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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

Strain Relief

SideMount Kit (some models)

Side- : Mounting

Brackets

Optional

10'Drain Hose

GPFZ0L

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

°,3

"_r--

15116"Socket

Flashlight

Gloves

5116"Nutdriver

6"Adjustable

Wrench

Safety Glasses

Bucket

Hole Saw Set

Level

Tubing Cutter

n Drill and Bits

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.

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

t.........!

Dishwasher F

28-3/8"

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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FigureC .... :

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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3Z'

Hir_

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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/Receptacle from Wakkx_x_k

V Location

Area Ground-_' i

grounded.

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line mug enter from either side. rear or floor within the shaded urea shown in Figure F.

• The line may pass through the some hole as the electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut on additional 1-1/2" diameter

hole to accommodate the water fine. If power cord with plug is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.

ii Shut-.

_ Valve _.:.:.

HOt: ........... i ::::':

From _

Cabinet !9" FromWall

:: / _L[/_ 2,,From Fioor

Cobinet Foce-_-

FigureF

Water Line Connection

°Turn off the water supply. ° Installo hand shut-off valve in on accessible locution, such

us under the sink.(OptionoI, 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 lessthan 3/8" copper tubing. Routethe line as shown in Figure Fand extend forward at

least 197from rear woti....

oAdjust water heater for 120°Fto 150°Ftemperature. ,:Flush water line to clean out debris. :

,The ho:twater supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

:<CAUTION:

:Donot remove wood bose until you are readg to install the

dishwasher. The dishwasher wilt tip aver when the door is opened

if the wood bose isremoved,

STEP 2-CHECK DOOR BALANCE

oWith dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance

bg opening and closing the door.

• If the door drops when released, increase the spring tension. If the door rises when released, decrease ttne tension.

Note: Increase or decrease tension as shown. Adjust both springs

to the some tension setting _'l "".., to correct balance. ::::i:_.;;' }:_ ! '\

/::::i/ IY_ t Insert Hook

Increase t /_::_ lOver Bracket

Spring __:, f_t:_ _ /

• ; _::_, : / :

Tens,onA _k_J /

Decreos Correct:

Spring / ,"::::P 7. ...... ./

Tens on V ./ ::: / /::___.

_ _ __' _ incorrect"/" .....,

Figure G

Tip: Ifdoor spring adjustment is necessorg, check door opening and closing, if door does not open easilg or falls too

quicklg, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in ptace by "shoulders" on the pulleg. Checkto be sure cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders.

STEP 3-REMOVE WOOD BASE,

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT'oo not kick offwood base! Damage

will occur.

. Hove the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay

it on its back.

• Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood bose with on adjustable wrench or 15/16" socket,

• Discard base.

STEP 1-PREPARATION :.........

Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for

use in the listed steps: Screw kit- Steps 5 or 18 and15 : Side mount kit (some modelsi - Step 12 Junction box cover - Step 5 or 18

Drain lnose and clamp :- Step 7

Trim PieCes {some models) - Step tl Owner's Hanuot - Steps !9 and 22

Product Samples and/or coupons - Step 22

Figure H

o Screw leveling legs buck into the dishwasher frame,

uppro×imotelg 1/8" from flume as shown.

Installation Instructions

STEP 4-REMOVE TOEKICK

, Remove the

2 toekick screws and toekick.

Set aside for use in Step 21,

F,gure I _.,]_ ]ToekickScrews

STEPS-INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has a

factorg installed power cord. In this step gou will need the junction box cover and the

#10 × 1/2" he× head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1,

The power cord and connections must complg with the

National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or loca! codes and

ordinances, Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord Kit WX09×70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE

Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.

Junction Box

Cover

Dishwasher Wires

Figure J

• Installstrain relief injunction box bracket. ° insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.

° Plokesure block, white and green dishwasher wires ore

threaded through small hole injunction box bracket.

• Connect power cord white (or ribbed} to dishwasher white wire, black (orsmooth) to dishwasher black wire end ground

to dishwasher green wire. Use ULlisted wire nuts of appropriate size.

o Installjunction box cover using #:!0 hex head screw. Besure

wires are not pinched under the cover.

