GE GSD4800J Installation Instructions Manual

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.

If you received a damaged dishwasher,

you should immediately contact your
dealer or builder.

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.

[] 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
[] 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

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

[] Water line 3/8"rain.copper or 1/2"rain. plastic
[] Couplerfor extending drain line, if applicable

Electrical Cable

or Power Cord

90° Elbow

Screw Type Clamps

ThreadSeal

StrainRelief Tape

Wire Nuts

[L_ Air6up _Waste 0Tee

Coupler

HotWater Line

Shut-Off

Valve

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

[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape

[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight

Fornew installationsonly:

[] Tubingcutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole saw set

Safety Blasses

Adjustable _-_

Wrench \N

Measuring Tape

FlatBladeScrewdriver (E_I _CC>

Flashlight Hole

_. PhillipsHead

SawSet

wdri_

_Tubing // Drill __

_Cutter _ andBits _-'_

Level

Square

• 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".

t

10-1/4"

Max.

Countertop:1-1/2"Min.Thick

Toe

Kick

Area

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I. 24" X

Floor

• 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

SinkBowl

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

Brain

_2. I/ 6"Max.

34-1/4"
+1/4"

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Plumbing

Dishwasher

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MAX.

PLUMBING

DEPTH

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

Cutout

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H / Cabinet Side "

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Wall

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Note: Dishwasher is not provided with complete enclosure.

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

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.

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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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• 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.