GE GSD2100V55BB, GSD2100V55CC, GSD2100V55WW, GSD3300K55BB, GSD3300K55CC Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

Built-In & Spacemaker® Dishwashers

If you have questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com. In Canada, please call 800.561.3344 or visit geappliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

WARNING

•Remove all power leading to the appliance from the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

•The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a ground must be by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer should check to ensure that wires are not pinched or damaged, the house wiring is attached to the junction box bracket through a strain relief, and all electrical connections made at the time of install (wire nuts) are contained inside of the junction box cover.

ADVERTENCIA

•Retire todos los conductores de corriente del electrodoméstico de disyuntor o de la caja del fusible antes de comenzar con la instalación. Si no cumple con esto, se podrá producir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas.

•Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio o lesiones a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaplatos esté completamente cerrado en el momento de la instalación.

•La conexión inadecuada del conductor de conexión a tierra del equipamiento puede provocar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un electricista calificado o representante de servicio técnico si tiene dudas sobre la correcta conexión a tierra del aparato. Si el cableado doméstico no cuenta con un cable de 2 hilos con conexión a tierra, un instalador debe realizar una conexión a tierra. Cuando el cableado doméstico es de aluminio, asegúrese de usar un compuesto antioxidante y conectores de aluminio a cobre aprobados por UL.

•Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio o lesiones a personas, el instalador deberá realizar un control para asegurar que los cables no estén pellizcados ni dañados, que el cableado del hogar esté conectado a la ficha de la caja de empalmes a través de un amortiguador de refuerzo, y que todas las conexiones eléctricas realizadas en el momento de la instalación (tuercas para cables) estén dentro de la tapa de la caja de empalmes.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS shown throughout these instructions.

While performing installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer’s and local inspector’s use.

•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

•Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills.

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliances Warranty. See Warranty information.

•Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.

IMPORTANT – The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required.

Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed or removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power supply cord.

If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should immediately contact your dealer or builder.

Optional Accessories – See the Owner’s Manual for available custom panel kits.

Your dishwasher is a water heating appliance.

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Dishwasher is square and level at both the top and bottom of the cabinet opening, with no twisting or distortion of the tub or door

All 4 legs of the dishwasher are firmly in contact with the floor

Drain hose is not pinched between the dishwasher and adjacent cabinets or walls

READ CAREFULLY

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:

•Two 8-18 x 5/8” Phillips-head wood screws

•#10 hex head screw and junction box cover

•Drain hose (78” long)

•Hose clamp

•Literature, product samples and/or coupons

Screw Kit	#10
#8
Phillips-Head	Hex Head
Wood Screws	Junction Box Screw	Junction
5/8" long	1/2" long
		Box Cover

78" Drain Hose

Hose Clamp

Literature

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

•WX09X70910 or WX09X70911 power cord if applicable to your installation, or electrical cable

•UL-Listed wire nuts (3)

•Thread seal tape

•90° elbow (¾” hose internal thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)

•GPF65 Side-mount bracket kit for use with granite countertops

	Electrical Cable	3 Wire Nuts	Thread
				90° Elbow
	or WR09X70910 or		Seal Tape
	WX09X70911 Power Cord

GPF65 Side-Mount

Bracket Kit

For New Installations Only:

•Electrical cable

•Water line–3/8” minimum copper tubing (including ferrule and compression nut)

•Strain relief for electrical connection

•Hand shut-off valve (recommended)

• Air gap for drain hose, if required

• Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

•GPF10S drain hose (10’ long), if needed

•Screw-type hose clamps

•Cord protector (power cord models only as needed)

•Conversion leads (power cord models only as needed)

Hot Water Line–3/8"	Strain Relief	Shut-Off	Air	Waste Tee
Minimum Copper Tubing		Valve	Gap

Optional 10'	Screw-Type	Cord Protector	Conversion Leads
Drain Hose	Hose Clamps	- Optional -	WD21X10107
GPF10S		(Power Cord	- Optional -
Coupler for optional		Models Only)	(Power Cord

drain hose	Models Only)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

• Phillips-head screwdriver

• 1/4” and 5/16” nutdriver	Phillips-Head	1/4” and 5/16”
• 6” Adjustable wrench	Screwdriver	Nutdriver
• Level
• Carpenter’s square
• Measuring tape
• Safety glasses	Measuring Tape	Safety Glasses
• Flashlight
• Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
• 15/16” socket (optional for skid removal)
• Gloves
• Pliers		15/16” Socket

6” Adjustable

Wrench

Flashlight

Gloves

Level

Carpenter’s

Square

Bucket

Pliers

For New Installations Only:

•Tubing cutter

•Drill and appropriate bits

•Hole saw set

Tubing Cutter

Drill and Bits

Hole Saw Set

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24" Min. Cabinet

34-1/4" +1/4"

3/4" Min.

