GE GPF875 Series Installation Instructions
3/4" Custom Dishwasher
Installation
Instructions
GPF875C-Bisque Trim Kit, GPF875W-White Trim Kit
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.
Door Panel Kit
GPF875 Series Kits
GPF875B-Black Trim Kit,
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• Electric drill
• 1/8" drill bit
• Carpenters square
• Safety glasses
• Gloves to protect against sharp edges
• Stubby Phillips screwdriver
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.
KIT INCLUDES:
WARNING:
To prevent electric shock, disconnect electrical power supply to dishwasher before
changing panels. Do not operate dishwasher
while changing panel.
CAUTION:
On new installations, do not remove wood
base until you are ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when
the door is opened.
Panel Support
2 Door Springs
To Be Used On All Models
Except PDW8500
9 Phillips Head
Screws, 5/8" Long
2 Door Springs
PDW8500 Only
Bottom
Phillips Screws
1 PREPARE 3/4" CUSTOM PANEL
Routed Groove
Custom Panel
Drill 1/8" Holes
Support
Panel Trim
Top
Bend
• The custom panel must be sized to the
dimensions shown.
• Rout the top edge of the door panel on the
back side as shown in Figure 1:
– 1/4" deep and 3/8" wide.
– 20" wide (flat surface)
and 1-7/8" from
23-3/4"
each side.
Note: The custom
wood panel should
evenly align with the
3/4" Thick Panel
Appearance Side
bottom of adjacent
cabinets.
2 REMOVE DOOR PANEL
25-7/16"
1/4" Deep
3/8" Wide
Figure 1
1-7/8"
1-7/8"
Back Side
of Panel
3/4"
20" Min.
Flat Surface
Rout 1/4" Deep,
3/8" Wide
Figure 2
• Open dishwasher door.
• Remove the 6 screws along the sides of the
door (Figure 2) holding the inner door to the
outer panel. Retain screws.
3 ASSEMBLE DOOR PANEL
• Remove the protective plastic covering from
the support panel trim.
• Place the custom panel appearance side
down on a flat protected surface. Take care
not to scratch the custom panel or the trim.
• Place the support panel on the back side of
the custom panel such that the top bend fits
into the routed groove. The support panel
and custom panel should be evenly aligned
side to side.
• Select and mark screw holes in the metal
panel where the wood beneath is at least
3/4" thick.
• Use 1/8" bit to drill pilot holes, 5/8" deep
through the support and into the wood
panel at the marked screw holes.
• Secure the wood to the panel with the
screws provided.
Figure 3
• Close the door.
• Remove the two screws at the bottom of the
door panel (Figure 3). Retain screws.
• Remove door panel.
Figure 4
CAUTION:
Do not drill pilot holes too deeply to avoid
damaging the appearance side of the panel.
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4 INSTALL THE ASSEMBLED PANEL
Custom Panel
Bottom
Figure 5
Phillips Screws
Figure 6
Figure 7
• Close the dishwasher door.
• Slide the panel assembly into the escutcheon
lip and hold the panel in place (Figure 5).
• Reinstall the two screws at the bottom of the
door to hold the assembly to the hinge arms
(Figure 6).
5 REPLACE DOOR SPRINGS
STEP 5 FOR ALL MODELS EXCEPT PDW8500.
GO TO STEP 5A FOR PDW8500.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Close and latch the door.
• Remove 2 screws securing the dishwasher to
the underside of the countertop and or sides.
Retain screws.
• Carefully pull dishwasher out from the
cabinet enclosure, approximately 10", until
door springs are exposed.
• Remove the spring from the
right side of the unit first.
• Place the short hook of the
new spring in the cable end.
Insert the long hook into a
notch on the frame bracket.
• Make sure the cable has not
slipped off the pulley.
• Repeat the same procedure on the left side
of the unit. Both springs should be on the
same notch on the frame bracket as shown
in Figure 9.
Long
Hook
Short
Hook
Figure 8
• Open the dishwasher door and reinstall the
original 6 Phillips head screws to hold the inner
door to the panel assembly (Figure 7).
• Close the door.
• When adjusting tension, both springs must be
set to the same position on the side brackets.
• Slide dishwasher back into the original
position.
• Check that door springs do not contact water
line, fill hose, wiring or other components.
• Reinstall the original top or side mounting
screws.
• Turn on water and power.
Note: Increase or decrease
tension as shown. Adjust
both springs to the same
tension setting to correct
balance.
Increase
Insert Long
Hook Over
Frame Bracket
Spring
Tension
Pulley
Decrease
CORRECT
Spring
Tension
Shoulder
TEST DOOR BALANCE
Always hold the dishwasher at the top when
opening the door. The dishwasher will tip
forward when the door is opened.
• Release door latch. Open and release the
door. If the door tends to drop when released,
increase spring tension. If the door tends to
close, decrease spring tension.
INCORRECT
Figure 9
Check to be sure the spring cable is routed correctly before
making spring adjustments. The cable is held in place by
“shoulders” on the pulley. See Figure 9. Check to be sure
the cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulder and onto
the axle.
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