GE GSD3960L00SS, GSD4800J01BB, GSD4800J01CC, GSD4800J01WW, GSD4860J01SS Installation Guide
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you should immediately contact your
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If you received a damaged dishwasher,
[] Two Phillips head wood screws taped to dishwasher
[] Drain Hose
[] HoseClamp
Materials required:
[] 90° elbow
(3/8"NPT external thread on one endand opposite
end sized to fit water supply)
[] Thread sealtape
[] ULListed wire nuts (3)
[] GPF65Side-mount bracket kitfor usewith granite
countertops
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"min. copper
[] Couplerfor extending drain line, if applicable
GPF65 Side-Mount Air Waste Coupler Wire Nuts
BracketKit Gap Tee
Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical,
electrical and plumbing skills. Properinstallation is the
responsibilityof the installer.Productfailure due to improper
installationisnot coveredunderthe GEApplianceWarranty.
Seethe Owner's Manual for warranty information.
The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal
from the enclosure if service is required.
DrainHose HoseClamp
Electrical Cable Screw Type Clamps
or PowerCord
Thread Sea_
Tape
Strain Relief
Shut-Off
Valve
WoodScrews
HotWater Line
90° Elbow
Tools required:
[] Phillips head andfiat blade screwdrivers
[] Adjustable wrench (6"}
[] Level
[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses
Safety Glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Gloves
Fornew installationsonly:
[] Tubing cutter
Gloves
[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Holesaw set
FlatBlade Screwdriver _ {__:::>
ScrePhillipsHead Flashlight Hole
wdfiver Saw Set
Measuring Tape Level Square
Toreduce the risk of shock, fire, or injury to persons,the
installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed atthe time of installation.
* The rough cabinet opening must have a minimumwidth and
depth of24",and approximately 34-1/2"high from floor to under-
side of the countertop.
FigureA
* The backwall should be
I
Countertop
free of pipes or wires.
FigureA
* Adjacent cabinets should
besquare and plumb to
ensure a goodfit. Figure A
* Forcorner installation,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
Dishwasherl1 _"_
25"
adjacent cabinet or wall
or other appliances.
Figure B
ClearanceforDoor
Opening2"Minimum
FigureB
ThisWallArea
_must beFreeof
Pipesorwires
34-1/2"±1/4"
Undersideof
Countertop
toFloor
CabinetsSquare
andPlumb
FigureA
* 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 10feetfrom sink
for proper drainage.
* This dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and
back.
* The dishwasher must not support any part of the enclosure.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
* Foliowiocai 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 back flow into the
dishwasher.
* Air gap must be used ifwaste tee or disposer connection is
less than 18inches abovefloor to prevent siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to the follow-
ing questions:
[] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Will waste tee or disposer connection be lessthan 18"above
floor?
[] Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,Method1
MUSTbe used. Otherwise either Method 1or Method 2 may be
used. Figure Cor Figure D.
METHOD1-Air Gapwith Waste Tee or Disposer
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WasteTeeInstallation
FigureC
DisposerInstallation
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 laterstep.
Waste Tee Installation Figure D Disposer Installation
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 air
gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in improper
draining of the dishwasher which may cause damage.
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 FigureA for the drain hose. Make sure
there are no sharp edges. Drain hose will be passedthrough
this hole and connected to the drain in alater step.
FORPERSONALSAFETY:REMOVEHOUSE
FUSEOROPENCIRCUITBREAKERBEFORE
BEGINNINGINSTALLATION.
DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORADAPTERPLUG
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. Use supply conductors rated
for at least 75°C(167°F}on models that have a total current of
8 amperes or more listed on the dishwasher serial number plate.
* If the electrical supply provided does not meetthe above require-
ments, 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.
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Receptacle i \
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-1-1/2"Dia.Hole(Max.)
Cabinet
24"
fromWall
FigureE Black
White
CABINET PREPARATION& WiRE ROUTING
* Wiring may enter from either side, the rear, or from the floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure E.
* Cut hole1-1/2"max.dia. within the shaded area to admit the
electrical cane or power cord. The hole must befree of sharp
edges. If the cabinet wall partition is metal, the edge ofthe
hole must be covered with a rubber protector.
THEIMPROPERCONNECTION0FTHE EQUIPMENT-
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORCANRESULTINA RISK
OFELECTRICSHOCK.CHECKWITH A QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
ORSERVICEREPRESENTATIVEIFYOUAREIN DOUBTWHETHER
THEAPPLIANCEIS PROPERLYGROUNDED.
1.The hot water line may enter from either side, the rear or from
the floor within the shaded area shown in Figure R
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 an accessible
location, such as under the sink. (Theshut-off valve is optional,
butrecommended 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.
Route line as shown in Figure F.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°F.
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 FigureE.Cablemust extend a minimum of 24"from
the rear wall.
* Forpower 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 dish-
washer.
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