GE ADT521PGF0BS, ADT521PGF0WS, ADT521PGF2BS, ADT521PGF2WS, ADT521PGF4BS Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions

Built-in Dishwasher

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IM PORTANT - Observeallgoverningcodesand

ordinances.

. Note to Installer - Be sure 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 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.

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

IM PORTANT - The dishwasherMUST be installed

to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is

required. Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed or

removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power supply cord.

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

Optional Accessories - Seethe Owner's Manual for available custom panel kits.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all CAUTIONSand WARNINGSshown

throughout these instructions. While performing

installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

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Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:

. Junction box cover and #!0 hex-head screw . Hose clamp

. Drain hose (approximately 78" long) . Drain hose hanger

.2 #8-!8 hex head screws to secure brackets to washer

tub frame

.2 Plug buttons .2 side trim pieces (some models)

.2 mounting brackets for wood countertops or side

cabinets

.2 #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to secure

dishwasher to underside of countertop or to side cabinets

Literature, samples and/or coupons

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

. Ferrule, compression nut and 90 ° elbow (3/8"NPT

external thread or dishwasher sA"GHT on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)

Thread seal tape

. UL-listed wire nuts (3) Masking Tape

(if applicable)

Masking Tape

Junction

Box Cover

Drain Hose Hanger

#10

Hex-Head

Junction

Box Screw

112" long

(onsome models)

90° Elbow, Ferrule and

Compression Nut

Hose Clamp

#8 Hex-Head Mounting

Bracket Screws

Mounting

Brackets

Hand Shut-Off

Valve

Seal Tape

(ifapplicable)

Drain Hose

Plug Buttons

#8 Phillips

Special

Head Screws

5/8" long

Wire Nuts (3)

Materials Needed for

New InstaiJations:

. Air gap for drain hose, if required . Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

. Electrical cable or power cord

Screw-type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical connection

Hand shut-off valve (recommended) Water line-3/8" minimum, copper tubing or

GEPart # WX28X326, flexible braided hose GPF12Ldrain hose (12' long),if needed

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 Pliers

For New Installations Only:

Tubing cutter

Drill and appropriate bits Hole saw set

Phill2ad_

Screwdriver

15/16" Socket

Flashlight

Gloves

Air Gap

Waste Tee

Electrical Cable (or Power Cord, if applicable)

Hose Clamps

Nutdriver

Pliers

Adjustable Wrench

Bucket

Strain Relief

Level

Tubing Cutter

Safety Glasses

Hole Saw Set

Hot Water Line

Optional

12' Drain Hose

GPF12L

Carpenter's

Square

Measuring Tape

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

ThisWallArea

mustbe Free

of Pipesor

33-1/2" to 3/4-3/4"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

Figure A

. The rough cabinet opening must be at least 2/4"deep, 2/4"

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

wires

£abinets

Square and

Plumb

kWARNING:

Toreducethe riskofelectricshock,fire,or injury to persons,the

installermustensurethat the dishwasheris completelyenclosedat thetime of installation.

A ADVERTENCIA:

Parareducirelriesgode descargael@ctrica,incendioolesionesa personas,elinstaladordebeasegurarsedeque el lavaplatosest@ completamentecerradoen el momentadelainstalaci6n.

The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 12' in length for proper drainage.

The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES:

• When installed into a corner, allow 2"rain. clearance

between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other

appliances.Allow 28-5/8" rain. clearance from the front

of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B.

Allow at least 6" between dishwasher and range or

oven appliances.

FigureB

J Countertop

/ Clearancefor Door

Opening2"Minimum

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

, Follow local codes and ordinances.

Do not exceed 12' distance to drain.

NOTE:Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer

connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following questions.

. Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap? . Iswaste 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" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within

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

IMPORTANT -When

connectingdrainlinetodisposer, checktobesurethatdrainplughas

beenremoved.DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IFPLUG ISLEFTINPLACE.

Drain

Plug

4 Remove

Figure C

Method I - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Anairgap mustbe usedwhen requiredby local codesandordi- nances.Theair gap must beinstalledaccordingto manufacturer's

instructions.

DrainHoseHanger

_Hanger

Figure D

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

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.

Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING:

FORPERSONALSAFETY:Removehousefuseoropencircuit breaker beforebeginninginstallation.Donot useanextensioncordor

adapter plugwiththis appliance.

ADVERTENCIA:

PARASEGURIDADPERSONAL:Quiteelfusibleoabra elinterruptor de circuitosantesde comenzarlainstalaci6n.No utiliceun cable

de extensi6nounenchufeadaptador conesteartefacto.

Electrical Requirements . This appliance must be supplied with !20V, 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%). . 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 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.

AWARNING:

Theimproper connectionof theequipmentgroundingconductor can resultina riskofelectricshock.Checkwith a qualified electricianor servicerepresentativeifyou are indoubt that the applianceis properlygrounded.

