GE GDT226SILII Specification

GDT226SILII

ADA

COMPLIANT

GE® ADA Compliant Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle

DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION (IN INCHES)

ELECTRICAL RATING

Voltage AC..........................................................120

Hertz....................................................................60

Total connected load amperage ........................ 8.9

For use on adequately wired 120-volt, 15-amp circuit having
2-wire service with a separate ground wire. This appliance
must be grounded for safe operation.

23 3/4"

Includes tub trim

90° 90°

23 1/2"

Includes

3/4"

custom panel

32-3/8" min. to
34-3/4" max.

Underside of
countertop to
floor

24"

6"

Electrical, drain and
water supply line
entrances must
be confined to
shaded areas to
avoid interference
with components

5" 5"

4"

24"

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3"

32 1/4" min
34 5/8" max

4"

Toekick height:

4" min

8 3/8" max

Depending on install.

Listed by
Underwriters
Laboratories

23"

As an ENERGY STAR®
partner, GE has determined
that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.

Specification Revised 2/21

GDT226SILII

CUSTOM PANEL

Top Screws

1/8"

Upper Overhang

bracket use)

Lower Overhang

GE® ADA Compliant Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle

DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION (IN INCHES)

All units ship with complete full-size panel template. The
template can be ordered from parts - WD02X29298.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE OPTIMUM
DOOR BALANCE PERFORMANCE, THE
CUSTOM PANEL MUST NOT WEIGH
MORE THAN 17.6 LBS.

A custom handle must be installed onto the
custom panel.

29 13/16"

(75.7) min

26 1/4" min

30 1/4"

30 5/8" max

(76.8) max

23 3/4" (60.3)

3/4” Custom Panel Template and Installation Instructions

The custom panel should be sized to your installation situation.

It is highly recommended that the custom panel be attached before nal installation of the dishwasher.
Use this Template to locate the mounting screws and bracket on the custom panel.

IMPORTANT

• A custom handle may be installed or a pocket handle opening

may be cut into the custom panel.

• These instruction are for installing the custom panel only. Follow

the product Installation Instructions for installing the dishwasher.

DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

• This dishwasher may be installed into an opening that is min.

32-1/2” tall to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ADA Compliant

Min. Opening

32-1/2”
to 34”

total
opening
height

STEP 1

ATTACH INFILL BRACKET (FOR STANDARD ENCLOSURE OPENINGS GREATER THAN 34" TALL)

IMPORTANT: Skip this step if enclosure opening height is less than 34" tall.

• The inll bracket may be installed as a cosmetic feature to ll the empty space visible for cabinets with
cavity height of 34” or greater.

• Installation of the infill bracket is not needed for cabinets with ADA heights.

NOTE: A decorative wood panel may be attached to the face of the inll bracket to match cabinetry.

Remove upper mounting brackets

1

and plastic plugs

• Open the door.

• Remove the upper mounting brackets

from the top of the dishwasher and
re-install on the sides following the
dishwasher Installation Instructions.

• Push a small screwdriver down

19-9/16"

18-3/4"

(For

(For

overhang

overhang

between

between

2-1/8"

1-5/16"

and

and

2-15/16")

2-1/8")

STEP 2

IMPORTANT: To protect ooring, place protective material under the dishwasher feet before moving.

Remove toekick and mounting plate

1

• To access the rear leg adjustment pin, remove the toekick

STEP 3
IMPORTANT

• Remove the dishwasher from the enclosure.

• Ensure the custom door panel has the correct specifications to fit the front of the dishwasher.

• Seal the back and sides of the panel with a waterproof vapor barrier (ie: polyurethane). The barrier allows the panel

to withstand moisture (122°F @ 80% RH) and prevents damage to it as the dishwasher operates in a hot and wet
environment.

• If the enclosure opening is more than 32-1/2” tall, the top of the custom panel can overhang the top of the door to match cabinets.

Measure the panel and overhang

1

• Measure the back of custom panel, mark its centerline and

Cut or fold this Template along the appropriate

2

bottom line for the required overhang

Align this Template to the centerline and bottom of

3

the panel and mark pilot holes

• Place the centerline of this Template on the centerline

through

the screw holes, in the top of the
dishwasher, to remove the plastic plugs.

TEMPORARILY STAGE DISHWASHER IN THE ENCLOSURE AND ADJUST LEVELING LEGS

and mounting plate by removing their four screws. Set aside

for re-installation.

REMOVE DISHWASHER FROM ENCLOSURE AND PREPARE THE CUSTOM DOOR PANEL

determine the overhang length from the base of the door.

of the panel, align with bottom, mark out and drill pilot
holes into the back of the custom panel. Ensure pilot
holes are 1/16” wide and 1/2” deep.

USE THIS LINE FOR DOOR OVERHANG FROM 1-5/16” TO 2-1/8”

USE THIS LINE FOR DOOR OVERHANG FROM 2-1/8” TO 2-15/16”

PARTS INCLUDED:

• 4 #8 x 1/2” Phillips truss head stainless steel screws

• 4 #8 x 1-1/2” Phillips truss head

• 1 Inll Bracket

• 1 Slider Bracket

• This dishwasher may also be installed into a standard opening

greater than 34” tall by installing the inll bracket.