Wires

PowerCord

STEP6-INSTALL

Front of Dishwasher

90° ELBOW

• Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape.

oTheod 90° elbow into

the water valve.

oDo not over tighten

elbow; water valve bracket could bend

or water valve Elbow fitting could break.

• Position the end of the elbow

to face the rear of the dishwasher. Figure K

9(7

_ Valve

It-F,I

I Hose

_rhread

Seal Tape

Water

Bracket

STEP7-INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO

DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Skip this step if drain hose has been pro-installed.

In this step gou will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in Step 1,

, Stand dishwasher upright.

• Place drain hose clamp over Z-3/16" inside diameter end of drain hose,

Tip: Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.

, Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet

being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure L.

o Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the pump

outlet.

• Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose and tighten clamp.

Note: Drain hose \ " supplied with dish-

washer is approxi- matelg 78" long. Ifo

longer hose is needed, a 220" long

hose (20 feet} mag be purchased from

an authorized GE

appliance dealer. The

!0' long hose is

part number _}

GPFIOL

Pump Outlet HoseStops

Figure L

Installation Instructions

STEP8-POSITION WATER LINE

AND HOUSE WIRING

o Positionwater supply line and housewiring on the floor of

the opening to avoid interference with bose of dishwasher end components under dishwasher,

House

Wiring

Figure N

STEP 9-INSERT DRAIN HOSE

THROUGH CABINET

• Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert drain hose into the hole in cabinet side. tf e power cord is used, guide the end through o separate hole.

Drain

-Hose Length 10'

Blanket

(If Power

is NOT Used}

Power Cord

(If Used)

STEP IO-SLIDE DISHWASHER

THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY

INTO CABINET

DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES. DAMAGE

WILL OCCUR,

• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at o _ime,

...d

_Do Not Push Against

Front Door Panel With

Knee, Damage to The Door Pone! Will Occur.

Figure0

• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends

about 6 inches forward of adjacent Cabinets.

° Hake sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and

there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component.

STEP 11-INSTALL TRIM PIECES

Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher.

o Locate the four trim pieces set aside in Step 1. o Position the trim pieces so the lips face toward the

dishwasher door.

• Select o long trim piece and press it onto the left side tub flange. Start with the top edge and press the trim piece

completely onto the tub flange as you move towards the bottom. Repeat for the right side tub flange trim piece.

• Select one of the short trim pieces, Instal] it on the top tub flange to the left of the door latch. Select the remaining short

piece of trim end install it on the top tub flange to {he right of the door latch.

Trim Stri

Figure N

Tip: Position water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid

interference with base of dishwasher.

Figure P

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STEP 12-INSTALL SIDE-MOUNT

BRACKETS (included with some models)

Skip this step if underside of countertop is wood or

wood-like materia!,

- Install side-mount brackets if underside of countertop is : granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws,

, Locate the side mount bracket kit set aside in Step I if it was

provided with this model. Otherwise, see Note below.

Note: The brackets are available for purchase when needed for models not factory equipped with the side mount

kit. Order part GPF65 from gour authorized GE Appliance Dealer.

• Fasten the left-hand bracket to the left side of the dishwasher frame. Fasten the

right-hand bracket to the right side of the

dishwasher frame, using the #8 pan-head screws inctuded with the kit. Refer to

Step 15, Figure U for orientation and placement.

STEP 13-PUSH DISHWASHER INTO

FINAL POSITION

Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not "bunched up" or interfering with door

springs. Check by opening and closing door. o Push dishwasher into the cabinet. The edges of the

dishwasher door should be behind the cabinet frame and

evenlg atigned with the front face of cabinet doors. Tip: Avoid unnecessurg service charges. Carefullg open and close the door to ensure the door panel is not catching or

rubbing on the cabinet frame.

Side-Mounting Brackets on

somemodels

STEP 14-LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT- oishwoshermustbeIevelforproper

dish rack operation and wash performance.

