GE GHDA960K00BB, GHDA960K00WW, GHDA980K00BB, GHDA980K00WW, GHDA986K00SS Installation Guide

GEConsun-ler & Irqdu,striai
Appliances

Installation Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737) or visit our website at: www.ge.corn

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and
carefully.

IMPORTANT - Observeo11governingcodesand

ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Besureto leave these instructions for the
consumer's end local,inspector's use,

• Note to Consumer- Keepthese instructions with your
Owner's Manualfor future reference.

• Skill Level - Installation ofthis dishwasherrequires
basic mechanical,electrical and plumbingskills.Proper

installationisthe responsibilityofthe installer,Product
failure due to improperinstallation isnotcoveredunder
the GEApplianceWarranty. Seewarranty information.

• Completion Time- 1to 3 Hours . New installations require
moretime than replacement installations.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT -_edishwasherMUST

be installedto allowfor future removal from the enclosure
if service isrequired.

if9ou receiveda damaged dishwasher,youshould
immediatelycontactyourdealerorbuilder.

Optional Accessories - See the Owner's Manual for available
custom panel kits.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe oll CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
shown throughout these instructions. WhiLe performing

instollotions described in this booklet, gloves, sofetg glasses
or goggles should beworn,

imagination at work

Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

[] Two#8-1B x 5/8" Phillipsspecialheadscrews,to

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop

or sides of cabinets_{Tapedto top or side of

Drain Hose

dishwasher.)

[] Sideandtap trim pieces on somemodels
[] Z Side-mounting brackets with four ttB Pan-head

mounting screws {fornon-wood countertopslon

some models

[] DrainHose and Hose Clamp

_t8Phillips
Special Head Screws

s/B" long

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow(3/8"NPT

external thread on one end,opposite end sizedto

£rtwater supplg)

[] Threadsealtape

[] ULListed wire nuts(3)

90* Elbow,
Ferrule and

Compression Nut

Materials For New Installations Onlg:

[] Airgap for drainhose,if required

[] Waste teefor house plumbing, if applicable

[] Electricalcableorpowercord,ifapplicable WasteTee

[] Screwtype hose clamps I_
[] Strain relieffor electrical connection

[] Hand shut-off valve {recommended)
[] Water line3/8" min. copper or _J2" rain. plastic

(plastic must betested for temperatureand Air

pressure) Gap

[] Couplerfor extending drain line. if applicable

Sideand Top THm Pieces on some models

,=.. : i

HoseClamp _

#8 Phillips Pan.head Screws Side-Mounting Brackets

3/8" long for slde-mounting on some models
on _ome models

Hand
Shut-Off

Valve

Electrical Cable Hot Water Line

(or POwer Cord, if applicable}

Screw Tape Strain Relief
Hose Clamps

Thread Wire Nuts {31
Seal Tope

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillipshead screwdriver
rJ E/a"and 5/3.6" nutdriver

[] 6"Adjustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenterssquare
[] Measuringtape

[] Safety glosses
[] Flashlight

[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] 3.5/16"socket (optionalfor skid removal)

[] Gloves

For New Installations Onlg:

[] Tubing cutter
[] Drilland appropriate bits

[] Hole sow set

5/Z6" Nutdrlver

Level

Screwdriver

\

5/16" Socket

Flashlight

Gloves Bucket Hole Saw Set Drill and Bits

6" AdJustable

Wrench

Safety Glasses

Tubing Cutter Square

Heesuring Tape

Carpenters

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

This Wall Area

ust be Free

I_,,IPipe'

34-1/2"=1/a"J

Undersideof.

Countertop

to Floor

uore

Plumb

FloorMUST

be Evenwith

Room Floor

Figure A

• The rough cabinet opening must be at least Z4" deep. 2a"
wide and approximately 3a-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the eountectop.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• FoBowlocalcodesandordinances.

• Do not e_<ceed10' distance to drain.

NOTE:This dishwasher isequippedwitha high drain loop.

Thereis no minimum height required for drain hoserouting.

However,3.8"minimumfrom floorto center ofwaste tee or
disposerinlet isrequired.SeeFigureD.

Plumbing and ElectricServic e

Hust Entershaded Are a

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose isno
more than 10' in length for proper drainage.

* The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and

back. and must not support an_ port of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES:When
installed into o corner,

allow Z" min, deoronce

between dishwasher and

adjacentcabinet,wallor

other oppllonce_.Allow

2_-3/8" rain. clearance
from the front of the

dishwasher for door
opening. Figure8

/_ Countert.op

28-318"

.3_

- ClearanceforDoor

Opening2"Minimum

Figure8

Figure C

Hethod1 - AirGapwRhWasteTeeorDisposer
Anairgapmust beusedwhenrequired bgIoca]codesandordinances.
Theairgapmust be install_l accordingto manufacturer'sinstructions.

DETERHINE DRAIN HETHOD

The type of drain installationdependson the following

questions,
[] Dolocal codesor ordinances require on air gap?
[] Iswaste tee lessthan 18"abovefloor?.

Ifthe answerto either question isYES,Hethod 1 MUST
be used.

• Ifthe answersoreNO,either method may be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill o _,-1/2" diD. 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 connecting
drainline to disposer,check to be F=={

removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT Hopper

sure that drain plug has been [_ 41-- Remove

DRAIN iF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE, Plug

18"

Figure D

Method 2 -Built-in "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or
Disposer

Note: Avoid unnecessary service callcharges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Installation Preparation

PREPAREELECTRICALWRIING

FORPERSONALSAFETY:

Removehouse fuse or open circuit breaker

before beginning installation. Do not use
an extension cord or adopter plug with this
appliance.

Electrical Requirements

• Thisappliance must be supplied with 120V,60H2_,and
connected to an individual properlg grounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15 or 20 amperecircuitbreaker or time delay
fuse,

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C(176°F).

• Ifthe electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding,

Grounding Instructions-CableDirect

This appliance must be connected to agrounded metal.

permanent wiring system, or onequipmentgrounding

conductormust be run with the circuit conductorsandbe
connectedto the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.

GroundingInstructions-Power CordModels
Thisappliance must be grounded.Inthe event of o malfunction

or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistancefor electric current,
Thisappliance isequippedwith a cordhaving onequipment
groundingconductor anda grounding plug. Theplug must

be plugged into an appropdateoutlet that is installed and
grounded in accordancewith all local codesand ordinances.

vT_lv,v/,_]_',11p 1,='1

Theimproperconnection of the equipment

grounding conductor can result in a nsk
of electric shock.Checkwith o qualified

electrician or servicerepresentativeif you
are in doubt that the appliance isproperlg
grounded,

3" from

Cobinet

Location

Figure E

Formodelsequipped with power cord: Do not modif_Jthe plug
providedwith the appliance: if it will not rr_the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed bg e qualified technician.

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from eitherside.rear or the
floorwithinthe shadedarea.

• Cut o 1-1/2" max.dia. hole to admit the electrical cable. Cable
direct connections may pass through the same hole as the

drain hose and hat water line.if convenient. If cabinet wall is
metal,the ho_eedgemust be covered with a bushing.

Note: Powercords with plug must pass through a separate
hole.

ElectricalConnectionto Dishwasher
Electricalconnection is on the right front of dishwasher,

• Forcable direct connections the cobb must be routed as
shown in Figure E.Cablemust extend o minimumof 24" from

the rear well.

• Forpower cord connections, install o3-prong grounding type
receptacle inthe sink cabinet rear wall, 6"min. or 3-8"max.
from the opening, 6"to 18" above the floor.

Area Groun

White.