Installation
Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and carefully.
A 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.
FORPERSONALSAFETY:Remove house fuse or open
circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
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 isnot 2-wire with ground, aground
must be provided by the installer. When house wiring
isaluminum, be sure to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant
compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.
A CAUTION: oonotremovewoodbaseunt_,
you are ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will
tip over when the door is opened if base isremoved.
A ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga el6ctrica, incendio o
lesiones a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que
el lavaplatos est6 completamente cerrado en el momento
de la instalaci6n.
PARASEGURIDADPERSONAL:Ouite el fusible o abra el
interruptor de circuitos antes de comenzar la instalaci6n.
No utilice un cable de extensi6n o un enchufe adaptador
con este artefacto.
La conexi6n inadecuada del conductor de conexi6n a
tierra del equipamiento puede provocar un riesgo de
descarga el6ctrica. Consulte a un electricista calificado o
representante de servicio t6cnico si tiene dudas sabre la
correcta conexi6n a tierra del aparato.
Siel cableado dom6stico no cuenta con un cable de 2
hilos con conexi6n a tierra, un instalador debe realizar una
conexi6n a tierra. Cuando el cableado dom6stico es de
aluminio, aseg0rese de usar un compuesto antioxidante y
conectores de aluminio a cobre aprobados par UL.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all WARNINGSand CAUTIONSshown
throughout these instructions. While performing installations
described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles
should be worn.
IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning codesand
ordinances.
Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions for the
consumer's and local inspector's use.
, Note to Consumer - Keepthese 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 GEAppliance Warranty. See warranty information.
Completion Time - :1to 3 Hours. New installations require
more time than replacement installations.
IMPORTANT - ThedishwasherMUSTbeinstalledto
allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.
Careshould beexercisedwhenthe applianceisinstalledorremoved,
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.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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PRECAUCION: No quite la base de
madera hasta que est@listo para instalar el lavaplatos. Sise
quita la base,ellavaplatos sevolcarc_cuando seabra la puerta.
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Printed in the United States 31-31545 09-14 GE
Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED
IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:
. Junction box cover and #10 hex-head screw
. Hose clamp
. Drain hose (approximately 78" long)
. Drain hose hanger
.2 #8-18 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:
.90 ° elbow PA" hose internal thread on one end,
opposite end sized to fit water supply)
. Thread seal tape
. UL-listed wire nuts (3)
. Masking Tape
Materials Needed for
New Installations:
. 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)
. Hot water line-3/8" minimum, copper tubing
(including ferrule, compression nut) or
GE Part # W×28×326, flexible braided hose
. WD24×10065 drain hose (12' long), if needed
Air Gap
Junction
Box Cover
Drain Hose Hanger
90° Elbow
?
Waste Tee
Hex-Head
Junction
BoxScrew
112" long
Thread
Seal Tape
(if applicable)
Hand
Shut-Off
Valve
HoseClamps
?
#10
(onsome models)
Electrical Cable
forPower Cord, if applicable)
Q
Strain Relief
Hose Clamp
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#8 Hex-Head Mounting
Bracket Screws
Mounting
Brackets
Wire Nuts (3)
Optional
12' Drain Hose
Drain Hose
n
Plug Buttons
#8 Phillips
Special
Head Screws
5/8" long
Masking Tape
(if applicable)
Hot Water Line
Coupler for
optional drain
hose
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: _.
. Phillips-head screwdriver
. 1/4" and 5/16" nutdriver
. 6" Adjustable wrench Phill
Level
. Carpenter's square
. Measuring tape
. Safety glasses
. Flashlight 15/16" Socket
Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
. 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal)
Gloves L-________VJ
. Pliers Flashlight
. Tubing cutter
. Drill and appropriate bits
For.ew,n tollo ion Only:
Hole saw set
Screwdriver
Bucket Gloves Hole SawSet
Nutdriver
Pliers
Adjustable
Wrench
Level
Carpenter's
Square
Tubing Cutter
Measuring Tape
Safety Glasses
Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
ThisWallArea
mustbe Free
of Pipesor
35-1/2" to 5/4-5/4"
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
AWARNING:
Toreducethe riskofelectricshock,fire,or injuryto persons,the
installermustensurethat the dishwasheris completelyenclosedat
thetime of installation.
A ADVERTENCIA:
Parareducirelriesgode descargael@ctrica,incendioo lesionesa
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.
• Wheninstalledintoacorner, Countertop
CLEARANCES: /
allow 2"rain.clearance
betweendishwasherand
adjacentcabinet,wallorother
appliances.Allow28-5/8"rain.
clearancefromthefront
of thedishwasherfor door
opening.FigureB.
Clearancefor Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Figure B
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 A for 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 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Anairgap mustbe usedwhen requiredby local codesandordi-
nances.Theair gap must beinstalledaccordingto manufacturer's
instructions.
