GE GPF310 Series, GPF410 Series Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

DOOR AND ACCESS PANEL
Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
STOP
IMPORTANT – Save these instruc-
tions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing
codes and ordinances. Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.
To prevent electric shock, disconnect electri­cal power supply to dishwasher before changing panels. Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels or when lower access panel assembly is removed.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING:
COLOR CHANGE KIT
GPF310 and GPF410 Series Kits
GPF310A, GPF410A – Almond panels
GPF310B, GPF410B – Black panels
GPF310C, GPF410C – Bisque panels
GPF310W, GPF410W – White panels
GPF410S – Stainless Steel
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• 1/4" socket driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves to protect against sharp edges
The GPF310 and GPF410 series trim kit is designed to provide a color change or to conceal minor damage to original dishwasher door and access panels.
The new door panel cover provided in this kit is designed to completely cover the existing dishwasher door. Do not remove the original door panel. 2 screws are provided for easy installation.
This kit also provides a replacement access panel assembly. The original access panel assembly should be removed, discarded and replaced with this piece.
1 REMOVE LOWER ACCESS PANEL
ASSEMBLY
• Remove the two screws below the access panel. Retain screws.
• Loosen the two screws located between the door and the access panel.
• Remove the access panel assembly from the dishwasher and discard.
• Remove the toekick and set aside.
Note: Do not remove the insulation behind the toekick.
Escutcheon
Escutcheon
Door
Door
Panel
Panel
Loosen 2 Screws
Loosen 2 Screws
Access Panel
Access Panel
Toekick
Toekick
2 INSTALL NEW DOOR PANEL
COVER
Note: The new door panel cover will com-
pletely cover the existing door. Do not remove the original door panel.
• Tip door panel and slide up and under the bottom and sides of escutcheon.
• Snap door panel over the door and slide upwards, under the escutcheon.
• Drive 2 screws into the bottom of the panel using a Phillips head screwdriver.
New Door
Panel Cover
4 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• Open and close the door to check for proper balance. Correct spring tension should prevent the door from rising by itself from a full open position and prevent the door from falling heavily.
• If the door rises on its own, from a full open position, decrease tension by moving one or both springs forward.
Less Tension
3 ADJUST DOOR SPRINGS
• Grasp the end of the spring at the rear of the dishwasher and release the hook.
• Release opposite end of the spring and remove.
• Place the long end of the spring hook into the link and place plastic link onto the hinge arm hook.
• Stretch the short end of the spring and hook into the 4 channel.
• Repeat the same procedure for the opposite side.
th
hole from the front of the
Plastic
Link
5 INSTALL NEW ACCESS PANEL
ASSEMBLY AND TOEKICK
• Place the toekick against the bottom of the dishwasher.
• Place the new access panel assembly against the dishwasher and tighten the attached screws.
• Re-install two original bottom screws loosely. Adjust the toekick up or down and tighten screws.
Tighten 2 Screws
Insert Spring Hook
Through Inside of Frame
Pub. No. 31-30541 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DWG. NO. 206C1559P081
N.D. 923-13 2/04
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