4"

Max. B

Dishwasher

Side View

11-3/4" Max.

Plumbing

6" Max.

20-1/2" Max. 11" Min.Sink Bowl Drain

1-1/2" Close Elbow

1-1/4" Min. IR. .

10-1/4" MAX. A PLUMBING

DEPTH

1" Max.To

Sink Flange

Wall

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

Built-In Models Only:

•The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24” deep, 24” wide and approximately 34-1/2” ± 1/4” high from floor to underside of the countertop.

•The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10’ in length for proper drainage.

•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

•The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.

Min.

Min.

•Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a good fit.

•Make sure the floor is level inside the opening and even with the finished floor of the kitchen. This will facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date for service, if needed.

CLEARANCES:

•When installed into a corner, allow 2” min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances.

•Allow 27” min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening.

Countertop

Dishwasher

27"

Clearance for Door Opening 2” Minimum

Para reducir el riesgo de ADVERTENCIA descarga eléctrica, incendio

o lesiones a personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaplatos esté completamente cerrado en el momento de la instalación.

Spacemaker® Models Only:

•The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24” deep, 24” wide and approximately 34-1/4” ± 1/4” height.

•This dishwasher fits under a special sink with a depth of 6” or less in a 1-1/2” countertop.

•The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10’ in length for proper drainage.

•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

•The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.

		Sink	C
		Installation
		Cutout	5"
			5"
		8" X 20"	7-1/2"
	24”	Adjacent Cabinet
		Rear Cutout	12-1/2" 3-1/4"
	min
			12"

Cabinet Side Adjacent to Dishwasher

24” min

• Water line to

sink faucet and drain from

sink can be run through Area “A.”

• Hot water line to dishwasher is installed in

Area “B.”

• Garbage disposer, water lines to faucet, waste trap, air gap and water shut-off valve are installed in

a 12” wide cabinet, Area “C”.

•Sink opening for garbage disposer must be dimensioned as shown (7-1/2”) in Area “C.” This will provide clearance for disposer and plumbing in Area “C” when using either single or double bowl sink.

•Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a good fit.

NOTE: A gap between the dishwasher tub front flange and the front of the base cabinet may result due to either the cabinet being less than 24” deep or the sink bowl not being installed to specifications. If the gap is more than 3/4”, the sink bowl must be relocated to meet specified dimensions.

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Installation Preparation

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

•Follow local codes and ordinances.

•Do not exceed 10’ distance to drain.

•A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following questions.

•Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

•Is waste tee less than 18” above floor?

If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST be used.

•If the answers are NO, either method may be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

•Drill a 1-1/2” diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE section for the drain hose connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.

IMPORTANT – When connecting
drain line to disposer, check to be sure					Remove
that drain plug has been removed.					Drain
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF					Plug
PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.

Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Method 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer

Drain Hose Hanger

Drain Hose Hanger

	32"
18"	Min.
Min.

18"	32"
	Min.
Min.

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a pedestal

lf the dishwasher is installed on an elevated platform, a high drain loop of at least 32" above the platform must be provided in addition to the air gap requirement determined above. This is necessary for proper drain performance.

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Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING

Remove all power leading to the appliance from the circuit breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock.

ADVERTENCIA

Retire todos los conductores de corriente del electrodoméstico de disyuntor o de la caja del fusible antes de comenzar con la instalación. Si no cumple con esto, se podrá producir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas.

Electrical Requirements

•This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

•Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 167°F (75°C).

•If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

Grounding Instructions–Permanent Connection

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Grounding Instructions–Power Cord Models

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

		Alternate Receptacle
		Location in Adjacent
		Cabinet
	18"
18"	Receptacle	1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.)
	Location
	Area

6"	6"	3"
		from
		Cabinet
	24"
	from Wall
	Ground
	Black	White

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

•The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the floor within the shaded area illustrated above in figure and defined in PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE section.

•Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical cable. Edges of hole should be smooth and rounded. Permanent wiring connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing.

NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate hole in the cabinet.

	Metal	Cabinet
		Wall
Cord Protector		Hole Diameter
(Obtain locally		1-1/2” Maximum
as needed)

WARNING

The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

ADVERTENCIA

La conexión inadecuada del conductor de conexión a tierra del equipamiento puede provocar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte a un electricista calificado o representante de servicio técnico si tiene dudas sobre la correcta conexión a tierra del aparato. No modifique el enchufe que se suministra con el aparato; si no calza en el tomacorrientes, haga que un técnico calificado le instale un tomacorrientes adecuado.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

•For permanent connections the cable must be routed as shown in figure. Cable must extend a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.

