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

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Installation

Built-In

Instructions

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.

Dishwasher

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).

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

2WoodScrews

9O°Elbow, Ferruleand

CompressionNut

WasteTee

Air Gap

Hand Shut-Off Valve

Electrical Cable (orPower Cord,if applicable)

Screw Type Strain Relief Hose Clamps

Thread

SealTape

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

[] Safety glasses [] Flashlight Flashlight

[] Measuring tape _ _nch [] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line

[] Gloves

For New Installations Only:

[] Tubing cutter SafetyGlasses [] Drill and appropriate bits Bucket

[]Holesawset _

Gloves

Hole Saw Set

Level

Carpenters Square

TubingCutter

Measuring Tape

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

toFloor

°Square

and

Plumb

FloorMUST

Figure1

o Therough cabinetopeningmustbe at least24"deep

and23-5/8'% 24"Wide.Theopeningshouldbe to35"max.height.

beEvenwith PlumbingandElectricService

RoomFloor. MustEnterShadedArea

• 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:

AnairgapMUSTBEUSEDifthe drainhoseisconnected towasteteeor disposerlowerthan18"abovethefloor.

Failureto providetheproperdrainconnectionheight withairgapor32"minimum,highdrainloopwill result

in improperdrainingofthe dishwasher.

Method1 Air GapwithWasteTeeor Disposer

Figure3

Method2 HighDrainwithWasteTeeorDisposer

Provideamethodto attachdrainhosetounderside ofcountertop.

Figure4

Installwasteteeor disposerandair gapaccordingto Manufacturer'_ instructions.

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.

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