GE GLC4100N00BB, GLC4100N00WW, GLC4100N10BB, GLC4100N10WW Installation Guide

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Appliances

Installation Instructions

Portable Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and

carefully.

I!I PORTANT- Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.
, Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions for the

consumer's and local inspector's use.

, Note to Consumer - Keep these 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 responsibilitg of the installer. Product
failure due to improper installation is not covered under
the GEAppliance Warranty. Seewarranty information.

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GLC4000 Series
GSC3500 Series

I11PORTANT-,f youreceiveda damaged dishwasher,

you should immediately contact your dealer or buildeE

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Readand observe all CAUTIONSand WARNINGS shown

throughout these instructions. While performing
installations described in this booklet, gloves and either
safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

PARTSSUPPLIED:

Faucet adapter kit included in Installation Package.

Faucet Adapter Thin washer Thick Washer

unicouple - Attached

to dishwasher and
stored in pocket on

back of dishwasher.

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

3/8" Nut Driver Pliers

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Installation Preparation Installation Instructions

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FORPERSONALSAFETY:Donot use an

extension cord or adaptor plug with this
appliance.

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

connected to an individual properlg grounded branch circuit,

protected bg a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delag
fuse.

, If the electrical supplg does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

[] Yourdishwasher circuit should not be

used for ang other appliance while

the dishwasher is in operation as the

dishwasher requires afull capacitg of

the circuit.

[] Ifthe wall receptacle gou plug the

dishwasher's power cord into is
controlled bg a switch, turn on the

switch.

Insure proper ground

exists before use

STEP 1 REMOVE WOOD BASE

IMPORTANT- Do not kick off wood base! Damage

will occur.
, Move the dishwasher close to the installation locution and lag

it on its back.
Remove the four skid bolts on the underside of the wood
base with 3/8" nut driver
Discard base and bolts.

Upright the dishwasher

STEP 2 INSTALL FAUCET ADAPTER

The special faucet adapter supplied with gour dishwasher
must be attached to the sink faucet before gou can use gour

dishwasher.

Do not, under ang circumstances, cut or
remove the third grounding prong from the
power cord.

Grounding Instructions-Power Cord Models

This appliance must begrounded. Inthe event of a malfunction

or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
bg 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.

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 gou
are in doubt that the appliance is properlg
grounded. Do not modifg the plug provided
with the appliance, if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed bg aqualified

technician.

Thefaucet adapter isdesigned to fit standard spouts having
internal or external threads. You will find the adapter and two
washers in the faucet adapter packet in your dishwasher.

To install faucet adapter, first remove the old aerator or trim

ring on gour faucet spout.

External Threads
, If faucet has external threads: Insert the

thinner of the two washers into the faucet
adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

Internal Threads
, If faucet has internal threads: Insert both

of the washers into the faucet adapter
and attach it to the faucet spout.

Tighten with pliers.

Non-Standard Threads
o If the faucet adapter threads do not

match gour faucet spout, gour local
hardware or plumbing supplg store
normallg has additional fittings to adapt
gour faucet spout to the special faucet
adapter.

CAUTION: A sink sprag attachment hose can burst if it is

installed on the same faucet as gour dishwasher. We suggest
that gou disconnect the sink sprag attachment, if gour sink has
one, and place a cap over the opening.

Installation Instructions

STEP 3 CONNECT THE UNICOUPLE TO THE

FAUCET

, Run garbage disposer,

if you have one, to
clean out the disposer

and thus allow water
to drain from the sink

through the disposer
and down the drain.

, Run hot water faucet to

purge cold water from
the hot water line.The hot water must be between !20°F and

!BO°Ffor best wash performance.

Rollthe dishwasher to a position just in front of the sink.

Pullthe unicouple and its hoses completelg out from storage
compartment at rear of the dishwasher.
Attach the unicouple to the faucet adapter following the three
steps below:

- Depressthe locking collar at the top of the unicouple

- Placethe unicouple completelg over the faucet adapter

- Releasethe locking collar. The unicouple should now be

locked onto the faucet adapter.