•For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" min. or 18" maximum from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.

•Use only WXO9X70910 (5’ 5” long) or WX09X70911

(7’ 11” long) Dishwasher Power Cord Kit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.

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Installation Preparation

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

NOTE: GE Appliances recommends copper tubing for the water line, but if you choose to use flexible hose, use GE Appliances WX28X326, flexible braided hose.

•The water supply line (3/8” copper tubing or flexible braided hose) may enter from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area shown in figure.

•The water supply line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional 1-1/2" diameter hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.

IMPORTANT: The hot water supply line pressure must be at least 20 PSI. Lower pressures could cause the water valve to leak and cause water damage.

		1-1/2”
		Dia.	4"
	Shut-off	Hole
Hot	Valve
	2"		6"
	From		19" From Wall
Cabinet
Cabinet Face			2" From Floor

WATER LINE CONNECTION

•If using a flexible braided supply hose, label the hose with the installation date to use as reference. Flexible braided hoses, elbows and gaskets should be replaced in 5 years.

•Turn off the water supply.

•Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and may be required by local codes.)

•Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8” copper tubing or a flexible braided hose. Route the line as shown in PREPARE HOT WATER LINE section and extend forward at least 19” from rear wall.

•Adjust water heater for 120°F to 140°F temperature.

•Flush water line to clean out debris.

•The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

SINK UTILITY CONNECTIONS

(Spacemaker® Models Only)

•Sink faucet hot and cold water lines and the sink drain line must run above and adjacent to the dishwasher, not behind it. Refer to Areas A and C in Figure A on page 3 and Figure F1 below. This is necessary to provide clearance for the dishwasher when it is installed in the cabinet. Utility lines routed directly behind the dishwasher will interfere with placement of the dishwasher in the cabinet and cause it to extend beyond the adjacent cabinets.

•Figure illustrates an installation using a double bowl sink, a disposer and a high drain loop.

NOTE: All utility lines are above, below or adjacent to the dishwasher. None are routed behind it.

	6” Double-bowl		Countertop
	stainless steel sink
			25” deep
			1-1/2” thick
			1-1/2” Close
			elbow
		Spacemaker®
		dishwasher
	Coldwater
	Hot water		Dishwasher
	Valve to shut off
	water to dishwasher		water inlet
	Hot water supply	Dishwasher	valve
	to dishwasher
		drain hose

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 1 PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation package:

•Screws

•Junction box cover

•Drain hose and clamp

•Owner’s Manual

•Product samples and/or coupons

STEP 2 CHECK DOOR BALANCE

•With dishwasher on the wood base, check the door balance by opening and closing the door.

•The door is properly balanced if it gently drops from a 1/2 open position and does not rise from the full open position.

•If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to correct balance.

STEP 3 REMOVE WOOD BASE, INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

CAUTION Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opened if base is removed.

PRECAUCIÓN No quite la base de madera hasta que esté listo para instalar el lavaplatos. Si se quita la base, el lavaplatos se volcará cuando se abra la puerta.

IMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base! Damage will occur.

•Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its

back. NOTE: Do not place the

dishwasher on its side.

• Remove the 4

leveling legs on

the underside of the wood base with a 15/16” socket wrench.

• Remove and discard base.

•Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame, approximately 3/4” from frame as shown.

Link fully seated in hinge arm

Insert Hook Through

Hole from Inside of Frame

Tip: Avoid service calls for door balance problems.

Make sure the spring end is fully engaged in a frame hole and the spring link is fully seated in the hinge arm.

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STEP 4 REMOVE ACCESS PANEL

AND TOEKICK

The top mounting holes in the access panel are slotted.

•Remove the lower two 10-16 x 3/8” sheet metal screws. Do not remove the two top 8-32 x 1/4” machine thread screws.

•Slide the access panel to the left as far as it will go.

•Gently pull the access panel forward to remove it from the top screws.

Set access panel, toekick and screws aside for use in Step 20.

Tip: Prevent tub

damage.

Remove only the 3/8” sheet metal screws in this step. This will help prevent a

mixup with the 1/4” machine thread screws in Step 20.

Water

Valve

Bracket

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 5 INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if the dishwasher will be permanently connected to the house electrical system or has a factory-installed power cord.