• Place level on door and lower rock track as shown. Check to make sure that the dishwasher is Jevet left to right and front

to back,

Ch ck

t°-Ba____ift_ t

Figure R

° Level the dishwasher bg adjusting the four leveling legs

individuatlg. Refer to Figure S below.

• If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, loosen junction bo× bracket screw {through the access hole} and

rotate bracket clockwise. Be sure to tighten screw when

leveling is completed. Tip: Pull lower rock out, about holfwag. Check to be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher. If the rock

rolls in either direction, the dishwasher must be leveled again.

• If door hits tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.

Door

Fits and

Swings

Back

Behind

Cabinet

Frame

Figure Q

Correct

Alignment

""" J Loosen junctiOn:box

...... --. -_- ' bracket screw and

/- \.

,/ ", , rotate bracket outof

__ thewagtoaccessthe

(_I " right rear leveling leg.

' leveling operation is

to Adjust ...... completed.

FigureS

Tighten screw when

Installation Instructions

STEP 15-POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

In this step gou will need the 2 Phillips special head screws from the screw kit set aside in Step 1. The dishwasher must

be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides. When the underside of the countertop is wood, use Hethod 1.Use

Hethod 2 when the underside of the countertop is made of a

material, such as granite, that will not accept wood screws. Tip: Prevent door panel and control panel damage, Dishwasher

must be positioned so the front panel and control panel do not contact the adjacent cabinets or countertop. Mounting screws

must be driven straight and flush. Protruding screw heads could scratch the door panel or control panel and interfere

with door operation.

Method 1

Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.

, Recheckalignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Referto

Steps 13 and 14.Door panel and/or control panel must not hit cabinets or countertop.

• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop with the 2 Phillipsspecial head screws.Referto FigureT.Hake

certain screws are driven strobht and flush to prevent panel damage.

Brackets

Wood Countertop

Method 2

Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides

•Recheckalignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Referto Steps 1.3and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must not

hit cabinets or countertop.

• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2 Philtipsspecial heed screws provided. Referto Figures U

and V.Hake certain screws ore driven straight and flush to prevent panel damage.

Side-

Haunting

Brackets

Tub Frame Countertop

Haunting

" ....... Brackets

Bracket

Attachment

Screws

FigUreU (2 Each

Side)

Granite Countertop

Figure T

STEP 16-CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect water suppig line to 90° elbow. ° Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water line.

• insert water line into 90° elbow. ° Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.

IMPORTANT- Check to be surethat door spring

doesnot rub or contact the fill hoseor water supply line, Test bg opening and closing the door.Reroutethe lines if o rubbing

noiseor interference occurs,

Figure V

Figure W

Door

Spring

Line

90° Elbow

Installation instructions

STEP 17-CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. ....

The motded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1" : diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.

, Determine size of inlet port

• Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, to fit

the inlet port.

Cutting Line

IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated portion of hose

Figure X

• If a longer drain hose is required and gou did not purchase drain hose GPFIOL, odd up to 42" length for a total of 120"

110feet} to timefactorg installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside

diameter hose and o coupler to connect the two hose ends.

Secure the connection with hose clamps.

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

° Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using the"

previously determined method.

Method I - Air gap with waste tee or disposer

Waste Tee Installation Figure Z

Method 2- Built-in "High drain loop" with waste tee or

disposer

Fasten to underside

of cauntertop

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]Z'

Min.

Disposer Installation

Fastento underside

of counte_op

............. . .... ! ......

Hose Clamp

Figure Y

• Securethe drain hoseto the air gap, waste tee or disposer with c!omps.

Note: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED10 FEET FOR PROPERDRAIN OPERATION,

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Waste Tee Instatfatian FigureAA

IM PORTANT- Whenconnectingdrainlineto

disposer, check to be sure that the drain f==7= plug has been removed. DISHWASHER WILL L__ 4--Remove

NOT DRAIN IF PLUG ISLEFT I I Plug iN PLACE.

Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service coil charges. Prior to

connecting drain hose be sure excess hose is not trapped, kinked or crushed by the dishwasher. Pull excess hose through

the cabinet opening to prevent hose damage and pump out: issues.

