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Appliances

Installation Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completelg and

carefullg.

lMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these
instructions for the consumer 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

Appliance 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.

If gou received a damaged dishwasher, gou should
immediatelg contact gout dealer or builder.

Optional Accessories - See the Owner's Manual for
available custom panel kits.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

performing installations described in this booklet,
gloves and safetg glasses should be worn.

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

206C1559P195 31-30255 07-09 .JR

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION
PACKAGE:

[] Two 8-18 x 5/8" Phillips-head wood screws
[] Junction box cover and #10 hex head

screw

[] Drain hose (78" long)and hose clamp
[] Cord protector (Power Cord Models Only)
[] Conversion leads (Power Cord Models Only)
[] Literature, product samples and/or

coupons

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

[] WX09X70910 power cord if applicable to

your installation

[] UL-Listed wire nuts (3)
[] Thread seal tape

[] 90° elbow, ferrule and compression nut-

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

[] GPF65 Side-mount bracket kit for use with

granite countertops

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:
[] Electrical cable
[] Water line-S/8" minimum copper tubing

[] 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

Screw Kit

#8

Phillips-Head
Wood Screws

5/8" long

78" Drain Hose

Cord Protector

Hose Clamp

Electrical Cable

or WR09×70910

Power Cord

Strain Relief Seal Tape

GPF65 Side-Mount
Bracket Kit Air

{Power Cord Models Only)

Thread

Gap

3 Wire Nuts

Waste Tee

He× Head
#10
Junction Box Screw

1/2" long

Shut-Off
Valve

Optional 10'

Drain Hose

GPFIOS

Junction Box Cover

Conversion Leads
{Power Cord Models Onlg)

Hot Water Line-3/8"
Minimum Copper

Tubing

90° Elbow, Ferrule and

Compression Nut

Screw-Type
Hose Clamps

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Safety glasses
[] 1/4" and 5/16" nutdrivers

[] Flashlight
[] Gloves

[] Adjustable wrench (6")
[] Phillips-head screwdriver
[] Measuring tape

[] Level
[] Carpenter's square

[] Bucket to catch water when flushing

water line

[] Tubing cutter
[] 15/16" socket wrench

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:
[] Hole saw set

[] Drill and appropriate bits

Safety Glasses

Measuring Tape

Bucket

1/4" and 5/16" Nutdrivers

Adjustab e _ Phillips-Head

Wrench Screwdriver

Level

TUbing

utter

Flashlight

1S/16"
Socket Wrench

Hole Saw Set

Carpenter's
Square

installation Preparation - Enclosure

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

To reduce the risk of shock, fire, or injurg
to persons, the installer must ensure that
the dishwasher is completelg enclosed at

the time of installation.

Para redudr el riesgo de choque, incendio
o lesi6na personas, el instalador se
debe cerdorar de que la lavadora est_
completamente cerrada en el momento

de la instalad6n.

, The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum

width and depth of 24" and height of 34-1/2" _+1/4"

from the floor to the underside of the countertop.
, The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.
, Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to

ensure a good fit. Refer to Figure A.
, For a corner installation, allow 2" minimum

clearance between the dishwasher and the

adjacent wall.
, Provide at least 27" in front of the dishwasher to

allow the dishwasher door to open fullg. Refer to

Figure B.

, The dishwasher must be installed no more than

10 feet from sink for proper drainage.

, The dishwasher must be fullg enclosed on the top,

sides and back.

, The dishwasher must not support any part of the

enclosu re.

I

1' Countertop

[_ the dishwasher and the adjacent

DishwosheI

i cabinet, wall or other appliance.

27"Minimum

Figure 8

Clearances:
In a corner installation, provide

at least 2" clearance between

Provide at least 27" of clearance
in front of the dishwasher.

This Wall Area

must be Free of

Pipes or wires

34-1/2"_+ 1/4"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

Squore

and

Plumb

Floor MUST

be Even with

Room Floor

Figure A

Plumbing and Electric Service

Must Enter Shaded Area

• 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.

Installation Preparation - Drain

PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING

Drain Requirements

• Follow local codes and ordinances.

• Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.
, A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.

Drain Method
The type of drain installation depends on the
following:

• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

• Is waste tee less than 18" above the floor?

If the answer to either question is YES,an air gap

(Method 1) must be used. If both answers are NO,

either an air gap or a high drain loop (Method 2)

may be used.

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed

on a pedestal

If 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.

