GE GSD2200G05BB, GSD2200G05CC, GSD2200G05WW, GSD2201G05WW, GSM2100G02BB Installation Guide

If you have a question concerning the installation of this
product, call the GEAnswer Center _'ConsumerInformation

Service at 800.626.2000,24 hours a day, 7days a week.

you should immediately contact your
If you received a damaged dishwasher,

dealer or builder.

[] Two Phillips head countertop mounting screws taped to dishwasher

Materials required:

[] 90° elbow

(3/8"NPTexternal thread on one end and
opposite end sizedto fit water supply)

[] Thread seal tape

Electrical Cable

or Power Cord

[] ULListed Wire nuts (3)

Fornew installationsonly:

[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

[] Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
[] Screwtype hose clamps

StrainRelief Tape

[] Strain relief for electrical connection
[] Handshut-off valve (recommended)

[] Water line 3/8"rain.copper or 1/2"rain. plastic

[L_ Air6up _Waste 0Tee

[] Couplerfor extending drain line, if applicable

Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and
electrical skills. Properinstallation isthe responsibilityofthe

installer.Productfailure dueto improperinstallation isnot
coveredunderthe GEApplianceWarranty.See the back cover

of the Owners Manual for warranty information.
Thedishwasher MUST beinstalled to allow for future removal

from the enclosure if service is required.

Screw Type Clamps

90° Elbow

HotWater Line

ThreadSeal

Wire Nuts

Shut-Off

Valve

Coupler

Tools required:
[] Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers
[] Adjustable wrench (6")
[] Level

[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape

[] Safety glasses

Safety Blasses

[] Flashlight

Fornew installationsonly:

[] Tubingcutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole saw set

FlatBladeScrewdriver (E_I _CC>

Adjustable _-_

Wrench \N

Measuring Tape

Flashlight Hole

SawSet

_. PhillipsHead

wdri_

_Tubing // Drill __

_Cutter _ andBits _-'_

Square

Level

• Water lineto sink faucet and drain from sink can be run
through Area "A."

• Hotwater line to dishwasher is installed in Area "B."

• Garbagedisposer,water linesto faucet, trap, waste air
gap and water shut-off valve are installed in a 12" wide

cabinet, Area "C".

Countertop:1-1/2"Min.Thick

t

10-1/4"

Max.

• Sink opening for garbage disposer must be dimensioned as
shown in Area "C." This will provide clearance for disposer

and plumbing in cabinet "C" when using either single or
double bowl sink. Wall

/

20-1

3/4"Min._ I _ ._11" Min.

_2. I/ 6"Max.

Brain

SinkBowl

J

A

1"Max.To

SinkFlange

f

MAX.

PLUMBING

DEPTH

Toe

Kick

Area

/

I. 24" X

1.This dishwasher is designed to fit into a minimum width and
depth of 24".

2.This dishwasher fits under a special sink bowl (either double
or single) with a depth of 6" or less in a 1-1/2"countertop.

Sink

Installation

Floor

34-1/4"
+1/4"

L11-3/4" Max.

Plumbing

Dishwasher

SideView

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24"Min. ÷

Cabinet

Wall

20-1/2" Max. -_--

, I SinkBowl q

/

Cutout

a /

H / Cabinet Side "

_h/ Adjacent to D/W

FigureB

Note: Dishwasher is not provided with complete enclosure.

Enclosure for sides,top, bottom, and back,must be
provided by installer attime of installation.

E.... _

Note: A gap between the dishwasher tub front flange andthe

front of the base cabinet may result due to either the
cabinet being less than 24"deep orthe sink bowl not
being installed to specifications.

If the gap is morethan 3/4",the sink bowl must be
relocated to meet specified dimensions.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.

• Dishwasher drain hose must not exceed 10feet in length for

proper drainage.

• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an air gap
(not supplied) or 32"minimum, high drain loop depending on

local codes and ordinances to prevent backflow into the
dishwasher.

• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is
less than 18inches abovefloor to prevent siphoning.

DRAIN PREPARATION

Thetype of drain installation depends on answers to the

following questions:
[] Dolocal codes or ordinances require an air gap?

[]Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18"above

floor?

[]Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"above floor?

If the answer to ANY ofthe 3 questions above is YES,Method 1
MUSThe used. Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may be

used. Figure Cor Figure D.

AnairgapMUSTBEUSEDifthedrainhoseisconnectedtowasteteeor
disposerlowerthan18"abovethefloorlevel.Failureto providetheproper

drainconnectionheightwith airgapor32"minimum,highdrainloopwill

resultin improperdrainingof thedishwasherwhichmaycausedamage.