DrainHoseHanger
_Hanger
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L
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.
Receptacle \
Location in Adjacent _ ,,
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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.
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
, 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 only W×09×70910 or W×09×70911 Dishwasher Power
Cord Kit.
A ADVERTENCIA:
Laconexi6ninadecuadadelconductordeconexi6na tierradel
equipamientopuedeprovocarun riesgodedescargael_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. If power 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 que est_ listo para instalar el
lavaplatos. Sisequita la base, el lavaplatos sevolcar6 cuando
se abra la puerta.
il Shut-off_
Hot
From
Cabinet
Cabinet
FigureF
2" From Floor
Water Line Connection
. If using a flexible braided supply hose, label the hose with the
installation date to use as reference. Flexiblebraided hoses,
elbows and gaskets should be replaced in 5years.
. 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 Figure F
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 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 ° /
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/ Door stays in
Position from _- _
20°to 70_ . -- -- "_
STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT - Do not kickoffwood 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 !5/16" socket wrench.
, Discard base.
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_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
]
Increase
Tension
Decreas_
Tension
Front View
Figure G
, Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately !/2" from frame as shown.
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
, Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 2!.
Toekick Screws
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.
Dishwasher Installation
STEP 5: INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW
, Thread 3/4" GHT90°
elbow onto water valve.
Ensure rubber gasket is
located between valve
and elbow, Water Valve
Bracket
, 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.
Figure K
Front of dishwasher
90 ° 3/4"
GHT Elbow
Fill Hose
STEP 6: 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.
Line Wiring
Figure M
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.
Figure L
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Insulation
Blanket
f
Do not disconnect or remove high
drain loop from left side of dishwasher
Figure N
Line
Ensure drain hose is not
twisted or pinched
Maximum drain hose
length is 15'
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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.
Dishwasher Instollotion
STEP 9: 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 atime.
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 isnot 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 li: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hex-head 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 acceptsscrews:
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
Dis
tub frame
Bend and break here
after installing if
counter has a short
overhang.
STEP 10: 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.
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Figure P
Fully seat to tub flange
If you would like to order the Trim Kitfrom GEService, please
call 800.GE.Cores and request part number WD08×10094 for
BB models or WD08×10096 for WW or CCmodels.
. 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.
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
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Dishwasher---___
tub frame -_
#8 Bracket
screw as %
supplied M,
Do not pinch
the latch
wires in
#8 bracket
screw
i ub trim
Do not screw into
cabinet face frame
Bend and break
here ifnecessary
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Bracket
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STEP 12: 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 und recenter the blanket prior to sliding the
dishwasher into its finul position.
. Slidethe dishwusher into the final position by pushing on
the sides of the door panel. Do not push or pull the door
in a purtiully open or closed position when moving the
dishwasher. Do not use a knee or push onthe center of the
panel. If you do, damage to the panel will likely result.
. The dishwusher is in the final position when the edges of
the front panel ore flush with the adjacent cabinets and the
dishwusher is centered in the cabinet opening. Check that
the dishwasher issqu(]rely positioned in the cabinet opening
(it both the top and the bottom of the (]ppli(]nce prior to
mounting to the cabinet.
IM PO RTANT - Beforeopening thedishwasherdoor,
becertaintheedgesofthedishwasherdoorpanelorebehind
thefaceoftheadjacentcabinetand notup againstthecabinet
face.RefertoFigureQ.Ifthedishwasherdoorisopened
when theedge ofthedoorisagainstthefaceofthecabinet,
dishwasherdoordamage and cabinetdamage willoccur.
. Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it oper(]tes
smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent cabinet.
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Door
fits and
swings
bac!_
behind
cabinet
frame \
Correct ........
Alignm_
Incorrect Alignment Door catches
Figure Q will result in door damage on cabinet frame
Tip: Prevent unnecessery service charges for panel damage
or wash performance.
Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening dishw(]sher door
to prevent panel damage.
ivl(]kesure utility lines ore not trapped or crushed behind
dishw(]sher. Crushed lines will restrict w(]ter flow.
Check that tub trim does not
contact the door at all points
m Tub frame
X Tub trim
_ ....... Handle
Tub trimmay be trimmedif
necessarytoensureproperdoor
operation
Door
Do not allow tub trim to get
trapped by or come into contact
with the door
Tub trim
trapped
Dishwasher Installation
STEP 13: LEVEL DISHWASHER
IM PORTANT = 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 R.
. Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning the 4
legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S.
Ensureall 4 legs are firmly in contact with the floor.
. 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.
Pullthe 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.
Figure R
Figure S
Check
Front
to Back
Check
Level
Side
to Side
Turn Legs
to Adjust //
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