GE GDP615HYNFS Installation Manual
Installation
Instructions
See your Owner’s Manual for details on how to contact us regarding installation questions
Built-In Dishwashers
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING
• Remove all power leading to the appliance from the
circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation.
Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock.
•
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.
• 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. If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a
ground must be by the installer. When house wiring
is aluminum, be sure to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant
compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.
•
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons,
the installer should check to ensure that wires are not pinched
or damaged, the house wiring is attached to the junction box
bracket through a strain relief, and all electrical connections
made at the time of install (wire nuts) are contained inside of
the junction box cover.
ADVERTENCIA
• Retire todos los conductores de corriente del
electrodoméstico de disyuntor o de la caja del fusible
antes de comenzar con la instalación. Si no cumple con
esto, se podrá producir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas.
• Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio
o lesiones a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse
de que el lavaplatos esté completamente cerrado en
el momento de la instalación.
• La conexión inadecuada del conductor de conexión a
tierra del equipamiento puede provocar un riesgo de
descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un electricista calificado
o representante de servicio técnico si tiene dudas
sobre la correcta conexión a tierra del aparato. Si el
cableado doméstico no cuenta con un cable de 2 hilos
con conexión a tierra, un instalador debe realizar una
conexión a tierra. Cuando el cableado doméstico es de
aluminio, asegúrese de usar un compuesto antioxidante
y conectores de aluminio a cobre aprobados por UL.
• Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio
o lesiones a personas, el instalador deberá realizar un
control para asegurar que los cables no estén pellizcados
ni dañados, que el cableado del hogar esté conectado a la
ficha de la caja de empalmes a través de un amortiguador
de refuerzo, y que todas las conexiones eléctricas
realizadas en el momento de la instalación (tuercas para
cables) estén dentro de la tapa de la caja de empalmes.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
shown throughout these instructions.
While performing installations described in this
booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should
be worn.
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and
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 Appliances 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.
Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed
or removed,
power supply cord.
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.
Your dishwasher is a water heating appliance.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Tub trim does not interfere with the door
Dishwasher is square and level at both the top and
bottom of the cabinet opening, with no twisting or
distortion of the tub or door
All 4 legs of the dishwasher are firmly in contact with the
floor
Drain hose is not pinched between the dishwasher and
adjacent cabinets or walls
Tub trim is fully seated on the tub flange
to reduce the likelihood of damage to the
READ CAREFULLY
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
31-4000103 09-18 GEA
Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED IN
INSTALLATION PACKAGE:
• Junction box cover and #10 hex-head screw
• Hose clamp
• Drain hose (approximately 58” long)
• Drain hose hanger
• 2 #8-18 hex head screws to secure brackets to
washer tub frame
• 2 Plug buttons
• Toekick (pre-installed on some models)
• 2 Tub trim pieces (on 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
• Insulation pieces (on some models)
• Literature, samples and/or coupons
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
• 3/4” GHT (Garden Hose Thread) 90˚ elbow (including
gasket) - with opposite end sized to fit Hot Water Line
• Thread seal tape
• UL-listed wire nuts (3)
• Masking tape
Materials For New Installations Only:
• Air gap for drain hose, if required
• Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
• Electrical cable or Power Cord Kit WX09X70910 (5’ 5” long)
or WX09X70911 (7’ 11” long) depending on installation.
• Screw-type hose clamps
• Strain relief for electrical connection
• Hand shut-off valve (recommended)
• Hot Water Line–3/8” minimum, copper tubing (including
ferrule, compression nut) or GE Appliances Part #
WX28X326, flexible braided hose.
• WD24X10065 drain hose (12’ long), if needed.
Junction
Box Cover
#8 Hex-Head
Mounting Bracket
Screws
Mounting
Brackets
#10
Hex-Head
Junction
Box Screw
1/2" long
Plug
Buttons
#8 Phillips
Special
Head Screws
5/8" long
GHT 90°Elbow
Waste Tee
Air Gap
Strain
Relief
Thread
Seal Tape
(if applicable)
Hand
Shut-Off
Valve
Hose Clamp
Toekick
Insulation
(on some models)
Wire Nuts (3)
Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord,
if applicable)
Hot
Water
Line
Drain Hose
Drain Hose Hanger
Tub Trim Pieces
(on some models)
Literature
Masking Tape
Hose Clamps
Optional
12' Drain Hose
WD24X10065
Coupler for
optional drain hose
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• 1/4” and 5/16” nutdriver
• 6” Adjustable wrench
• Level
• Carpenter’s 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
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
Tubing Cutter
1/4” and 5/16”
Nutdriver
Safety Glasses
15/16” Socket
Drill and Bits
2
6” Adjustable
Wrench
Flashlight
Gloves
Hole Saw Set
Level
Carpenter’s
Square
Bucket
Pliers
34-1/2”+1/4”
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
This Wall Area
Must be Free
of Pipes and
Wires
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
24”
Min.
