GE GPF375 Installation Instructions

Installation

Instructions

3/4" Custom Dishwasher

Door and Access Panel Kit

GPF375 Kit

Before you begin

STOP Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT – Save these instructions 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.

WARNING:

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.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

•1/4" socket driver

•Phillips screwdriver

•Electric drill

•1/8" and 3/16" drill bits

•Carpenters square

•Safety Glasses

The custom panels should be constructed in the same manner as cabinet doors. Cut edges can be seen and must be finished for the best appearance.

The GPF475 Trim Kit provides for the installation of 3/4" thick custom door and access panels with a typical 4" high toekick.

KIT INCLUDES:

•Door panel support

•7, 5/8" phillips flat head screws

•3 round head screws

•GPF100 spring kit

1CUT 3/4" THICK CUSTOM PANELS TO SIZE

•Cut the 3/4" thick door panel to the dimensions shown.

•Rout the bottom edge of the door panel on the appearance side, 1/2" deep and 1-9/16" high resulting in 1/4" thickness. See illustration.

•The access panel height may be 3-3/4" to 4-1/4" max. The access panel height can vary depending upon toekick height and adjustments made to the leveling legs.

A*		3/4" Thick Access Panel

23-5/8"

*3-3/4" min., 4-1/4" max. for typical 4" toekicks. Adjustments may be required to match adjacent cabinet fronts.

23-5/8"

	3/4" Thick Panel
		18-15/16"
	Appearance Side

Note: The custom wood access panel should evenly match the bottom of adjacent cabinets. Adjustments made to the leveling legs to obtain correct height can affect the vertical dimension (height) of the access panel.

3/4"

1-9/16"

1/2"

2REMOVE 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. Do not attempt to remove these screws. They are secured to the access panel with washers.

•Remove the access panel assembly and toekick from the dishwasher. Set aside.

NOTE: Do not remove the insulation behind the access panel or toekick.

Escutcheon

Door

Panel

Loosen 2 Screws

Loosen 2 Screws

Access Panel

Toekick

3MOUNT CUSTOM PANEL TO METAL SUPPORT PANEL

A

•Lay the custom panel on a flat surface with appearance side down.

•Measure and mark the center line. Use a carpenters square to draw the center line.

B	Tabs		Metal Support
			Overlaps
	Overlap
			Top
	Bottom
			Edge
	Edge
Tab
			Foam
		Double Sided
			Tape

•Place the metal door panel support on the custom panel, with the projecting tabs overlapping and against the bottom edge.

Center the support panel by matching the center line to the diamond cutout.

NOTE: Do not remove tape from adhesive strips.

• Mount custom panel to metal support panel

C

Remove

Tape Covering

Adhesive Strips

•Remove the custom panel from the support.

•Remove tape from adhesive strips on the metal support – on the side that touches the custom panel.

•Carefully, position the metal support onto the custom panel with center line showing through the diamond. Press the metal support against the panel.

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3MOUNT CUSTOM PANEL TO METAL SUPPORT PANEL CONTINUED

D

Drill 4 Holes,

In Locations Shown

•Drill 1/8" dia. pilot holes, 5/8" deep through support holes.

•Install 4 flathead screws through the support and into the panel.

CAUTION:

Do not drill pilot holes too deeply to avoid damaging the appearance side of the panel.

E

F

Install 3 Round

Head Screws

•Secure the panel to the door by installing 3 round head screws into the bottom of the

metal support and into the dishwasher door. Install center screw first, then left and right screws.

•Press the custom panel against the dishwasher door.

Custom Panel

•Remove tape from adhesive strips on the back side of the metal support.

•Carefully, mount the panel onto the dishwasher by tipping the protruding metal at the top under and up against the escutcheon.

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