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Built-In Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

,,,A,,_iPORTANT - Observeallgoverningcodesand

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 gour
Owner's Manuo! 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

failui;e due to improper installation is not covered under
the GE Appliance warrontg, See warrantg information.

• Completion Time - 2 to 3 Hours, New installations require

more time than replacement installations.

IMPORTANT.ThedishwasherMUST be installed

to oliow for future removal from the enclosure if service is
required.

If gOu received o damaged dishwasher, gou should
immediately contact gout dealer or builder.

Optional Accessories- Seethe 0wner!s Manual for available
custom panel kits,

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown
throughout these instructions, While performing
installations described in this booklet, gloves, safetg glasses

or goggles should be worn.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED

IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:

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

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or
sides of cabinets,

[] Junction box cover and #10 he× head screw
[] 2 Side-mounting brackets with four #8 Pan-head

mounting screws for non-wood countertops
{some models)

[] Drain Hose and Hose Clamp
[] Side and top trim pieces (some models)

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

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

externet thread on one end, opposite end sized to

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

Materials For New Installations Only:

[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

[] Electrical cable or power cord, if appficable

[] Screw tgpe hose clamps
[] Strain relief for electrical Connection

[] Hand shut:off V01ve{recommended}
D Water line-3!8" minimum copper tubing

[] GPF10L drain hose, if needed

DrainHose

Junction

Box Cover

90° Elbow,
Ferrule and

Compression Nut

Waste Tee

Air

Gap

Side and Top Trim Pieces on some models

Hose Clamp

Screw Kit

#8 Phillips #10
Special Hex-Head

HeadScrews J-Bo_Screw
SIB"long 1/2" long

Hand Thread Wire Nuts 13)
Shut-Off SealTape

Valve

Electrical Cable
!or Power Cord, if applicable)

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ScrewType
HoseClamps

#8 Phillips
Pan-head Screws

3/8" long for
side-mounting

Hot Water Line

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Strain Relief

SideMount Kit
(some models)

Side- :
Mounting

Brackets

Optional

10'Drain Hose

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillips head screwdriver
[] 114" and 5/16" nutdriver

[] 6" Adjustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenters square
[] Heasuring tope

[] Safetg gtasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line

[] 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal}
[] Gloves

For New Installations Only:

[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole sow set

Screwdriver

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15116"Socket

Flashlight

Gloves

5116"Nutdriver

6"Adjustable

Wrench

Safety Glasses

Bucket

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Hole Saw Set

Level

Tubing Cutter

n Drill and Bits

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Carpenters
Square

MeasuringTape

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

This Wall Area

must be Free

_Pipes or wires

34-1/2"_+ 1//4"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

2abinets

Square

and

24" Hin:

Floor MUST

be Evenwith Plumbing and Electric Service

Room Floor Must Enter Shaded Area

Figure A

• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 2_"
wide and approximotelg 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.

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WARNING

Toreduce the risk ofelectric shock, fire, or injurg to persons,the

installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed

at the time of installation, ....

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- 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 and part of the enclosure.

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CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,
atlow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and

adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow

28_3/8" min. clearance
from the fron; of tile

dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B

Figure B

Countertop

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Dishwasher F

28-3/8"

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n Clearance for Door

opening 2" Hinimum

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

a 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 type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.

[] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Is waste tee tess than 18" above floor?

If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST

be used.
o If the answers are NO. either method mad be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a t-112" diameter hole in the cabinet wail 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 L__.Z--U_ Drain

removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT _ Plug
DRAIN 1FPLUG IS LEFTIN PLACE.

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MethodI - Air Gapwith Waste Teeor Disposer

Anair gap must beusedwhen {eqciiredbg Ioco_codesand ordin0nces.:
Theair gap must be installed accordingto manufacturer's instructions.

_ _ Drain Has? Hanger

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Figure D

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

_ _ Drain HoseHanger

Note: Avoidunnecessary service call charges.Alwags be

sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hoseto the disposer,

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FORPERSONALSAFETVI " ' Receptacle : ",

_Ji Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker ' Location --r-k ",,

Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz.. and
connected to on individual properlg grounded branch circuit.

protected bg a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay

fuse.

oWiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C {176%}.

• If the electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Grounding Instructions-Cable Direct

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 tile event of o 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 o 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 at! local codes end ordinances.

before beginning installation. Donot use

this appliance, 8''ill ::

an extension cord or adapter plug with

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 propertg

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Figure E Black-" VVhite

For models equipped with power cord: Do not modifg the plug

provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet hove a
proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing

• The wiring meg enter the opening from efther side, rear or the
floor within the shaded area.

° Cut o 1-t/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical

cable. Cable direct connections meg pass through the same
hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If

cabinet wal! is metal, the hole edge must be €overed 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 cable direct 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 !8" max.

from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.

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