METHOD1-Air Gapwith Waste TeeorDisposer

Waste Tee Installation Figure C Disposer Installation

METHOD 2-High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer

Provide a method to attach drain hoseto underside of
countertop. Attachment will be made in a later step.

I8"

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WasteTeeInstallation FigureD DisposerInstallation

Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer's instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

Drill 1-1/2"inch diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded area shown in FigureAfor the drain hose. Make sure

there are no sharp edges. Drain hose will be passedthrough
this hole and connected to the drain in a later step.

WARNING

FORPERSONALSAFETY:REMOVEHOUSEFUSEOROPEN
CIRCUITBREAKERBEFOREBEGINNINGINSTALLATION.

DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORADAPTERPLUGWITHTHIS
APPLIANCE.

ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS:

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V,60 Hz.,and connected
to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a

15or 20ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.

• Ifthe electrical supply provided does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTION

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.

WARNING

THEIMPROPERCONNECTIONOFTHEEQUIPMENT-

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORCANRESULTIN A RISK

OFELECTRICSHOCK.CHEOKWITHA QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
ORSERVICEREPRESENTATIVEIFYOUAREIN DOUBTWHETHER

THEAPPLIANCEISPROPERLYGROUNDED.

CABINET PREPARATION & WIRE ROUTING

• Wiring may enter from either side, the rear, or from the floor

within the shaded area shown in Figure E.

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Receptacle

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FigureE White

• Cut hole 1-1/2"max. dia. within the shaded area to admit the
electrical cable or power cord. The hole must be free of

sharp edges. If the cabinet wall partition is metal,the edge of

the hole must be covered with a rubber protector.

ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS TO DISHWASHER

Electrical connection ison right side of dishwashen

• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as
shown in Figure E.Cable must extend a minimum of 24"from

the rear wall.

• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding type
receptacle in the rear wall of sink cabinet next to the

dishwasher. The receptacle should be installed at least
6",but not more than 18",from the cabinet opening for

dishwasher.

l/L°cati°n

Cabinet

1.Thehotwaterlinemayenterfromeitherside,therearorfrom
thefloorwithintheshadedareashowninFigureE

2.Cutaholeapproximately1-1/2"dia.withintheshadedareato
admittheline.

3.Turnoffthewatersupply.

4.Installahandshut-offvalveinthesupplylineinanaccessible
location,suchasunderthesink.(Theshut-offvalveisoptional,

butrecommendedandmayberequiredbylocalcodes.)

5.Waterconnectionisonleftsideofdishwasher.Installthehot
waterinletline,usingnolessthan3/8"O.B.coppertubingor

1/2"O.B.plastictubing.RoutelineasshowninFigureEExtend
thewaterlineforwardatleast19"fromrearwall.

6.Adjustthewaterheatertodeliverwaterbetweenthe
temperaturesof120°Fand150°E

7.Flushwaterlinetocleanoutdebris.

8.Thewaterpressureofthehotwatersupplylinemustbe
20-120PSI.

Cabinet Face-_

19"FromWail

2" FromFloor

FigureF

If you need help with
GEAnswer Center<_'

Donot removethe wood base until you are readyto install

the dishwasher. Thedishwasher will tip over when the door

is opened.

Step1 Checkdo0rbalancebeforewo0dbaseisremoved

Locatethe 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws

wrapped with yellow tape and stuck to the top or side ofthe
dishwasher. Set asidefor use in Step 12.

Check door balance by opening and closing door. If necessary
latch door and adjust one or both springs before the wood

base is removed. Moving Spring Hookto Rear Hole

Increases Spring Tension.

_er/qol q

ior/ nsert Spring

Figure GG ThroughInsideof Frame

Step2 Remove leVeling legs andwood

Move the dishwasher close to the cabinet
and lay it on its back. Removethe four leveling

legswith an adjustable wrench. Remove
and discard the wood base. Donot "Kick"

wood base off,damagewill occur.

any of the following steps, call the

ConsumerInformation Service, 800.626.2000

Step3Install leveling legs

Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher

frame. The legs should extend approximately
3/4"away from the frame.

[Step4 Remove access panel and toekick

Removethe two screws below the access panel and set aside

for reuse. Removeaccess panel by backing out the two screws

located between the door and access panel. These screws are
secured to access panel with plastic retainers.

BackOut

2Screws

Remove2

Screws

FigureG

4

Figure I

continued

Step5 InStall power cord (when used)

Forpower cord installation only. Skip this step if dishwasher
will be directly wired.

Removethe junction box
cover and install strain

relief. The power cord
and connections must

Electrical Code,Section
comply with the National 7_\

422and/or local codes
and ordinances. The cord
must be no longer than

6ft. from the junction

boxto the receptacle.
Locate the three dish-

washer wires (white,
black and green) with

the stripped ends. Using UL Listed wire nuts of appropriate size,

connect incoming white to white, black to black, and incoming
ground to green wire. Replacethe junction box cover. Check

that wires are not pinched under cover.

Note: Check That Harness Leads Are

Threaded Thru Small Hole in Bracket

White

Neutral

Ground

Live

/Black

FigureJ

[Step6,nstall90o elbow

Install the 90° elbow
fitting to the water

valve usingthread seal
tape on the threads.

Thewater valve
requires 3/8"NPT

fitting with external
threads. The opposite /

end should fit water Thread
supply line. Position the Seal

end ofthe elbowto face Tape
the rear of the dishwasher.

Donot bend the dishwasher
frame when installing the 90° elbow fitting to the water

valve asthis could cause the door spring to come in
contact with the fill hose.

FigureK

Istep8 Insert drain hose through cabinet ]

Upright dishwasher and position 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, guidethe end
through a separate hole cut for the electrical cord.

Power cord should berouted directly to the rear of junction box
avoiding contactwith spring or other dishwasher components.

Watel

Power"'.,

Cord "'-

(ifused)

Figure M

[Step8A ,sta,TrimPieces(onsomemodels)J

• Pressthe trim onto the tub flange on each side of the dish-
washer. Start evenwith the top edge and press in as you
moveto the bottom.

• Presstrim piece onto top dishwasher flange.

• Openand close the door to check that trim does not bind.

j..j"f

Note:Tubtrim is located in

dishwasher upper rack.

Step 7 Positionwater line and power supply

Position the water supply line and house wiring onthe floor of

the opening to avoid interference with baseof dishwasher and

components under dishwasher.

Line Supply

FigureL

[Step9 Slide dishwasherintocabinet

Slide the dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.

As you proceed, pull the drain hosethrough the opening and

under the sink. Make sure drain hose is not kinked under
dishwasher. Checkto be sure there is no interference with

water line and wiring.

DONOT PUSH
AGAINSTFRONT
DOORPANEL

WITH YOUR

KNEE.Damageto

the doorpanel

will occur.

FigureN

continued

lStep10 Align water andelectrical lines J

Routethe water line and electrical ill

supply to their connection Ill RearView

Donot connect water and

electrical in this step.

locations under the dishwasher. IE_F_c_&_,

Step11 Leveldishwasher

Levelthe dishwasher byadjusting the four
leveling legs individually for correct align-

ment.See Figure O.
Dishwasher should belevel left to right and

front to back for proper dish rack operation

and dishwasher performance. Dishwasher
door should be in alignment with adjacent

cabinets. See FigureR Figure0

[Step12Position dishwasher and fasten to cabinet

Openthe door and position the dishwasher tub flange 3/4"from
the cabinet opening. Fastenthe dishwasher to the underside of

the countertop, using the 2 Phillips screws provided in Step 1.
Be sure screws are driven straight and flush to avoid interfer-

ence with door operation. See Figure R

Important:

Make sure that
dishwasher is

centered in the
opening and

there is no
interference with

cabinets when
opening or closing

the door. Interfer-
ence may cause a

water leak when
dishwasher is in

operation. Figure P

Step14 Connect drain line 1

Follow all local codes and ordinances.

DRAIN LINE PREPARATION

The molded end is designed to fit 5/8",3/4"or 1"diameter
connections to the air gap,waste tee or disposer. Cut on
premarked line as required for your installation as illustrated
in FigureR.

Note: 130NOTCUTCORRUGATEDPORTIONOFHOSE.

Cutting Lines

/

FigureR Donot cutcorrugated

portionof hose

If the location requires a longer drain hose, add up to 42"of
length to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8"or 7/8"inside

diameter hose and a short section of copper water pipe of
appropriate length and diameter to connect the two hose ends.

Secure connection with appropriate clamps (not supplied).
Note: TOTALDRAIN HOSELENGTHMUSTNOTEXCEED

10 FEETFORPROPERDRAIN OPERATION.

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using either
Method 1 or Method 2 as previously determined. Referto Figure
S or FigureT.

Secure connection using appropriate clamps (not supplied).
Make sure drain hose is not kinked.

Method 1-Air gapwith waste tee ordisposer

Step13

Connect water supply line to 90° elbow installed in Step 6.
Open and close the door. Checkto be sure door spring does not

rub against fill hose or water supply line.

Bracket

Important:When opening and
closing the door, the door

spring should nottouch the fill
hose. If it does, bendwater

valve bracket slightly to
provide clearance between

the spring andthe fill hose.

Hot Water

Supply Line

Figure Q

Waste tee installation FigureS Disposer Installation

Method 2-High drain loop with waste tee or disposer

Fasten to underside

__ of countertop

Waste tee installation

Note: BESURETO REMOVEBRAIN PLUGFROMDISPOSER
BEFOREATTACHINGBRAIN LINE.DISHWASHERWILL NOT
BRAIN IFPLUGIS LEFTIN PLACE.

J

FigureT

Fasten to underside

_ _ ofcountertop

32"

Disposer Installation

continued

Step15 Connect power supply J

Verifythat power isturnedoff at source. If power cord is used,

plug it into the wall outlet andgoto Step 16.If dishwasher is to
be directly wired to house wiring, continue with this step.

Remove junction box cover.
Secure the power supply cable to the back of the junction box

with a strain relief (not supplied).

WARNING

If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire,
a ground must be provided bythe installer.

When housewiring is aluminum, be sure to use U.L.Listed

anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.

Locate the three dishwasher wires (white, black, and green)
with the stripped ends. Insert the three wires through the small

hole in the junction box bracket. Using wire nuts of appropriate
size, connect incoming ground to green wire, white to white

and black to black, as shown in Figure U.Replace the junction
box cover. Checkto make sure that wires are not pinched under

junction box cover. White

Neutral

.... .Black

Live

FigureU

HobinBracket

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Step16 Pre4est checklist

[] Checktobe sure power is off. [] Pull lower rack about half way out. Checkto be sure it does
[] Open dishwasher door and remove all foam and cardboard not roll back into dishwasher or further out. If it does, relevel

packaging.

[] Removeliterature package with Use& Caremanual.
[] Readthe Use& Caremanual to familiarize yourself with the

operation of the dishwasher.

[] Add two quarts of water to the bottom ofthe dishwasher to

lubricate the pump seal.

[] Removethe protective film if present from the control

panel, access panel and door panel.

[] Checkto be sure that wiring is secure under the dish-

washer, and not pinched or in contact with door springs or
other dishwasher components.

dishwasher.

[] Turnon water supply.
[] Checkfor plumbing leaks. Tighten connections if necessary.

[] Checkthat door spring does not contact water line, fill hose,

wiring or dishwasher components.

[] Turnon the hot water faucet at the sink and verify water

temperature. Water going to dishwasher must be between
the temperatures of 120°Fand 150°E

lStep 17 Dishwasher wet test CheCk list

[] Turnon power supply. [] Checkfor leaks around the door.A leak around the door
[] Latch door.

[] Select normal cycle on push-button or electronic models.
[] Ondial models,turn control dial just enough to start

dishwasher. Be careful notto turn the dial pastthe first
water fill. Onelectronic models, push start pad.

[] Checkto be sure that water enters the dishwasher. This

could take up to 4 minutes.
If water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure

that water isturned on.

[] Checkfor leaks under the dishwasher. If a leak isfound,

turn off power supply,tighten connections and restore

power.

could be caused by dishwasher door rubbing or hitting
against adjacent cabinetry. Repositionthe dishwasher if
necessary.

[] The dishwasher will drain about 5 minutes after the first fill.

Checkdrain lines. If leaks are found, turn off power, correct
asnecessary and restore powe£

[] Opendishwasher door and make sure most of the water has

drained. If not, check that disposer plug has been removed
and/or air gap is not plugged.

[] Letthe dishwasher run through another fill and drain cycle.

Checkagain to be surethere are no leaks.

[] Atthe end ofthe second drain, push the reset pad on

electronic models. Ondial models, unlatch the door and
rotate the dial to the "OFF" position.

continued

lStep 18 Replaceaccess panel and toekick

Refer to FigureV. Placethe toekick against the legs ofthe
dishwasher. Align the access panelto the dishwasher and

tighten the two access panel screws. Align the toekick and

make sure the bottom edge is againstthe floor. Insert and

tighten the two toekick attachment screws, making sure the

bottom edge ofthe toekick stays in contact with the floor.

Step19 Literature

[] Be sure to leave complete literature package and installa-

tion instructions with consumer.

Tighten2

AccessPanelScrews

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Access Panel

FigureV

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