GE ADW1000K00BB, EDW2050F02CC, EDW3060G02SS, EDW3060G03SS, GSD1900J01WH Installation Guide

Ifyouhaveaquestionconcerningtheinstallationofthis
product,calltheGEAnswerCenter<R_ConsumerInformation

Serviceat800.626.2000,24hoursaday,7daysaweek.

Ifyoureceivedadamageddishwasher,

youshouldimmediatelycontactyour
dealerorbuilder.

[] Two Phillips head countertop mounting screws taped to dishwasher

Materials required:

[] 90° elbow

(3/8"NPT external thread on one end and
opposite end sized to fit water supply)

[] Thread seal tape
[] UL Listed Wire nuts (3)

Fornew installations only:
[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable

[] Electrical cable or power cord, ifapplicable
[] Screwtype hose clamps

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

[] Water line 3/8"min. copper or 1/2"min. plastic
[] Coupler for extending drain line, ifapplicable

Electrical Cable

or Power Cord

StrainRelief Tape

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Gap Tee

Installationofthisdishwasherrequiresbasicmechanicaland
electricalskills.Properinstallation is the responsibilityof the

installer. Productfailure dueto improperinstallation is not
coveredunderthe GEAppliance Warranty.See the back

cover of the Owners Manual for warranty information.
The dishwasher MUST beinstalledto allow for future removal
from the enclosure if service isrequired.

Screw Type Clamps

HotWaterLine

ThreadSeal

Wire Nuts

Shut-Off

Valve

Coupler

Toolsrequired:

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

[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape

[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight

Fornew installations only:
[] Tubing cutter

[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Holesaw set

SafetyGlasses

FlatBlade Screwdriver

Adjustable

Wrench

Measuring Tape

Flashlight Hole

Saw Set

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_Tubing // Drill

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Square

Level

• The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum width and
depth of 24",and approximately 34-1/2"high from floor to

underside of the countertop. Figure A

• The backwall should be free of pipes or wires. Figure A

• Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumbto ensure a
good fit. Figure A

• For corner installation, allow 2" min. clearance between
dishwasher and adjacent cabinet or wall or other
appliances. Figure B

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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 depend-

ing on local codes and ordinances to prevent backflow into

the dishwasher.

• Air gapmust be used if waste tee or disposer connection is
less than 18inches above floor to prevent siphoning.

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• Make sure the floor is level inside the opening and even
with the finished floor of the kitchen.

• The dishwasher must be installed no more than 10feet from

sink for proper drainage.

• This dishwasher must befully enclosed onthe top, sides

and back.

• The dishwasher must not support any part of the enclosure.

METHOD1-Air Gapwith Waste Teeor Disposer

WasteTeeInstallation

FigureC

DisposerInstallation

DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends onanswers to the

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

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

abovefloor?

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

If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES, Method

1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may

be used. Figure C or Figure D.

An air gap MUST BE USEDif the drain hose is connected to
waste tee or disposer lower than 18"above the floor level.

Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with air
gap or 32"minimum, high drain loop will result in improper

dra n ng of the d shwasher wh ch may cause damage.

METHOD 2-High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Providea method to attach drain hose to underside of

countertop. Attachment will be made in a later step.

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Waste Tee Installation Figure D

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 Figure A for 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.

DisposerInstallation

WARNING

FORPERSONALSAFETY:REMOVEHOUSE

FUSEOROPEN CIRCUITBREAKERBEFORE

BEGINNINGINSTALLATION.
DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDDRADAPTER PLUG

WITH THIS 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 2wire 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 conduc-

tor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected
to the equipment-grounding terminal orlead on the appliance.

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FigureE

CABINET PREPARATION & WIRE ROUTING

• Wiring may enter from either side, the rear, or from the floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure E.

• Cuthole 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

ofthe hole must be covered with a rubber protector.

4"

Cabinet

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WARNING

THEIMPROPERCONNECTIONOFTHEEQUIPMENT-

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORCAN RESULTINA RISK

OFELECTRICSHOCK.CHECKWITH A QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
ORSERVICEREPRESENTATIVEIFYOUAREINDOUBT

WHETHERTHEAPPLIANCEIS PROPERLYGROUNDED.

1.The hot water line may enter from either side, the rear or from
the floor within the shaded area shown in Figure E

2.Cut a hole approximately 1-1/2"dia. within the shaded area to

admit the line.

3.Turn off the water supply.

4. Install a hand shut-off valve in the supply line in anaccessible
location, such as under the sink. (The shut-off valve is optional,
but recommended and may be required by local codes.)

5.Water connection is on left side of dishwasher. Install the hot
water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" O.D.copper tubing or

1/2"O.D.plastic tubing. Route line as shown in Figure E Extend

the water line forward at least 19"from rear wall.

6.Adjust the water heater to deliver water between the
temperatures of 120°Fand 150°E

7. Flushwater line to clean out debris.

8.The water pressure of the hot water supply line must be

20-120PSI.

ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS TO DISHWASHER

Electrical connection is on right side of dishwasher.

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

the rear wall.

• Forpower cord connections, install a3-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.

Cabinet Face

2" FromFloor

FigureF