4”
6”
24”
Min.
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-1/2"
Installation Preparation
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
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.
33-1/2” to 34-3/4”
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
• 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.
• 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.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 12’ distance to drain.
• Drain connection height is not to exceed 72” above
bottom of dishwasher.
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?
• 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” diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in PREPARE DISHWASHER
ENCLOSURE section 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
Drain
Plug
ADVERTENCIA
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio
o lesiones a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse
de que el lavaplatos esté completamente cerrado en el
momento de la instalación.
CLEARANCES:
• When installed into a
corner, allow 2” min.
clearance between
dishwasher and adjacent
cabinet, wall or other
appliances. Allow 25-1/2”
min. clearance from the
front of the dishwasher
for door opening.
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
Method 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer
Drain Hose Hanger
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
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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Installation Preparation
White
18"
6"
24"
from Wall
3"
from
Cabinet
Alternate Receptacle
Location in Adjacent
Cabinet
Ground
Black
1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.)
18"
6"
Receptacle
Location
Area
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
Remove all power leading to the appliance from the
circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation.
Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock.
ADVERTENCIA
Retire todos los conductores de corriente del electrodoméstico
de disyuntor o de la caja del fusible antes de comenzar con la
instalación. Si no cumple con esto, se podrá producir el riesgo
de descargas eléctricas.
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 167°F (75°C).
• 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 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.
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 and defined in PREPARE DISHWASHER
ENCLOSURE section.
• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the
electrical cable. Edges of 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 in the cabinet.
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. If house wiring is not
2-wire with ground, a ground must be provided by the installer.
When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL-Listed antioxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.
La conexión inadecuada del conductor de conexión a tierra del
equipamiento puede provocar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
Consulte a un electricista calificado o representante de servicio técnico
si tiene dudas sobre la correcta conexión a tierra del aparato. Si el
cableado doméstico no cuenta con un cable de 2 hilos con conexión
a tierra, un instalador debe realizar una conexión a tierra. Cuando el
cableado doméstico es de aluminio, asegúrese de usar un compuesto
antioxidante y conectores de aluminio a cobre aprobados por UL.
ADVERTENCIA
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. 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 only WXO9X70910 (5’ 5” long) or WX09X70911
(7’ 11” long) Dishwasher Power Cord Kit. Do not use
an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
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Installation Preparation
6"
4"
Cabinet Face
Shut-off
Valve
2" From Floor
19" From Wall
2"
From
Cabinet
Hot
1-1/2”
Dia.
Hole
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
NOTE: We recommend copper tubing for the water
line, but if you choose to use flexible hose, use GE
Appliances WX28X326, 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.
• 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. If power cord with plug is used, water
line must not pass through power cord hole.
Water Line Connection
• If using a flexible braided supply hose, label
the hose with the installation date to use as
reference. Flexible braided hoses, elbows and
gaskets 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 a flexible braided
hose. Route the line as shown in PREPARE HOT
WATER LINE section and extend forward at least
19” from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 140°F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120
PSI.
Turn page to begin dishwasher installation.
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Dishwasher Installation
Approx
1/2"
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
• Insulation pieces (some models)
• Toekick (pre-installed on some models)
• Owner’s Manual
• Product samples and/or coupons
STEP 2
• With dishwasher
on the wood
base, check the
door balance
by opening and
closing the door.
• Door is properly
balanced if, when
opened, it self
closes within 20°
from vertical,
stays in position
from 20° to 70°
and falls fully
open beyond 70°.
• If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown.
Latch door and adjust both springs to the same
tension setting to correct balance.
CHECK DOOR BALANCE
Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
STEP 3
REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
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 base is removed.
PRECAUCIÓN
No quite la base de madera hasta que esté listo
para instalar el lavaplatos. Si se quita la base, el
lavaplatos se volcará cuando se abra la puerta.
IMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base!
Damage will occur.
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location
and lay it on its back. NOTE: Do not place the
dishwasher on its side.
• Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the
wood base with a 15/16” socket wrench.
• Discard base.
• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2” from frame as shown.
Side View
Make sure
pulley cable
is within
pulley
shoulders
Increase
Tension
Decrease
Tension
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 is routed as shown.
Front View
STEP 4
REMOVE TOEKICK
Skip this step if the toekick is not preinstalled on the unit. On some models the
toekick is packaged separately with the unit.
• Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside
for use in Step 21.
Toekick
Remove 2
Toekick Screws
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Dishwasher Installation
Water
Line
House
Wiring
4"
4"
6"
6"
STEP 5
• Thread 3/4” GHT 90°
elbow onto the water
valve. Ensure rubber
gasket is located
between valve and
elbow.
• Do not overtighten
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.
STEP 6
INSTALL 90° ELBOW
Front of dishwasher
Water
Valve
Bracket
90° Elbow
Fill Hose
INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
DRAIN LOOP
Connect drain loop end to drain hose using the screw
clamp as shown in the figure.
STEP 7
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.
STEP 8
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 cabinet opening.
Pull insulation
blanket over
collar
House
Wiring
Power Cord
(If used)
Drain
Water
Line
Ensure drain hose is not
twisted or pinched
Maximum drain hose
length is 15'
Do not disconnect or remove high
drain loop from left side of dishwasher
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service call charges for
fill, drain or noise concerns.
Position utility lines so they do not interfere with
anything under or behind the dishwasher.
Reposition the insulation blanket over the collar, as
shown.
Hose
Insulation
Blanket
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 9
SLIDE DISHWASHER
THREE-FOURTHS OF
THE WAY INTO CABINET
IMPORTANT – Do not push against front panel with
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
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
• 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.
STEP 10
INSTALL TRIM PIECES
(on some models)
Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the
dishwasher.
In this 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.
Trim
Strip
Trim
Strip
Top View
Fully seat to tub flange
If you would like to order the Trim Kit from GE Appliances
Service, please call 800.GE.Cares (800.432.2737) and
request part number WD08X10094 for BB models or
WD08X10096 for WW or CC models.
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STEP 11
INSTALL MOUNTING
BRACKETS
You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hexhead screws set aside in Step 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 - After installing brackets and before
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
Dishwasher
tub frame
• If you are installing 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.
Bend and break
here after installing if
counter has a short
overhang.
STEP 11
INSTALL MOUNTING
BRACKETS (CONT.)
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 prior to attaching to dishwasher.
• Position the left-hand side bracket as shown. Repeat
with the right bracket.
Side Mounting
Dishwasher
tub frame
#8 Bracket
screw as
supplied
Do not pinch
the latch wires
in #8 bracket
screw
STEP 12
PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
Tub trim
Do not screw into
cabinet face frame
Bend and break
here if necessary
Bracket
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 re-center
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 push
or pull the door in a partially open or closed position
when moving the dishwasher. 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 is in 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. Check that the dishwasher is
squarely positioned in the cabinet opening at both
the top and the bottom of the appliance prior to
mounting to the cabinet.
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 below. If the
dishwasher door is opened when the edge of the door
is against the face of the cabinet, dishwasher door
damage and cabinet damage will occur.
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Dishwasher Installation
Alignmen
STEP 12 STEP 13
• Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening
dishwasher door to prevent panel damage.
• Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it
operates smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent
cabinet.
PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION (CONT.)
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 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.
Door
Fits and
Swings
Back
Behind
Cabinet
Frame
Correct
t
LEVEL DISHWASHER
Incorrect Alignment
will result in door damage
Door Catches
on Cabinet Frame
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges for
panel damage or wash performance.
Make sure utility lines are not trapped or crushed behind
dishwasher. Crushed lines will restrict water flow.
Check that tub trim does not
contact the door at all points
Top
View
Tub trim may be trimmed if
necessary to ensure proper
door operation
Tub frame
Tub trim
Cabinet
Door
Handle
Do not allow tub trim to get
trapped by or come into
contact with the door
Top
View
Tub trim
trapped
by door!
•
Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually
turning the 4 legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as
shown. Ensure all 4 legs are firmly in contact with the
floor.
Turn Legs
to Adjust
• The dishwasher is properly 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.
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,
re-level the dishwasher.
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