GE PDW7900P - Profile: Full Console Dishwasher, PDW7980PSS - 6 LEVEL 12 TOUCHPADS CONTOCONTOUR DOOR 5, GSD6000 Series, PDW7000 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Built-In Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

IMPORTANT.ThedishwasherMUST be installed

to oliow for future removal from the enclosure if service is
required.

,,,A,,_iPORTANT - Observeallgoverningcodesand

ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions for the
consumer's and local inspector's use,

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with gour
Owner's Manuo! 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

failui;e due to improper installation is not covered under
the GE Appliance warrontg, See warrantg information.

• Completion Time - 2 to 3 Hours, New installations require

more time than replacement installations.

If gOu received o damaged dishwasher, gou should
immediately contact gout dealer or builder.

Optional Accessories- Seethe 0wner!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, safetg glasses
or goggles should be worn.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GSD6000 Series

PDW7000 Series

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Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED

IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:

[] Two #8-18 × 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or

sides of cabinets,
[] Junction box cover and #10 he× head screw
[] 2 Side-mounting brackets with four #8 Pan-head

mounting screws for non-wood countertops

{some models)
[] Drain Hose and Hose Clamp

[] Side and top trim pieces (some models)

DrainHose

Junction

Box Cover

Side and Top Trim Pieces on some models

Hose Clamp

Screw Kit

#8 Phillips #10
Special Hex-Head

HeadScrews J-Bo_Screw
SIB"long 1/2" long

SideMount Kit

(some models)

#8 Phillips
Pan-head Screws

3/8" long for
side-mounting

Side- :
Mounting

Brackets

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/8"NPT

externet thread on one end, opposite end sized to

fit water supply)

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

Materials For New Installations Only:

[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
[] Electrical cable or power cord, if appficable

[] Screw tgpe hose clamps
[] Strain relief for electrical Connection
[] Hand shut:off V01ve{recommended}

D Water line-3!8" minimum copper tubing
[] GPF10L drain hose, if needed

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillips head screwdriver
[] 114" and 5/16" nutdriver

[] 6" Adjustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenters square
[] Heasuring tope
[] Safetg gtasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal}
[] Gloves

For New Installations Only:

[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Hole sow set

90° Elbow,
Ferrule and
Compression Nut

Waste Tee

Air

Gap

Screwdriver

°,3

"_r--

15116"Socket

Flashlight

Gloves

Hand Thread Wire Nuts 13)
Shut-Off SealTape

Valve

Electrical Cable
!or Power Cord, if applicable)

Hot Water Line

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ScrewType
HoseClamps

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Strain Relief

Optional

10'Drain Hose

GPFZ0L

5116"Nutdriver

i)

6"Adjustable
Wrench

Safety Glasses

Bucket

Hole Saw Set

Level

Tubing Cutter

!

j

Carpenters
Square

MeasuringTape

n Drill and Bits

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

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

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

Floor MUST

Figure A

This Wall Area

must be Free

_Pipes or wires

2abinets

Square

and

Plumb

24" Hin:

--q

be Evenwith Plumbing and Electric Service

Room Floor Must Enter Shaded Area

• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 2_"
wide and approximotelg 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.

WARNING

Toreduce the risk ofelectric shock, fire, or injurg to persons,the

installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed

at the time of installation, ....

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- The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 10' in length for proper drainage.

• The dishwasher must be fullg enclosed on the top, sides and
back, and must not support and part of the enclosure.

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Countertop

Dishwasher F

t.........!

28-3/8"

\

n Clearance for Door

opening 2" Hinimum

CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,
atlow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
28_3/8" min. clearance
from the fron; of tile

dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B

Figure B

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

a Follow local codes and ordinances.

Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.

NOTE: Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer

connection is less than 18" above floor, to prevent siphoning. ....

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.

[] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Is waste tee tess than 18" above floor?

If the answer to either question isYES, Method 1 MUST

be used.
o If the answers are NO. either method mad be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a t-112" diameter hole in the cabinet wail within
the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.

IMPORTANT: When connecting
drain line to disposer, check to be ]==_

4--- Remove

sure that drain plug has been L__.Z--U_ Drain
removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT _ Plug
DRAIN 1FPLUG IS LEFTIN PLACE.

