GE GPF425 Series Installation Instructions
1/4" Custom Dishwasher
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.
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
GPF425A-Almond Trim Kit, GPF425B-Black Trim Kit,
GPF425C-Bisque Trim Kit, GPF425W-White Trim Kit
Door and Access Panel Kit
GPF425 Series Kit
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• 1/4" socket driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Electric drill
• 1/8" drill bit
• Masking tape
• Safety glasses
• Gloves to protect against sharp edges
KIT INCLUDES:
• Left, right and bottom door trim
• Top and bottom access panel trim
• Color matched screws
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.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
This trim kit is designed to accommodate 1/4"
thick panels. A raised panel screwed or glued to
1/4" thick backing can be used. The raised
portion of the panel must be fabricated to
permit clearances for the trim on all sides.
• “X” Clearance shown at the bottom of the
raised panel must be maintained to prevent
the door from striking the access panel when
opened.
Appearance Total “X”
Panel Backing Thickness Clearance
3/4" 1/4" 1" 2"
1/2" 1/4" 3/4" 1-7/8"
A 3/4" thick custom panel may be installed by
routing the top and sides to 1/4" thickness. The
bottom edge, Dimension “X”, should be 1-1/2"
high and 1/4" thick.
IMPORTANT!
GPF100 Dishwasher Door Spring Kit
MUST BE installed when custom
door panels weigh 4 pounds or more.
1/4" Min. Clearance
1/8" Min.
Clearance
18-7/8"
1/4"
Thick
Panel
Appearance
Panel
1/8" Min.
Clearance
X
Clearance
1/4" Min. Clearance
23-9/16"
Access Panel
All Sides
3-11/16"
29-9/16"
1 CUT 1/4" THICK CUSTOM
PANELS TO SIZE
• Cut door panel and access panel to the
dimensions shown.
NOTE: The trim provided will conceal the cut
edges of the panels.
1/4" Thick
Door Panel
19-3/4"
2 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. Do not attempt to remove
these screws. They are secured to
the access panel with washers.
• Remove the access panel assembly
from the dishwasher.
• Remove the toekick and set aside.
NOTE: Do not remove the insulation
behind the access panel or toekick.
Escutcheon
Escutcheon
1/4" Thick Access Panel
23-9/16"
3-11/16"
Door
Door
Panel
Panel
Loosen 2 Screws
Loosen 2 Screws
Access Panel
Access Panel
Toekick
Toekick
2
3 INSTALL DOOR PANEL TRIM
AND CUSTOM PANEL
• Remove the protective plastic covering from
side trim pieces.
A
• Place bottom trim against the bottom of the
door panel and drive center screw, then left
and right screws.
D
• The notch on the side trim pieces goes
towards the front. Slide side trim up and
under the escutcheon and over the edge
of the custom panel.
E
B
“Z” Trim
• Slide “Z” shaped trim under the escutcheon.
C
Tape Trim
to Custom
Panel on
Each Side
• Use masking tape to hold trim tightly
against the custom panel.
F
Drill Holes
and Install
Screws
• Slide custom door panel under the “Z” trim
and bottom trim.
• Center punch and drill holes through the
holes in the side trim and into the dishwasher
door.
• Secure the trim to the door with color
matched screws provided. Remove tape.
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