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Appliances
Installation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES{800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com.
In Canada, please call 1.800.561.3344or visit www.geappliances.ca
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
IM PORTANT - Observe allgoverningcodes 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 responsibility of the installer. Product
failure due to improper installation is not covered under
the GE Appliance Warranty. See warranty information.
• Completion Time - i to 3 Hours. New installations require
more time than replacement installations.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IM PORTANT - The dishwasher MUST be installed
toallowforfutureremoval from the enclosureifserviceis
required.
If you received a damaged dishwasher, you 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 CAUTIONSand WARNINGS shown
throughout these instructions. While performing
installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses
or goggles should be worn.
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Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED
IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:
[] Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillipsspecial head screws, to
secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
[] Junction box cover and #10 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
[] 2 Top-mounting brackets for wood countertops
[] 2 Side-mounting brackets (on some models) for
non-wood countertops
[] Four#8 Phillips 3/8" pan-head screws
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)
[] GPF65Side-Mounting Kit if countertop is
granite or similar material
Drain Hose
HoseClamp
Screw Kit
#8 Phillips #10
Special Hex-Head
HeadScrews J-BoxScrew
5/8" long 112"long
90° Elbow, Hand
Ferrule and Shut-Off Thread
Compression Nut Valve Seal Tape
Side and Top Trim Pieces Ion some models)
Drain Hose Hanger
Mounting Kit
#8 Phillips 3/8"
Pan-head Top-Mounting
Screws Side-mounting Brackets
brackets (on
some models)
Wire Nuts (3)
Junction
Box Cover
Materials Needed for
New Installations:
[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
[] Electrical cable or power cord
[] Screw-type hose clumps
[] Strain relief for electrical connection
[] Hand shut-off valve (recommended)
[] Water line-3/8" minimum copper tubing
[] GPF10Ldrain hose (10' long),if needed
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
[] Phillips-head screwdriver
[] 1/4" and 5/16" nutdriver
[] 6" Adjustable wrench
[] Level
[] Carpenter's square
[] Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal)
[] Gloves
Air Gap
Phill_
Screwdriver
15/16" Socket
Waste Tee
GPF65 Hose Clamps
Side-Mounting
Kit
Nutdriver
Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)
Hot Water Line
Strain Relief
Optional
10' Drain Hose
GPFIOL
Level
Carpenter's
Square
Tubing Cutter
Measuring Tape
For New Installations Onlg:
[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Hole saw set
Gloves
Flashlight
Bucket
SafetyGlasses
Hole Saw Set
Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
AWARNING:
Toreducethe riskofelectric shock,fire,or injury to persons,the
installermustensurethat the dishwasheriscompletelyenclosedat
thetime of installation.
ThisWallArea
must beFree
of Pipesor
wires
Cabinets
.Square
and
Plumb
i 241,
Min.
Figure A
s4-1/2"_+1/4"
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
With RoomFloor
MUSTbeEven
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24"deep, 24"
wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.
ADVERTENCIA:
Pororeducirel riesgode descorgoel6ctrico,incendioolesioneso
personas,elinstolodordebeosegurorsedeque el Iovoplotosest6
completomentecerrodo enelmomenta deIoinstoloci6n.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 10' in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and
back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.
CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wall or other appliances.
Allow 28-3/8" min. clear-
once from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
Figure B
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I
Countertop
__ _I-3/8"
/ Clearance for Door
Opening2"Minimum
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 type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.
[] Dolocal codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Iswaste tee lessthan Z8" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES,Method 1MUST
be used.
• If the answers are NO,either method may be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a l-l/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,
check to be sure that drain plug has
been removed. DISHWASHERWILL
NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE.
Drain
Plug
4 Remove
Figure C
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Anair gapmust beusedwhen requiredbylocal codesandordi-
nances.Theair gapmust beinstalledaccordingto manufacturer's
instructions.
__ DrainHoleo
Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Hanger
32"
_ _ DrainHoseHanger
Figure D
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
IkWARNING:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker
beforebeginninginstallation.Do not usean extensioncord or
adapter plugwith thisappliance.
Ik ADVERTENCIA:
PARASEGURIDADPERSONAL:Quiteelfusible o abrael interruptor
decircuitosantes decomenzarla instalaci6n.Noutilice uncable
deextensi6no un enchufeadaptadorconesteartefacto.
Electrical Requirements
• This appliance must be supplied with Z20V,60 Hz.,and
connected to on individual properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by o Z5- or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay
fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C (176°F).
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements,
coil o licensed electrician before proceeding.
Grounding Instructions-Permanent Connection
This appliance must be connected to o grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or on 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 o malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing o path of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with u cord having on equipment-
grounding conductor and o grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with oil local codes and ordinances.
AWARNING:
Theimproper connectionof theequipmentgroundingconductor
can resultin ariskof electricshock.Checkwith a qualified
electricianor servicerepresentativeifyou are indoubt that
the applianceis properlygrounded.
/ t Receptacle
/'i Alternate
t Location
Figure E White
For models equipped with power cord: Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have o
proper outlet installed by o qualified technician.
Cabinet Preparation &Wire Routing
• Thewiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the
floor within the shaded area illustrated above in Figure Eand
defined in Figure A.
• Cut o Z-l/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical
cable. Permanent wiring connections may pass 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 o
bushing.
NOTE:Power cords with plug must pass through oseparate
hole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.
• For permanent connections the cable must be routed us
shown in Figure E.Cable must extend o minimum of 24" from
the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install o 3-prong grounding
type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" min. or Z8"
maximum from the opening, 6" to Z8" above the floor.
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Cabinet
ADVERTENCIA:
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equipamientopuedeprovocarunriesgodedescargael6ctrica.
Consultea unelectricistacalificadoo representantedeservicio
t@cnicositienedudassabrelacorrectaconexi6na tierradelaparato.
Installation Preparation
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
• The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the
shaded area shown in Figure F.
• The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical
cable and drain hose. Or,cut an additional i-i/2" diameter
hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug
is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.
ii Shut-off ,
Hot
From
Cabinet
Cabinet
FigureF
2" From Floor
Water Line Connection
•Turn off the 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 ison 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 F and extend forward at
least 19" from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 150°F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
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