Disposer Installation

Drain

CCT

Installation Instructions

STEP 18-CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to Step 19.

In this step you will need the junction box cover and the #!0 hex heed screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1.

• Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a strain relief.

• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, block and green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box bracket, Use UL listed wire nuts of

appropriate size to connect incoming ground to green, white to white and block to block.

oInstall the junction box cover using #10 hex heed screw.

Check to be sure that wires ore not pinched under the cover.

Junction Box Wires

Cover

White, Blackand Green "'.'_ .... iI / Screw

Dishwasher Wires _'/ .....

Figure BB

PowerCord ___[__

Ground

If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a

ground must be provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to

use UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum- to-copper connectors

STEP 19-PRETEST CHECK LIST

Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid charges for a service call that is not covered by your

warranty.

[] Check to be sure power is OFF. D Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.

[] Locate the Owner's Hanuel set aside in Step 1. [] Read the Owner's Honuol for operating instructions.

[] Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and

close freely, check for proper routing of spring cable over pulley, tf door drops or closes when released, adjust spring

tension. See Step 2, Figure G.

[] Checkto be surethat wiring is secure under the dishwasher,

not pinched or in contact with door springs or other components. SeeStep 10.

[] Checkdoor alignment with tub, If door hits tub, level

dishwasher. SeeSteps 14 and 15,

[] Pulllower rack out, about halfway. Checkto be sureit does

not roll back or forward on the door. If the rock moves,

adjust leveling legs. SeeStep !4.

[] Check door alignment with cabineL If clear hits cabinet,

reposition dishwasher. See Step !5.

[] Check that door spring does not contact water line, fill hose,

wiring or other components. See Step !6.

[]

Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in

contact with other components. Contact with motor or dishwasher frame could cause noise.

[]

Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water

temperature. Incoming water temperature must be between 120°F and !50°F. A minimum of 120°F

temperature is required for best wash performance. See "Prepare Hot Water Line," page S.

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

lubricate the pump sea!.

[]

Turn on water supply_Check for leaks.Tighten connections

ifneeded.

[] Remove protective film if present from the control panel

and door.

Installation Instructions

STEP 20-DISHWASHER WET TEST

[] Turn on power supplg or plug power cord into outlet;

if equipped.

[] Latch door. [] Push "Rinse Onlg" button.

[] Push Start/Reset pad one time. Dishwasher should start. [] Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water

does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure that water and power are turned on.

[] Check for leaks under the dishwasher, Ifa leak is found, turn

off power at the breaker, then tighten connections. Restore power after leak is corrected.

[] Check for leaks around the door. A leakaround the door

could be caused bg door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinets, Reposkionthe dishwasher if necessarg.

SeeStep 15.

[] Thedishwasher will drain and turn off about S minutes after

itwas started. Check drain lines. If leaksare found, turn off power at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessarg.

Restorepower after corrections are made. SeeSteps 7

and !7,

STEP 21-REPLACE TOEKICK

• Place toekick against the legs of the dishwasher, ' _

Attachment

Screws

FigureCC

° Align the toekick with the bottom edge and make sure it is

against the floor.

• Insert and tighten the two toekick attachment screws, The toekick should stag in contact with the floor.

Tip: Make sure toekick is against floor to minimize noise,

[] Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water

has drained, tf not, check that disposer plug has been removed and/or air gap is not plugged, Also Check drain

hose to be sure it is not kinked underneath or behind dishwasher, See Step 17.

El Press Start/Reset pad once again and run dishwasher

through another "Rinse Onlg" cgcle, Check for leaks and correct if required.

SPECIFICATIONSSUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

STEP 22-LITERATURE

° Be sure to leave complete literature package, these

Installation Instructions and product samples and/or coupons

with the consumer.

GEConsumer & Industrial General Electric Company

Louisville, Kentuckg z40225

ge.com

Pub. No. 31_30210

Dwg, No. 206C1559PlSO

ND 06E-1774 16/061

GE GLDA690F00BB, GLDA690F00WW, GLDA690F02BB, GLDA690F02WW, GLDA690P01BB Installation Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual