GE FVR-C9S-2UX, GSD3200, GSD3400, GSD3500, GSD3600 User Manual
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Installation
Built-In
Dishwasher
Instructions
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PDW8100 Series
PDW8200 Series
PDW8500 Series
PDW8600 Series
PDW8700 Series
Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED:
Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8" long to
secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or
sides of cabinetry. (Taped to top or side of dishwasher.)
Side and top trim pieces
Trim Panel Accessory Kit (not shown).
Model PDW9700 only
Drain Hose and Hose 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)
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
Waste Tee
2 Wood Screws
Drain Hose
90° Elbow,
Ferrule and
Compression Nut
Air Gap
Hose Clamp
Hand
Shut-Off
Valve
Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)
Screw Type
Hose Clamps
Thread
Seal Tape
Strain Relief
Trim Pieces
(some models)
Wire Nuts (3)
Hot Water line
Coupler
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
15/16" socket (optional for skid removal)
Gloves
For New Installations Only:
Tubing cutter
Drill and appropriate bits
Hole saw set
Phillips
Head
Screwdriver
15/16" Socket
Gloves
Flashlight
Bucket
2
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 DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
This Wall Area
must be Free of
34-1/2"±1/4"
Pipes or wires
Underside of
5" 5"
4"
Countertop
to Floor
24" Min.
Floor MUST
Figure A
be Even with
Room Floor
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep,
24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to
underside of the countertop.
24"
Min.
4"
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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher
is completely enclosed at the time of installation.
CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
28-3/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B
Countertop
Dishwasher
28-3/8"
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Figure B
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.
NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain
loop. There is no minimum height required for drain hose
routing. However, 18" minimum from floor to center of
waste tee or disposer inlet is required. See Figure D.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
question.
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 1 MUST
be used.
• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the 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. DISHWASHER WILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Remove
Hopper
Plug
Figure C
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturers instructions.
18"
Min.
Figure D
Method 2 – Built-in “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or
Disposer
18"
Min.
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Installation Preparation
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
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 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 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–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.
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.
Figure E
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
• The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear
or the floor within the shaded area.
• Cut a 1-1/2" max. dia. hole to admit the electrical cable.
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 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" min. or
18" max. from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARE 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" dia. hole to accommodate the water line. If
power cord with plug is used, water line must not
pass through power cord hole.
Valve
2"
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole
19" From Wall
2" From Floor
Shut-off
Hot
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 150°F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door
balance by opening and closing the door.
• If the door drops when released, increase the spring
tension. If the door rises when released, decrease the
tension.
• Position the spring for increased or decreased tension
as required.
• Model families have different spring mounting holes
and tension adjustment methods. Refer to the appropriate figure for your model.
PDW8100-PDW8800 Series
Figure G
CAUTION:
Do not remove wood base until you are
ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip
over when the door is opened if the wood base is
removed.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head
mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape
and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher.
TIP: If door does not open easily or falls too quickly,
check the spring cable routing. Check that the cable is
properly aligned on the pulley (as shown).
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