4” to 6”

Install the inll bracket

2

• Remove two screws pre-installed
from the inll bracket.

• Use the same screws to attach the
bracket to the top of the appliance.
Do not tighten fully.

For Reference Only

2

Front
legs

Rear leg

adjustment

pin

(Measure for inll

9-1/4" 9-1/4"

STEP 4

INSTALL A CUSTOM HANDLE OR CUT OUT A POCKET HANDLE OPENING INTO THE TOP OF

THE CUSTOM PANEL

IMPORTANT: Handle installation or pocket handle opening cutout must be done before the custom panel is
installed on the dishwasher.

:

Custom Handle Option

• Align handle with adjacent drawer handles.

• Install in the same manner as cabinet handles. Screws must be

countersunk into the panel.

Panel

Custom

Handle

Screws
must be

countersunk

Standard
Opening

34”

to 35”

total

opening

height

4” to 6”

Align and adjust appliance in cabinetry

3

• Push the appliance into the cabinetry.

• Ensure the inll bracket does not hit

the top of the cabinet while pushing.
(Refer to ALIGN APPLIANCE IN
CABINETRY section for more details.)

• Slide the side wings of the bracket
outward to cover the hollow space.

• Hand tighten the two screws.

IMPORTANT: To protect ooring,
place protective material under

1-5/16” to
2-15/16"

5-7/8"

4-7/8"

and Lower

Bracket

overhang

between

2-15/16")

the dishwasher feet before
moving.

5-1/16"

and

and

4-1/16"

Upper

Upper

and Lower

Bracket

Holes

Holes

(For

(For
overhang
between

2-1/8"

1-5/16"

and

and

2-1/8")

Printed in China

Not to Scale

Adjust legs to the installation height

• Adjust the front feet using an adjustable wrench.

• Adjust the rear foot via the back leg adjustment pin using an

Allen wrench.

Adjust

(Measure for all

installations)

into panel

CAUTION

Opening the door will cause the dishwasher to tip forward
when it is not fully installed. When opening the door prior
to the dishwasher being fully installed, hold the top of the
dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door with
the other hand. Gloves should be worn.

STEP 5

ATTACH CUSTOM DOOR PANEL TO DISHWASHER FRONT

Fix slider bracket and screws to

1

custom panel

• Insert #8 x 1/2” screws through the
top two pilot holes. Fix the slider
bracket to the panel through the
lower pilot holes.

(between panel

and screw head)

Slide the dishwasher into the

4

enclosure

STEP 6

INSTALL THE TOEKICK

Re-install the toekick mounting plate and panel

•

• Re-install the toekick and mounting plate panels that were removed
earlier. If desired, a custom continuous toekick panel can be

installed.

STEP 7

Check the door overhang and its swing range

1

• Door overhang and swing range is relative to height and
depth of toekick panel. Cut back excess panel to ensure
continuous, seamless integration.

Door Panel

STEP 8

IMPORTANT:

• Follow the Installation Instructions, shipped with your dishwasher, to complete the installation.

Hang custom panel onto the door

2

• Close the dishwasher door. Align
and insert the screws in the custom

panel into the bottom slots in the

dishwasher door front.

Adjust placement of the custom panel

5

• Slide the custom panel up to position
it in the desired location. NOTE: If

notched up too far, then slide it all the
way up, remove and begin again.

INSTALL CONTINUOUS TOEKICK (OPTIONAL)

Cut back excess toekick

Toekick

INSTALL THE DISHWASHER INTO THE ENCLOSURE

If the infill bracket was installed, it will need to be adjusted as appropriate to secure the dishwasher.

USE THIS LINE FOR DOOR OVERHANG FROM 1-5/16” TO 2-1/8”

USE THIS LINE FOR DOOR OVERHANG FROM 2-1/8” TO 2-15/16”

Pocket handle

cutout

PRECAUCIÓN

3

6

(repeat on both sides

:

Balance the door

• Check the door balance by opening

and closing the door.

• If the door drops when released,

increase the tension.

• If the door rises when released,

decrease the tension.

Increase

Decrease

Secure the custom panel

• Open the dishwasher door, remove

the four screws and replace with
#8 x 1-1/2” screws to securely attach

the panel into place.

Screw Locations

of the appliance)

Pocket Handle Cutout Opening Option

• Cutout and contour at top of the custom panel as desired for

appearance and feel.

Abrir la puerta hará que el lavavajillas se incline hacia adelante
cuando no se encuentre completamente instalado. Al abrir la puerta
antes de haber instalado completamente el lavavajillas, sostenga
la parte superior del lavavajillas de forma segura con una mano y
sostenga la puerta con la otra mano. Se deberán usar guantes.

Insert into

Bottom Slots

Align and prepare continuous toekick panel (Optional)

2

• Align the toekick to desired position and mark out the
point in which the toekick meets the base of the door
panel. Cut back excess. Attach to cabinetry (optional).

18-3/4"

(For

overhang

between
1-5/16"

and

2-1/8")

31-4000242 Rev 0

11-20 GEA

19-9/16"

overhang
between

2-15/16")

(For

2-1/8"

and

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product questions, visit our website at geappliances.com or call
GE Answer Center® Service, 800.626.2000.

Specification Revised 2/21