L__J

FigureC .... :

MethodI - Air Gapwith Waste Teeor Disposer
Anair gap must beusedwhen {eqciiredbg Ioco_codesand ordin0nces.:
Theair gap must be installed accordingto manufacturer's instructions.

_ _ Drain Has? Hanger

I 2 i ,

3Z'

Hir_

Figure D

_ _ Drain HoseHanger

Method Z- Built-in "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer

Note: Avoidunnecessary service call charges.Alwags be

sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hoseto the disposer,

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FORPERSONALSAFETVI " ' Receptacle : ",

_Ji Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker ' Location --r-k ",,

before beginning installation. Donot use

an extension cord or adapter plug with

this appliance, 8''ill ::

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Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz.. and
connected to on individual properlg grounded branch circuit.
protected bg a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay

fuse.

oWiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C {176%}.

• If the electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.

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/Receptacle from Wakkx_x_k

V Location

Area Ground-_' i

Figure E Black-" VVhite

Grounding Instructions-Cable Direct

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 tile event of o 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 o 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 at! local codes end ordinances.

The improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if gou
are in doubt that the appliance is propertg
grounded.

For models equipped with power cord: Do not modifg the plug
provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet hove a
proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing

• The wiring meg enter the opening from efther side, rear or the

floor within the shaded area.

° Cut o 1-t/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical

cable. Cable direct connections meg pass through the same
hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If
cabinet wal! is metal, the hole edge must be €overed With
a bushing.
Note: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate
hole.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.

• 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 tgpe

receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall. 6" min, or !8" max.

from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line mug enter from either side. rear or floor within the
shaded urea shown in Figure F.

• The line may pass through the some hole as the electrical
cable and drain hose. Or, cut on additional 1-1/2" diameter
hole to accommodate the water fine. If power cord with plug
is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.

ii Shut-.

_ Valve _.:.:.

HOt: ........... i ::::':

From _

Cabinet !9" FromWall

:: / _L[/_ 2,,From Fioor

Cobinet Foce-_-

FigureF

Water Line Connection

°Turn off the water supply.
° Installo hand shut-off valve in on accessible locution, such

us under the sink.(OptionoI, but strongly recommended and
may be required by local codes.}

, Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install

the hot water inlet line,using no lessthan 3/8" copper tubing.
Routethe line asshown in Figure Fand extend forward at

least 197from rear woti....

oAdjust water heater for 120°Fto 150°Ftemperature.
,:Flush water line to clean out debris. :

,The ho:twater supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

:<CAUTION:

:Donot remove wood bose until you are readg to install the

dishwasher. The dishwasher wilt tip aver when the door is opened

if the wood bose isremoved,

STEP 1-PREPARATION :.........

Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for

use in the listed steps:
Screw kit- Steps 5 or 18 and15 :
Side mount kit (some modelsi - Step 12
Junction box cover - Step 5 or 18

Drain lnose and clamp :- Step 7

Trim PieCes {some models) - Step tl
Owner's Hanuot - Steps !9 and 22
Product Samples and/or coupons - Step 22

STEP 2-CHECK DOOR BALANCE

oWith dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance

bg opening and closing the door.

• If the door drops when released, increase the spring tension.
If the door rises when released, decrease ttne tension.

Note: Increase or decrease tension
as shown. Adjust both springs

to the some tension setting _'l ""..,
to correct balance. ::::i:_.;;' }:_ ! '\

/::::i/ IY_ t Insert Hook

Increase t /_::_ lOver Bracket

Spring __:, f_t:_ _ /

• ; _::_, : / :

Tens,onA _k_J /

Decreos Correct:

Spring / ,"::::P 7. ...... ./

Tens on V ./ ::: / /::___.

_ _ __' _ incorrect"/" .....,

Figure G

Tip: Ifdoor spring adjustment is necessorg, check door
opening and closing, if door does not open easilg or falls too
quicklg, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in ptace
by "shoulders" on the pulleg. Checkto be sure cable has not
slipped over the pulley shoulders.

STEP 3-REMOVE WOOD BASE,

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT'oo not kick offwood base! Damage

will occur.

. Hove the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay

it on its back.

• Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood
bose with on adjustable wrench or 15/16" socket,

• Discard base.

Figure H

o Screw leveling legs buck into the dishwasher frame,

uppro×imotelg 1/8" from flume as shown.

