Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and

there is no interference with the water line,wiring and/or any

dishwasher component.

STEP 9 INSTALL TRIM PIECES

Skipthis step if trim is not supplied with the

dishwasher.

o Locate trim strips inside dishwasher.
, Presstrim onto the tub flange on each side. Start with the top

edge, pressing on as you move towards the bottom.

, Pressthe two top trim pieces on each side of the latch.

Open and close the door to check that trim does not bind and
does not interfere with door latch.

Hose

/

House

Wiring

Power Cord

(If Used)

Figure 0

Tip: Position water line and house wiring on the floor
to avoid interference with base of dishwasher.

Trim Strip

Trim

Strip

Figure Q

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STEP 10 PUSH DISHWASHER INTO

FINAL POSITION

Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be

positioned so it isnot "bunched up" or interfering with door
springs. Check by opening and closing dooE

o Push dishwasher into the cabinet. The edges of the

dishwasher door should be behind the cabinet frame and
evenly aligned with the front face of cabinet doors.
Carefully open and close the door to ensure the door panel is

not catching or rubbing on the cabinet frame.

Door

Fitsand _._

Swings x

Back \\

Behind

Cabinet i onCabinetFrame!

Frame_x[_ / / ,'

DoorCatches\,,

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STEP 3.3.LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT- Dishwasher must be level

forproperdishrackoperationand wash performance.

Place level on door and rack track as shown. Check to make
sure that the dishwasher is level.

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Figure S

J_/'_\\ Incorrect Alignment

Correct will resultin

Alignment "_- door damage

Figure R

, Levelthe dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs

individually.

* If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, loosen

junction box bracket screw (through the access hole) and

rotate bracket clockwise to provide additional access.

Tip: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be

sure the rack does not roll forward or back into
dishwasher. If the rack rolls in either direction, the

dishwasher must be leveled again.
. If door hits tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly.

Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.

LTurn LegsCaF/

to Adjust_

Figure T

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STEP 12 POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE

TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

In this step you will need the 2 Phillips speciol head
screws set oside prior to Step 1.

The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or

the cabinet sides. Fordishwashers which require side mounting
brackets, order part GPF65from your authorized GEAppliance

Dealer.

Tip: Prevent door panel and control panel damage.

Dishwasher must be positioned so the front panel and
control panel do not contact the adjacent cabinets or
countertop. Mounting screws must be driven straight
and flush. Protruding screw heads could scratch the
door panel or control panel and interfere with door
operation.

Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.
o Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to

Step !0, Figure Rand Step 11. Door panel
and/or control panel must not hit cabinets or countertop.

o Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop

with the 2 Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to
Figure U.Make certain screws are driven straight and flush to
prevent panel damage.

STEP 13 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect water supply line to g0° elbow.

Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of
water line.

Insert water line into 90 ° elbow.
Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.

IMPORTANT- Checkto be sure that door

spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line.

Test by opening and closing the door. Re-route the lines if a

rubbing noise or interference occurs.

...........Compression

Nut

Ferrule

Hot Water

_--_90°E!b°w Supply Line

Figure U

Brackets

Wood Countertop

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Door Spring

Figure V

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STEP 14 CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCALCODESAND ORDINANCES.

Identify the type of drain hose you have. The molded
end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1"diameter
inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.

o Determine size of inlet port

Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, to fit
the inlet port.

Cutting Line

IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated

portion of hose

Figure W

, If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42" of length for

a total of !0' to the factory installed hose. Use5/8" or 7/8"
inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose
ends. Secure the connection with hose clamps.

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

, Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer

using either previously determined method.

Method 1 - Air gap with waste tee or disposer

Waste Tee Installation

Figure V

Method 2 - "High drain loop" with waste tee or disposer

Fasten to Underside of Countertop

with Hanger Supplied

Disposer Installation

Fasten to Underside of Countertop

with Hanger Supplied

Coupler

Hose Clamp

Hose Clamp

Figure ×

Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or disposer
with clamps.