•In this step you will need the junction box cover and the #10 x 1/2” hex-head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1.

•The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances. Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord Kit WX09X70910 or WX09X70911, available for purchase from an authorized

GE Appliances dealer, meets these requirements.

Power Cord or Home Wiring with Strain Relief

		Ground		White	Black
Junction		(Green)
Box
Bracket

Cover

Dishwasher Harness Wires

•Install strain relief in the junction box bracket.

•Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten.

•Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are threaded through the small hole in the junction box bracket.

•Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to dishwasher black and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use UL-listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

•Install junction box cover using the #10 hex-head screw. Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP 6 INSTALL 90° ELBOW

• Ensure rubber gasket is located between valve and elbow.

•Thead the 90° elbow onto the water valve.

•Do not over tighten the elbow; water valve bracket could bend or the valve fitting could break.

•Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher.

Fill

Hose

Gasket

90° Elbow

STEP 7 INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Skip this step if drain hose has been preinstalled.

In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in Step 1.

IMPORTANT – Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.

•Route the small end of the drain hose from the left side of the dishwasher through the strain relief attached to the dishwasher frame and toward the center of the dishwasher as shown in the figures.

Strain

Relief

Drain Hose

•Place the hose clamp over the small end of the drain hose.

•Push the small end of the drain hose over the drain port on the collection chamber, making sure it is fully seated against the hose stop.

•Tighten the hose clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque.

NOTE: The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher is approximately 78” long. If a longer hose is needed, a 10-foot-long hose may be purchased from an authorized GE Appliances dealer. The 10-foot-long hose is part number GPF10S.

Hose Stop Do not use

this port if present

Hose Clamp

Drain Hose Collection Chamber Drain Port

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for drain issues.

Make sure the drain hose connection is leak-free and the hose is routed through the strain relief so it will not kink when the dishwasher is installed into the cabinet.

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 8 POSITION WATER LINE AND POWER SUPPLY

•Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher.

Water Power

Line Supply

STEP 9 INSERT DRAIN HOSE AND POWER CORD, IF USED,

THROUGH CABINET

•Upright the dishwasher and position it in front of the cabinet opening.

•Insert the drain hose into the hole previously drilled in the cabinet wall.

•If a power cord is used, guide the end of the cord through a separate hole cut for the power cord.

The power cord should be routed directly to the rear of the junction box, avoiding contact with the door spring and other dishwasher components.

Drain

Power

Water

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for no fill, drain or noise concerns.

Position utility lines so they do not interfere with anything under or behind the dishwasher.

STEP 10 INSTALL OPTIONAL GPF65 SIDE MOUNT BRACKETS

Skip this step if the underside of countertop is wood or woodlike material.

•Purchase and install the GPF65 side-mount bracket kit if the underside of counter is granite or a similar material that will not accept wood screws. The GPF65 kit is available from authorized GE Appliances dealers.

•Refer to figure and follow the instructions included in the kit.

Side-Mounting

Brackets

Tub Frame
Optional	Bracket
	Attachment
Side-Mount	Screws
Bracket Kit	(2 Each
	Side)

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 11 SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO CABINET

IMPORTANT – Do not push against front panel with knees. Damage will occur.

•Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide the dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time. Pull the drain hose and power cord, if equipped, through the holes in the adjacent cabinet while sliding the dishwasher into position.

•Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is smoothly wrapped around the tub. It should not be “bunched up” and it must not interfere with the door springs. If the insulation is “bunched up” or interfering with the springs, straighten and re-center the blanket prior to sliding the dishwasher into its final position.

•Make sure the drain hose is not kinked under or behind the dishwasher.

•Make certain the house wiring, drain line and water line do not interfere with components under the dishwasher.

•The dishwasher tub flange should be approximately 3/4” behind the face of the adjacent cabinet. Refer to figure.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for panel damage.

Do not press on the center of panel with hands or knees when sliding dishwasher into position.

STEP 12 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation, wash performance and door operation. The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back. This ensures the dish racks will not roll in or out on their own, circulation water will flow to the pump inlet, and the door will close without hitting the side of the tub.

•Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on the door and lower rack track as shown in figure.

3/4”

Check Level

Front to Back

Check Level

Side to Side

•Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning the 4 legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as shown. Ensure all 4 legs are firmly in contact with the floor.

Turn Legs

to Adjust

•The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is centered left to right and front to back. Also, the dishwasher door should close without hitting the side of the tub.

•Replace the lower rack.

Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasher is leveled.

Pull the dish racks half way out. They should stay put. Open and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening without hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own, or the door hits the side of tub, re-level the dishwasher.

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