Turn on the hot water faucet and check for leaks. If leak is
detected, disconnect the unicouple, and refer to Step 4.

Note: The unicouple's small hose carries water from the
faucet to the dishwasheE The large hose carries water from
the dishwasher to the sink. Orient the faucet with unicouple
attached so water from the unicouple will run into the sink drain.

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STEP 4 FAUCET ADAPTER LEAK

Skipthis step if no unicouple leak was observed

If a unicouple leak was observed in Step 3,take whatever

actions are necessarg to repair the leak. This mag be as simple

as tightening the faucet adapter. Or,it mag require the services

of a plumber if water is leaking from the interface between the

moveable faucet arm and the fixed part of the faucet fastened
to the sink.

STEP 5 PRETEST CHECK LIST

Review this list after connecting gour dishwasher to avoid
charges for a service call that is not covered bUgour warrant U.

[] Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.
[] Locate the Owner's Manual.

[] Readthe Owner's Manual to familiarize yourself with the

operation of the dishwasher.

[] Remove the protective film, if present, from the control

panel.

[] Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to

lubricate the pump seal.

STEP 6 DISHWASHER WET TEST

Plug power cord into outlet.

Close and latch dishwasher doon
Start dishwasher:

Timer Dial Models

- PressNormal pad

- Turn dialjust enough to start dishwasher. Dial should point
to "Hot Start". Do not turn the dial too faEIf gou turn it too
far gou will "bU pass" the fill.

Electronic Models

- Press"RinseOnlg"

- Pressthe start pad one time.

Check to besure that water enters the dishwasher. This could
take up to 4 minutes on dial models.

If water does not enter the dishwasher

- Check to besure that the water isturned on

- Lightlg tap the flood float cover to dislodge a stuck flood
float.

- On dial models, make sure gou did not turn the dial past the
first fill. If this happened, unlatch the door and rotate the

dial to "Off". Re-latch door and turn the dial one click at a
time until the dishwasher starts.

- On electronic models, make sure the start pad was pressed
one time onlU.

Cover

Float

Installation Instructions

STEP 6 DISHWASHER WET TEST

(continued)

, Let dishwasher run through a complete fill - circulate - pump

out cgcle. Thiswill take approximatelg 5 minutes.

, Check for leaks.

If a leak isfound, unplug dishwasher, correct as necessarg
and then plug dishwasher back in.
Open the dishwasher door and make sure most of the water

has drained. Ifdishwasher did not drain, check drain hose to
be sure it is not kinked.

Let the dishwasher run through another fill and drain cgcle.
Checkagain to be sure there are no leaks.

At the end of the second drain set the control to the Off

position.

Timer Dial Models:

- Unlatch the door and rotate the timer dial to the Off
position.

Electronic Models:

- An electronic dishwasher run in Rinse Onlg cgcle should

shut itself off after about 5 minutes of run time. No further
action is necessarg if the dishwasher has turned itself off. If

the test was run in a cgcle other than RinseOnlg, push the

start pad one time and the dishwasher will reset and shut
itself off in about 90 seconds.

STEP 8 REMOVE UNICOUPLE FROM FAUCET

, Relieve water pressure from the unicouple assemblg before

disconnecting it from the faucet bg depressing the red
pressure relief button on the unicouple.
Depress locking collar and remove unicouple from faucet.
Drain excess water from unicouple bg holding it below sink
level and allowing excesswater to run from the hoses into a
pan or similar container to catch the water.

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Depress red button to II
release water pressur_

STEP 7 REMOVE POWER FROM

DISHWASHER

, Unplug the dishwasher.

Feedpower cord back into its storage location.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

De/:r_ _sco i_: rutp,Oe l]_
from faucet

IMPORTANT:

Release water pressure from the unicouple prior to dis-
connecting the unicouple from the faucet. This will make it

easier to remove the unicouple and will prevent splashing as
a result of water rapidlg escaping from the unicouple hose.

STEP 9 STORE DISHWASHER

, Latch dishwasher door closed.
, Roll dishwasher into its storage location.

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