/ I

_//_/_ _'_ Alternate

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 . The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the

floor within the shaded area illustrated above in Figure Eand defined in Figure A.

. Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical

cable. Edgesof hole should be smooth and rounded. Permanent wiring 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 permanent 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" maximum from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.

. Use WD06×lO020 Dishwasher Power Cord Kit.

_ Receptacle

Location

Cabinet

A ADVERTENCIA:

Laconexi6ninadecuadadelconductordeconexi6natierradel equipamientopuedeprovocarunriesgodedescargael_ctrica.

Consultea unelectricistacalificadoorepresentantedeservicio t_cnicositienedudassabrelacorrectaconexi6natierradelaparato.

Installation Preparation

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

NOTE:GErecommends copper tubing for the water line, but if

you choose to useflexible hose, use GE'sW×28×326, flexible

braided hose.

. The water supply line (3/8" copper tubing or flexible braided

hose) may enter from either side,rear or floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F.

. The water supply 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. Ifpower cord

with plug is used,water line must not pass through power cord hole.

ACAUTION:

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

PRECAUCION:

Noquite la base de madera hasta queest_ listo para instalar el lavaplatos. Sisequita la base, el lavaplatos sevolcar6 cuando

se abra lapuerta.

il Shut-off_

Hot

From

Cabinet

FigureF

2" From Floor

Water Line Connection

. If using a flexible braided supply hose, labelthe hose with the

installation date to use as reference. Flexible braided hoses should be replaced in 5 years.

. 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" copper tubing

or aflexible braided hose. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19"from rear wall.

. Adjust water heater for 120°Fto 1/40°Ftemperature.

. Flush water line to clean out debris.

. The hot water supply line pressure must be20-120 PSI.

Turn page to begin dishwasher installation,

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 1:PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation package:

, Screws

Junction box cover

, Drain hose and clamp

, Mounting brackets

, Trim pieces (on some models)

, Drain hose hanger

, Owner's Manual

, Product samples and/or coupons

STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE

, With dishwasher on the

wood base, check the door balance by opening

and closing the door.

, Door isproperly balanced

if, when opened, it self closes within 20°from

vertical, stays in position from 20°to 70° and falls

fully open beyond 70°.

Door _

closes / within /

20 ° /

/ Door stays in

Position from _- _ _IL 20°to 70_ . -- -- "_

STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT - Do not kickoffwood bose!

Damage willoccur. , Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay

it on its back.

, Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base

with a !5/16" socket wrench.

, Discard base.

_Door falls fully ._

open beyond 70°_

Figure H

, If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch

door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to correct balance.

Side View

Make sure pulley cable

iswithin pulley

shoulders

Figure G Front View

Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.

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 and isrouted as shown.

, Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,

approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.

STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK

, Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in

Step 22.

Remove 2

FigureI Toekick Screws

STEP 5: POSITION SOUND BARRIER

Ion some models}

Skip this step if the sound barrier is not assembled

to the dishwasher.

Lift the sound barrier and

tape to the door front with

masking tape. This will hold the sound barrier up and out of the way during

installation.

Sound Barrier

Bottom Front View

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 6: INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW

, Thread 90° elbow

onto the water valve. Use thread seal tape Water Valve

for elbows with 3/8" Bracket

NPTexternal threads.

, Do not overtighten

elbow. Water valve bracket could

bend or water valve Thread

fitting could break. Seal

, Position the end of Tape

the elbow to face the

rear of the dishwasher.

Water Valve Bracket

Front of Dishwasher

NPT

Elbow

Fill Hose

Frontof dishwasher

STEP 8: 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.

Line Wiring

Figure M

\ Fill Hose

Figure K

STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO DRAIN

LOOP

Connect drain loop end to drain hose using the screw clamp as shown in the figure.

Figure L

STEP 9: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE,

THROUGH CABINET

, Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert drain

hose into the hole in cabinet side. If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole.

Maximum Drain Hose

Length 10'

Blanket

Hose

House

, Wiring

PowerCord

(IfUsed)

Figure N

Tip: Prevent unnecessary service call charges for fill, drain or

noise concerns. Position utility lines sothey do not interfere with anything

under or behind the dishwasher.

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 10: SLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-FOURTHS

OF THE WAY INTO CABINET

IMPORTANT- oonotpushagainstfrontpanelwith

knees. Damage will occur.

, Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide dishwasher into

the opening a few inches at a time.

Do not push against front door panel with

Figure O

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

under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends about 6 inches forward of adjacent cabinets.

. Make sure 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 dishwasher.

knee. Damage to the door panel will occur.

STEP 12: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS

You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hex-head screws

set aside inStep 1.

You must install the mounting brackets onto the dishwasher tub frame top or sides prior to sliding the dishwasher into place

under the countertop. Install mounting brackets on top if the underside of

countertop is wood or wood-like material that accepts screws:

IMPORTANT - Afterinstalling bracketsandbefore

closing the dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by bending

them up as needed, so that they do not contact the top of the

dishwasher door and cause damage.