NOTE:TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED !0 FEET
FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

Waste Tee Installation

Figure Z

Disposer Installation

IMPORTANT - When connecting drain line to

disposer, check to be sure that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHERWILL NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE.

Remove

Hopper

Plug

TIP:Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be sure
disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

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STEP 15 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

If o power cord with plug is used, proceed to Step 16.
. Removejunction box cover.

. Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a

strain relief.

. Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and green)

with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small

hole in the junction box. Use wire nuts to connect incoming
ground to green, white to white and black to black.

. Replacejunction box coveE Check to be sure that wires are

not pinched under the cover.

Note: Check That Harness
Leads Are Threaded Thru Ground

Small Hole in Bracket /

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White

Do Not

Use

/Black

STEP 16 PRE-TEST CHECK LIST

Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid

charges for a service call that is not covered by your
warranty.

[] Check to be sure power is OFF.
[] Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.
[] Locate the Owner's Manual in the literature package.
[] Read the Owner's Manual for operating instructions.
[] Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and

close freelu, check for proper routing of spring cable over
pulley. If door drops or closes when released, adjust spring
tension. See Step !, Figure G.

[] Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher,

not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
components. See Step 8.

[] Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level

dishwasher. SeeSteps 11 and 12.

[] Pull lower rack out, about halfwau. Check to be sure it does

not roll back or forward on the dooE
If the rack moves, adjust leveling legs. SeeStep 11.

Figure AA

If house wiring is not 2-wire with
ground, a ground must be provided bg
the installeE When house wiring

is aluminum, besure to use UL

Listed anti-oxidant compound and
aluminum-to-copper connectors

[] Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,

reposition dishwasher. SeeStep 12.

[] Check that door spring does not contact water line,fill hose,

wiring or other components. See Step 13.

[] Verifu water supplu and drain lines are not kinked or in

contact with other components. Contact with motor or
dishwasher frame could cause noise.

[]

Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verifUwater

temperature. Incoming water temperature must
be at least 120°F and no more than 150°F for best wash

performance.

[]

Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to

lubricate the pump seal.

[]

Turn on water supply. Checkfor leaks. Tighten connections

if needed.

[]

Remove protective film if present from the control panel and

door.

[]

Avoid service call charges by ensuring there is an air gap or

drain hose routed through the required 32" minimum height.

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STEP 17 DISHWASHER WET TEST

[] Turn on power supply (or plug power cord into outlet,

if equipped),

[] Latch door.
[] Push"RinseOnly" button.

[] Pushstart/reset pad once. Dishwasher should start.
[] Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water

does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure that water
and power isturned on.

[] Check for leaks under the dishwasheE If leak isfound, turn

power supply off, then tighten connections. Restore power
after leak is corrected.

[] Check for leaks around the door. A leak around the door

could be caused bg door rubbing or hitting against adjacent
cabinets. Reposition the dishwasher if necessary. See

Step 12.

[] The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 minutes after

it was started. Check drain lines. If leaks are found, turn
power supplUoff and correct leaks as necessarU.Restore
power after corrections are made. SeeStep 5A and 14.

[] 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. SeeStep 14.

STEP 18 REPLACE TOEKICK

, Place toekick against the legs of the dishwasher.

Attachment_

Figure BB

o Align the toekick with the bottom edge and make sure it is

against the floor.
Insert and tighten the two toekick attachment screws. The
toekick should stag in contact with the flooE

TIP: Make sure toekick is against floor to minimize noise.

[] PressStart/Reset pad once again and run dishwasher

through another "Rinse Only" cycle. Check for leaks and
correct if required.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

STEP 19 LITERATURE

, Be sure to leave complete literature package and

Installation Instructions with the consumer.

GE Consumer & Industrial
General Electric Company

Louisville, Kentuck U 40225

ge.com

O 2005 General Electric Company

Pub. No. 31-30590-1

Dwg. No. 206C1559P132

ND 05L-1496 (12/05)

Revised 12/05