METHOD 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

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Figure C

Waste Tee Installation

METHOD 2- High Drain Loop with Waste Tee

or Disposer

Provide a method to attach the drain hose to the
underside of countertop. Attachment will be made in

a later step.

Figure D

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Disposer Installation

Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap

according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION

An air gap MUST BE USED if 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

an air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in

improper draining of the dishwasher, which mag cause

damage.

PRECAUCION

SE DEBE USAR un espado de aire si la manguera
de drenaje se conecta a la T de desechos o al triturador

menos de 18" por endma del nivel del piso. No disponer

la altura correcta de la conexi6n del drenaje con
un espacio de aire o 32" de minima, una curva alta

de drenaje resultar_ en un drenaje incorrecto
de la lavadora, Io que pude causar da_os.

Cabinet Preparation

Drill a 1-1/2" 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. The drain
hose will be passed through this hole and connected
to the drain in a later step.

IMPORTANT- When

connecting the drain line to a
disposer, check to be sure that

drain plug has been removed.

f===y

4 Remove

Drain

Plug

L:f

Dishwasher will not drain if
plug is left in place.

Installation Preparation - Electrical Supply

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker before beginning

installation. Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug with this appliance.

PARA SEGURIDAD PERSONAL: Retire el
fusible de la casa o abra el interruptor de

circuitos antes de empezar la instolaci6n.
No use un cable de extensi6n o enchufe

adaptador con este aparato.

Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz.,
and connected to an individual properlg grounded

branch circuit, protected bg a 15- or 20-ampere

circuit breaker or time-delag fuse.

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.

• If the electrical supplg 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 sgstem, 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 bg providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding 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.

The improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if gou are in doubt that
the appliance is properlg grounded,

Do not modifg the plug provided with the

appliance; if it will not fit the outlet° have

a proper outlet installed bg a qualified
technician.

_La conexi6n incorrecta del conductor

de conexi6n a tierra del equipo puede
resuitar en choque el_ctrico. Consulte con
un electricista calificado o representante

de servicio si tiene dudas de la conexi6n
a tierra del aparato. No modifique el

enchufe qua se suministra con el aparato;
si no colza en el tomacorrientes0 haga

qua un t_cnico calificado le instale un
tomacorrientes adecuado.

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Figure E

I Receptacle ij \\

Cabinet

White

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing
, The wiring mag enter the opening from either side,

rear or floor within the shaded area illustrated

above in Figure E and defined in Figure A.

• Cut a 2-1/2" maximum diameter hole to insert the
electrical cable. Permanent wiring connections

mag pass through the same hole as the drain
hose and hot water line, if convenient. Hole edges

must be smooth and rounded, if the cabinet wall is
metal, the hole edge must be covered with a cord

protector.
NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a

separate hole.

Protector

(Provided

with Power

Cord Hodels Onlg)

Hole Diameter

1-1/2" Haximum

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 E.The cable must extend
a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.

, For power cord connections, install a 3-prong

grounding-tgpe receptacle in the adjacent cabinet
rear wall, between 6" and 18" from the opening, 6"

to 18" above the floor as shown in Figure E.

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Installation Preparation - Hot Water Supply

PREPARE HOT WATER SUPPLY
Hot Water Line
,, The line may enter from either side, rear or floor

within the shaded area shown in Figure F.

,,The 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 a power cord with plug is used, the water line
must not pass through the power cord hole.

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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.

La Jineade presi6n del suministro de ague caliente debe

ser al menos 20 PSL Presiones inferiores podrian causer
que la v6lvula del ague gotee y causer da6os por ague.

CAUTION

PRECAUCI6N

Figure F

Water Line Connection

• Turn off the water supplg.
,, Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible

location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but

stronglg recommended and mag be required bg

local codes.)

,,The water connection is on the left side of the

dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using

3/8" or larger copper tubing. Route the line as

shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19"
from rear wall.

,, Adjust the water heater to deliver water between

120% and 150°R

• Flush water line to clean out debris. Use a bucket
to catch water and debris.

• The hot water supplg line pressure must be

between 20 and 120 PSI.

Dishwasher Installation

CAUTION

Do not remove the wood base until you are ready to
install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over

when the door is opened if the base is removed.

PRECAUCION

No retire la base de madera hasta que est_ listo para
instalar la lavadora de platos. Cuando la puerta se abra,
la lavadora de platos se inclinar6 si la base se retira.

