Appliances
Installation Instructions
1/4" Custom Dishwasher
Door Panel Kit GPF525 Series
GPF525B-Black Trim Kit, GPF525C-Bisque Trim Kit, GPF525W-White Trim Kit
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructions completely and
carefully.
IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local
inspector's use.
IM PORTANT- Observe allgoverning 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
supplg to dishwasher before changing panels. Do not
operate dishwasher while changing panels or when
toekick assemblg is removed.
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, top and bottom door trim
•Color-matched screws
IMPORTANT!
Part Number 165D4051G009
Dishwasher Door Spring Kit MUST BE
installed when custom door panels
weigh 3.5 pounds or more.
To order this part go to ge.com or
call 1-800-848-7272
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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.
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Thick
Panel
A 3/4" thick custom panel mag be installed bg routing the top
and sidesto 1/4" thickness.
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1/4" Min. l/)IClearance
Step 1 CUT 1/4" THICK CUSTOM PANELS TO SIZE
• Cut door panel to the dimensions shown.
NOTE:The trim provided will conceal the cut edges of the
panels.
1/4" Thick
Door Panel
1/4" Hin. Clearance
jVlin.
Clearance
25-1/4"
23-1/2"-- 1/4" Min.
Clearance
25-1/4"
Step 2 REMOVE TOEKICK ASSEMBLY
• Loosen the two screws located on the side of the toekick.
Retain screws.
• Remove the toekick and set aside.
NOTE:Do not remove the insulation behind the toekick.
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23-1/2"
Escutcheon
Door
Panel
Loosen 2 Screws
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Step 3 INSTALL DOOR PANEL TRIM AND CUSTOM PANEL
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• Place bottom trim against the bottom of the door panel and
drive center screw, then left and right screws.
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"Z" Trim
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• 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.
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Tape Trim
To Custom
Panel on
Each Side
• Slide "Z" shaped trim under the escutcheon.
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• Slide custom door panel under the "Z" trim
and bottom trim.
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• Usemasking tape to hold trim tightlu against the custom
panel.
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Drill Holes and
Install Screws
• 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.
STEP4 INSTALL TOEKICK
• Place the toekick against the bottom of the dishwasher.
• Re-install two original bottom screws. Adjust the toekick and
tighten screws.
STEP 5 ADJUSTING DOOR BALANCE
WARNING:
• All dishwashers can tip when removed from enclosure.
• Injurg to persons could result.
• Use caution when opening door.
• Remove 2 screws securing the dishwasher to the countertop
or sides.
• Pull the unit out from the cabinets approximatelu 10" until
door springs are exposed.
• Check the door balance by opening and closing the door.
• If the door drops open when released, increase spring
tension.
• If the door closes when released, decreased tension.
Note: Increase or decrease tension as shown. Adjust both
springs to the same tension setting to correct balance.
Tip: If door does not open easilu or falls too quicklu, check
spring cable routing. The cable is held in place bg "shoulders"
on the pulleg, Checkto be sure cable has not slipped over the
pulleg shoulders and onto the axle.
STEP 6 POSITION DISHWASHER
• Slide the dishwasher back into opening. DO NOT PUSH
AGAINST FRONT PANELWITH KNEES, DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
• Re-secure the unit bg putting the two screws securing the
dishwasher to the countertop or sides.
• Turn the electrical power on.
Increase
Spring
Tension
Decrease
Spring
Tension
Correct
,Incorrect
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
GE Consumer & Industrial
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
ge.com
© 2005 General Electric Company
Pub. No. 31-30591
Dwg. No. 206C1559P115
ND 05C-1277 (5/05}
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