GE GHDA690P01BB, GHDA690P01WW, GHDA690P02BB, GHDA690P02WW, GHDA690P03BB Installation Guide

Installation

Instructions

Built-In

Dishwasher

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructionscompletelyand

carefully.

IMPORTANT Observeall

governingcodesand ordinances.

Noteto Installer_Be sureto leavetheseinstructions

forthe consumer'sand localInspector_]use.

Note to ConsumerKeeptheseinstructionswith your

Owner"sManualforfuturereference.

Skill level Installationofthisdishwasherrequires

basicmechanical,Plumbingandelectricalskills.Proper

installationistheresponsibilityoftheinstaller.

Productfailuredueto improperinstallationisnot

coveredunderthe OurDishwasherWarranty.

CompletionTime?1 to3Hours.NewinstaJlations

requiremoretimethanreplacementinstallations.

IMPORTANT Thedishwasher

MUSTbeinstalledto allowfor future removalfrom

the enclosure if serviceis required.

Ifyoureceived a damageddishwasher,youshould

immediatelycontactyour dealeror builder.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Readandobserveall CAUTIONSandWARNINGS

shownthroughouttheseinstructions.While performing

installationsdescribedinthisbooklet,gloves,safety

glassesorgogglesshouldbeworn.

WARNING

Toreducethe risk of electrical shock,fire,

or injuryto persons,the installermust

ensurethat thedishwasheris completely

enclosedatthetime ofinstallation.

READ

KEEP

CAREFULLY,

THESE INSTRUCTIONS,

206C1559P148 31-30207 03-10 FL

Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

[] Two#8 Phillipsflatheadwood screws, 5/8"long

to securedishwasher to underside of countertop

(inliterature package).

2WoodScrews

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

[] Ferrule,compressionnutand 90°Elbow (3/8"NPTexternal

thread ononeend, oppositeend sizedtofit water supply)

[] Threadsealtape

[] ULListedwire nuts (3)

Materials For New Installations Only:

[] Air gapfor drainhose, ifrequired

[] Wasteteefor houseplumbing,if applicable

[] Electrical cableor power cord, if applicable

[] Screw type hoseclamps

[] Strain relief for electrical connection.

[] Handshut-off valve

[] Water line3/8"min.copper

[] Couplerfor extending drain line,if applicable

9O°Elbow,

Ferruleand

CompressionNut

Hand

Shut-Off

Valve

Thread

SealTape

WasteTee

Electrical Cable

(orPower Cord,if applicable)

Air Gap

Screw Type Strain Relief

Hose Clamps

Wire Nuts (3)

HotWater line

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: _ and1/4__...5/16"[] Phillips head screwdriver Ph __-,__

[] 5/16"and 1/4"nutdriver Head _ Nutdriver

[] 6"Adjustable wrench Screwdriver

[] Level

[] Carpenterssquare 6"Adjustable

[] Measuring tape _ _nch

[] Safety glasses

[] Flashlight Flashlight

[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line

[] Gloves

For New Installations Only:

[] Tubing cutter SafetyGlasses

[] Drill and appropriate bits Bucket

[]Holesawset _

Hole Saw Set

Gloves

Level

TubingCutter

Carpenters

Square

Measuring Tape

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

toFloor

°Square

and

Plumb

Figure1

FloorMUST

beEvenwith PlumbingandElectricService

RoomFloor. MustEnterShadedArea

o Therough cabinetopeningmustbe at least24"deep

and23-5/8'% 24"Wide.Theopeningshouldbe

to35"max.height.

• Thedishwashermustbeinstalledso thatdrainhoseis

nomorethan 10feetinlengthforproperdrainage.

• Thedishwashermustbefullyenclosedonthe top,

sidesand back,andmustnotsupportanypart ofthe

enclosure.

CLEARANCES:When

installedinto a corner,

allow 2"min. clearance

between dishwasher and

adjacent cabinet, wal! or

other appliances. Allow

25-5/8"min. clearance

from thefront of the

dishwasher for door

opening. Figure 2

-- Figure 2

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

Followlocalcodes andordinances.

eDo notexceed10feetdistanceto drain.

oDo notconnectdrainlines fromother devices

tothe dishwasherdrainhose.

oDishwashermustbe connectedto waste linewith an

airgap(notsupplied)or32"minimumhighdrainloop,

dependingon local codesandordinancesto prevent

backflow intothe dishwasher.

_Air gap mustbeusedifwastetee ordisposerconnec-

tion islessthan 18"abovethe floor to preventsiphoning.

DRAIN PREPARATION

The type of drain installation depends on answers to

the following questions:

Do local codes or ordinances require anair gap?

Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than

18"above the floor?

Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"

above floor?

If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,

Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise eitherMethod 1

or Method 2may be used. Figure 3 or Figure 4.

CAUTION:

Method1 Air GapwithWasteTeeor Disposer

Figure3

Method2 HighDrainwithWasteTeeorDisposer

Provideamethodto attachdrainhosetounderside

ofcountertop.

Figure4

Installwasteteeor disposerandair gapaccordingto

Manufacturer'_ instructions.

AnairgapMUSTBEUSEDifthe drainhoseisconnected

towasteteeor disposerlowerthan18"abovethefloor.

Failureto providetheproperdrainconnectionheight

withairgapor32"minimum,highdrainloopwill result

in improperdrainingofthe dishwasher.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a1-1/2"dia.Hole in the cabinetwall within the

shadedareasshownin Figure1for the drainhose

connection.Theholeshouldbe smoothwithno sharp

edges.

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING

FORPERSONALSAFETY:Removehouse

fuse or opencircuit breakerbefore

beginninginstallation.Donotusean

extensioncordoradapterplugwiththis

appliance.

Electrical Requirements

oThis appliance must be supplied with 120V,60Hz., and

connected to an individual properly grounded branch

circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker

or time delay fuse.

oWiring must be 2wire with ground.

elf the electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician before

proceeding.

GroundingInstructionsBCable Direct

Thisappliancemust beconnectedto a groundedmetal,

permanentwiring system,or anequipmentgrounding

conductormustbe runwith the circuit conductorsand

beconnectedto theequipmentgroundingterminalor

leadontheappliance.

GroundingInstructionsBPower CordModels

Thisappliancemust begrounded.Intheeventofa

malfunctionor breakdown,groundingwill reducethe

riskofelectrical shockbyproviding apathofleast

resistancefor electric current.Theplugmust be

pluggedintoanappropriateoutlet thatis installed

andgroundedinaccordancewithlocalcodesand

ordinances.

WARNING

Theimproperconnectionofthe

equipmentgroundingconductorcan

resultin a riskof electricshock.Check

with a qualified electricianor service

representativeif youareindoubtthat

the applianceis properlygrounded.

Figure5

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

eThe wiring may enter the opening from either side,

rear or the floor within the shaded area.

o Cut a 1-1/2 "Max.dia.hole to admit the electrical cable.

The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet

wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a

bushing.

OCable direct connections maypass 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.

ElectricalConnectionto Dishwasher

Electricalconnection is on the rightfront of dishwasher.

oFor cable directconnectionsthe cable mustberouted

asshowninFigure5. Cablemustextendaminimumof

24"fromthe rearwall.

e Forpowercord connections,installa3-prongground-ing

typereceptacle.The power-supplyreceptaclefor the

appliance shall be installed in a cabinet or on a

walladjacentto theundercounterspacein whichthe

applianceistobe installed.