Top Mounting

#8 Bracket Screw

Bracket

DL_

tub frame Bend and break here

after installing if counter has ashort

overhang.

STEP 11: INSTALL TRIM PIECES

{on some models)

Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher.

Inthis step you will need the trim pieces set aside in Step 1. . Position the trim pieces so the lips face toward the

dishwasher door.

. Select a trim piece and press it onto the left side tub flange.

Start with the top edge and press the trim piece completely onto the tub flange as you move towards the bottom. Repeat for the right side tub flange trim piece.

Figure P

If you would like to order the Trim Kitfrom GEService, please call 800.GE.Cares and request part number WD08×10094 for

BB models or WD08×10096 for WW or CCmodels.

, If you are installinc the dishwasher under a counter with a

short overhang, the countertop brackets may extend beyond

the edge of the counter. If this is the case, remove the excess

length by repeatedly bending the brackets at the front notch only until they break.

Install mounting brackets on sides if the countertop is

granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws: . Break off front portion of the tab with pliers at the location

shown.

. Position the left-hand side bracket as shown. Repeat with the

right bracket.

Side Mounting

Dishwasher

tub frame

#8 Bracket Screw --_%.

Bend and break

Jhere if necessary

Bracket

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 13: PUSH DISHWASHER INTO

FINAL POSITION

, 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 recenter the blanket prior to sliding the dishwasher into its final position.

. Slide the dishwasher into the final position by pushing on the

sides of the door panel. Do not use a knee or push on the center of the panel. If you do, damage to the panel will likely

result. The dishwasher isin the final position when the edges of

the front panel are flush with the adjacent cabinets and the dishwasher is centered in the cabinet opening.

IMPORTANT - Before opening the dishwasher door,

be certain the edges of the dishwasher door panel are behind the face of the adjacent cabinet and not up against the cabinet face. Refer to Figure q).If the dishwasher door isopened when the edge of the door isagainst the face of the cabinet, dishwasher door damage and cabinet damage will occur.

, Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it operates

smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent cabinet.

STEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT - Dishwasher must be level for proper

dish rack operation, wash performance and door operation. Thedishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back.

This ensures 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. Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning the 4 legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S. Thedishwasher isproperly leveled when the level indicator is centered left to right and front to back. Also, the dishwasher door should close without hitting the side of the tub. Replace the lower rack.

_\\\\

Check

Level"

Front

to Buck

Check

Level

Side

to Side

Door

Fits and

Swings

Back

Behind

Cabinet

Frame

Alignment

Incorrect Alignment DoorCatches

Figure Q

will resultindoor damage on CabinetFrame

Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges for panel damage

or wash performance. Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening dishwasher door to prevent panel damage.

Hake sure utility lines are not trapped or crushed behind dishwasher. Crushed lines will restrict water flow.

Figure R

Figure S

'\to Adjust /

Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasher

is leveled. Pull the dish racks half way out. They should stay put. 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 tub, relevel the dishwasher.

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 15: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE

TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

Inthis step you will need the 2 Phillipsspecial head screws

from the screws set aside in Step 1.

The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the

cabinet sides. When the underside of the countertop is wood,

use Method 1. UseMethod 2when the underside of the

countertop is made of a material, such as granite, that will not

accept wood screws.

IMPORTANT - Preventdoorpaneland 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.

Method 1 Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.

. Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Referto

Steps 13 and 1/4.Door panel and/or control panel must not

hit cabinets or countertop.

. Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop

with the 2 Phillips special head screws. Refer to Figure T.

Make certain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent panel damage.

• Install plug buttons to the side of the tub well inthe holes provided.

Brackets Wood Countertop

STEP 16: CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.

If using a flexible braided hose connection:

Attach nut to 90° elbow using an adjustable wrench.

If using a copper tubing connection:

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 - Checktobesurethatdoorspring

and/ordoorspringcabledo notruborcontactthefillhoseor

water supply line. Test by opening and closing the door.

Reroute the water

supply lines if a

rubbing noise or interference

occurs.

Figure V

90° Elbow \ Compression

Bottom Left Side

STEP 17: CONNECT DRAIN LINE

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

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

Hot Water

Supply Line

\ \ Nut

Ferrule

Figure T

Method 2

Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.

. Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to

Steps 13 and 1/4.Door panel and/or control panel must not

hit cabinets or countertop.

. Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2

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

Install plug buttons to the side of the tub well inthe holes

provided.

Granite Countertop

Figure U

Cutting Line

Figure W

. If a longer drain hose is required and you did not purchase

drain hose GPF12L,add up to 66" length for o total of 14/4" (12 feet) to the factory-installed hose. Use5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect

the 2 hose ends.

connection with hose

Secure the clamps. Coupler

Figure × Hose Clamp

NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 12 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated

portion of hose

Hose Clamp

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