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Appliances

Installation

Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completelu and carefullg.

IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes and

ordinances. , Note to Installer - Besure 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. See warrantg information.

, Completion Time - 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require

more time than replacement installations.

IM PORTANT- The dishwasherMUST be installed

to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is

required.

If gou received a damaged dishwasher, gou should immediately contact your dealer or builder.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGSshown

throughout these instructions. While performing

installations described in this booklet, gloves, safetg glasses

or goggles should beworn.

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

InstallationPreparation

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:

[] Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop, [] Junction box cover and #!0 hex head screw [] Hose Clamp [] Drain hose (approximately 78" long) [] Drain hose hanger [] Side and top trim pieces (some models) [] Literature, samples and/or coupons

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

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

external thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)

[] Thread seal tape [] UL Listed wire nuts (3)

[] GPFBS side mount kit if countertop is

granite or similar material

Junction

Box Cover

DrainHose

Screw Kit

!y? ?

#8 Phillips #10

Special Hex- Head

Head Screws J-Box Screw 5/8" long i/2" long

90° Elbow,

Ferrule and

Compression Nut

Sideand Top Trim Pieceson some models

Drain Hose Hanger

Hose Clamp

Hand Shut-Off Thread

Valve SealTape

Wire Nuts (3}

Materials Needed for New Installations:

[] Air gap for drain hose, if required [] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable [] Electrical cable or power cord [] Screwtgpe hose clamp

[] Strain relief for electrical connection [] Hand shut-offvolve (recommended)

[] Water line-3/8" minimum copper tubing [] GPF!0L drain hose (!0' long), if needed

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillips head screwdriver [] Z/4" and 5/!6" nutdriver

[] 6" Adjustable wrench [] Level

[] Carpenters square [] Measuring tape [] Safety glasses [] Flashlight [] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line [] 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal)

[] Gloves

Air Gap

Screwdriver

15/16"Socket

Waste Tee Electrical Cable

(or Power Cord, if applicable}

GPF65 HoseClamp Strain Relief

Side-Mount

Bracket Kit

Level

1/4" and 5/16" Nutdriver

Tubing Cutter

Hot Water Line

Optional 10' Drain Hose GPFIOL

Carpenters Square

Measuring Tape

For New Installations Onlg:

[] Tubing cutter

[] Drill and appropriate bits [] Hole saw set

Gloves

Flashlight

Bucket

Safetg Glasses

Hole SawSet

InstallationPreparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

ThisWallArea

must beFree of Pipesor

34-1/2"1/4"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

Figure A

_FloorMUST be Even

With Room Floor

, The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24"deep, 24"

wide and approximatelg 34-1/2" high from floor to underside of the countertop.

wires

--5"_ t-

Cabinets

-Square and

Plumb

_'_ 24"

Min.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injurg to persons, the installer

must ensure that the dishwasher is completelg enclosed at the time of

installation.

, The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no

more than 10' in length for proper drainage.

, The dishwasher must be fullg enclosed on the top, sides and

back, and must not support ang part of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES: When installed into a corner,

allow 2" rain. clearance between dishwasher

and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances.

Allow 28-3/8" rain. clear- ance from the front of

the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B

Figure B

Countertop

Clearance for Door

Opening 2" Minimum

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

, Follow local codes and ordinances. , Do not exceed 10' 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 tgpe of drain installation depends on the following

questions. [] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

[] Is waste tee less than 18"above floor? If the answer to either question is YES,Method 1MUST

be used. , If the answers are NO,either method mag 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

connecting drain line to disposer, Remove check to be sure that drain plug has Drain been removed. DISHWASHERWILL plug

NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE.

Figure C

Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer An air gap must be used when required b U local codes and ordi- nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's

instructions.

__ DrainHose,Hanger _ _ DrainHoseHanger

Figure O

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

Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service call charges Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before

attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer

InstallationPreparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house

fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

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

connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected bg a !5 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delag

fuse.

, Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C(!76°F). , If the electrical supplg 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 sgstem, 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 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 properly grounded.

/ _ Alternate q"\

_ Receptacle i _\

Location

Cabinet

Figure E White

For models equipped with power cord: Do not modifg the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed bg a qualified technician.

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing , The wiring mag 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. Permanent wiring connections maUpass 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 tgpe receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" min. or 18" maximum from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor

InstallationPreparation

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

, The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the

shaded area shown in Figure R

o The line maUpass through the same hole as the electrical

cable and drain hose. Or,cut an additional 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.

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Va ve

Hoti_::::::::::

From

Cabinet

Cabinet Face_,-

Figure F

Water Line Connection

Turn offthe 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.

Route the line as shown in Figure Fand extend forward at least !9" from rear wall.

AdJustwater heater for !20°F to !50°F temperature.

Flush water line to clean out debris.

The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

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