STEP 1:PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation package and set

them aside for use in the listed steps.

, Screw kit- Steps 5 or 16 and 13
, Junction box cover- Steps 5 or 16
, Drain hose and drain hose clamp- Step 7
, Owners' Manual- Steps 18 and 21
, Product Samples and/or coupons- Step 21
, Conversion leads (Factorg-equipped power cord

models onlg) - Appendix

STEP 2:CHECK DOOR BALANCE

• With the dishwasher on the wood base, check the

door balance bg opening and closing the door.

, The door is properlg balanced if it gentlg drops

from a 1/2 open position and does not rise from
the full open position.

, If necessarg, increase or decrease tension as

shown. Latch the door and adjust springs to
correct ba la nce.

9

Link fullg seated
in hinge arm

Insert Hook Throu,
Hole from Inside of Frame

Figure G

Tip: Avoid service calls for door balance problems.

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

STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE

IMPORTANT- Donotkick offwood base!

Damage will occur.

• Move the dishwasher close to the installation
location and lag it on its back.

, Remove the four leveling

legs from the underside of

the wood base
with a 15/16"

socket wrench.

, Remove and

discard wood

base.

Figure H

• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher

frame, approximatelg 3/4" from the frame, as
shown.

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.
, Gentlg 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 onlg

the 3/8" sheet

metal screws

in this step.
This will help

prevent a mix-
up with the

1/4" machine

thread screws
in Step 20.

Do not remove 1//4"

machine-thread screws

in this step

Remove two
3/8" Sheet Metal
Thread Screws

Figure I

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if the dishwasher will be
permanentlg connected to the house electrical
sgstem or has a factorg-installed power cord.

In this step you will need the junction box cover and

the #10 x Z/2" hex-head screw from the screw kit set

aside in Step Z.

The power cord and connections must complg
with the National Electrical Code, Section/422 and/

or local codes and ordinances. Maximum power
cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord Kit wxogx70910,
available for purchase from an authorized GE
appliance dealer, meets these requirements.

STEP 6: INSTALL 90° ELBOW

• Wrap a 90° elbow with thread seal tape.

• Thead the 90 ° elbow into the water valve.
, Do not overtighten 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.

Valve

Bracket

90°

Tape

Figure K

STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO

DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Junction Ground

Box Bracket

White

t

Figure J

• 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.

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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 Figures

Land M.

, 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.

Dishwasher Installation

Note: The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher
is approximately 78" long. If u longer hose is needed,

a 10-foot-long hose may be purchased from an
authorized GEappliance dealer. The 10-foot-long

hose is part number GPFIOS.

\\ _ / ,Strain

Figure L

Hose Stop

Do not use
this port if

present

STEP 9: INSERT DRAIN HOSE AND POWER

CORD, IF USED, THROUGH CABINET

• Upright the dishwasher and position it n 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.

VVater

Figure 0

Drain Hose Collection Chamber

Figure M

Drain Port

Tip: Avoid unnecessarg 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.

STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE AND

POWER SUPPLY

, Position the water supply line and house wiring on

the floor of the opening to avoid interference with
the base of the dishwasher and components under

the dishwasher.

Tip: Avoid unnecessarg 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 I0: 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 appliance dealers.

, Refer to Figure P and follow the instructions

included in Side-

the kit.

Tub Frame

Line SupplU

Bracket

Attachment

_ Optional Screws

Side-Mount (2 Each
Bracket Kit Figure P Side)Figure N

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Dishwasher Installation

STEP 11:SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO CABINET

IM PORTANT - Do not push againstthe 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.

Do not push against

front door panel with

Figure Q

knee. Damage to the

door panel will occur.

STEP 12: POSITION AND 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

that 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 R.

Check Level

Front to

, 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 R.

Tip: Avoid unnecessar£1 service charges for panel

damage.

Do not press on the center of panel with hands or

knees when sliding dishwasher into position.

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Figure R Side to Side

• Adjust the level of the dishwasher bU individuallLI
turning the four legs on the bottom of the

dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S.

° .

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Turn Lec /

to Adjust _ FigureS

• The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level
indicator is centered left to right and front to back.

The dishwasher door should close without hitting

the sides of the tub.

• Replace the lower rack.

Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service charges for poor
wash performance and rack operation.

Pull the dish racks half wa Uout. The U should remain
stationary. 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 the tub, relevel the dishwasher.