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STEP 4-REMOVE TOEKICK

, Remove the

2 toekick screws
and toekick.
Set aside for use

in Step 21,

F,gure I _.,]_ ]ToekickScrews

STEPS-INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has a

factorg installed power cord.

In this step gou will need the junction box cover and the
#10 × 1/2" he× head screw from the screw kit set aside in
Step 1,

The power cord and connections must complg with the

National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or loca! codes and
ordinances, Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord

Kit WX09×70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE
Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.

Junction Box

Cover

Figure J

PowerCord

Wires

0

Dishwasher Wires

• Installstrain relief injunction box bracket.
° insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.
° Plokesure block, white and green dishwasher wires ore

threaded through small hole injunction box bracket.

• Connect power cord white (or ribbed} to dishwasher white

wire, black (orsmooth) to dishwasher black wire end ground
to dishwasher green wire. Use ULlisted wire nuts of
appropriate size.

o Installjunction box cover using #:!0 hex head screw. Besure

wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP6-INSTALL

90° ELBOW

• Wrap 90° elbow with
thread seal tape.

oTheod 90 ° elbow into

the water valve.

oDo not over tighten

elbow; water valve
bracket could bend

9(7

or water valve Elbow
fitting could break.

• Position the
end of the elbow
to face the rear
of the dishwasher. Figure K

Front of Dishwasher

Water

_ Valve

Bracket

ff

It-F,I

\

I Hose

_rhread

Seal Tape

STEP7-INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO

DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Skip this step if drain hose has been pro-installed.

In this step gou will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in
Step 1,
, Stand dishwasher upright.

• Place drain hose clamp over Z-3/16" inside diameter end of
drain hose,

Tip: Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks. Be
careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.

, Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet

being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure L.

o Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the pump

outlet.

• Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose
and tighten clamp.

Pump Outlet HoseStops

Note: Drain hose \ "
supplied with dish-
washer is approxi-

matelg 78" long. Ifo
longer hose is
needed, a 220" long
hose (20 feet} mag
be purchased from

an authorized
GE
appliance

dealer. The
!0' long

hose is
part

number _}

GPFIOL

Figure L

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Installation Instructions

STEP8-POSITION WATER LINE

AND HOUSE WIRING

o Positionwater supply line and housewiring on the floor of

the opening to avoid interference with bose of dishwasher
end components under dishwasher,

House

Wiring

\

Figure N

STEP 9-INSERT DRAIN HOSE

THROUGH CABINET

• Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert drain
hose into the hole in cabinet side. tf e power cord is used,
guide the end through o separate hole.

Blanket

Drain

-Hose Length 10'

(If Power

is NOT Used}

Power Cord

(If Used)

Figure N

Tip: Position water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid

interference with base of dishwasher.

STEP IO-SLIDE DISHWASHER

THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY

INTO CABINET

DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES. DAMAGE

WILL OCCUR,

• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at o _ime,

...d

_Do Not Push Against

Front Door Panel With

Knee, Damage to The
Door Pone! Will Occur.

Figure0

• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening
under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends
about 6 inches forward of adjacent Cabinets.

° Hake sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and

there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any
other component.

STEP 11-INSTALL TRIM PIECES

Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher.

o Locate the four trim pieces set aside in Step 1.
o Position the trim pieces so the lips face toward the

dishwasher door.

• Select o long trim piece and press it onto the left side tub
flange. Start with the top edge and press the trim piece
completely onto the tub flange as you move towards the
bottom. Repeat for the right side tub flange trim piece.

• Select one of the short trim pieces, Instal] it on the top tub
flange to the left of the door latch. Select the remaining short
piece of trim end install it on the top tub flange to {he right of

the door latch.

Trim Stri

Figure P

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STEP 12-INSTALL SIDE-MOUNT

BRACKETS (included with
some models)

Skip this step if underside of countertop is wood or

wood-like materia!,

- Install side-mount brackets if underside of countertop is :
granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws,

, Locate the side mount bracket kit set aside in Step I if it was

provided with this model. Otherwise, see Note below.

Note: The brackets are available for purchase when
needed for models not factory equipped with the side mount
kit. Order part GPF65 from gour authorized GE Appliance

Dealer.

• Fasten the left-hand bracket to the left side
of the dishwasher frame. Fasten the

right-hand bracket to the right side of the

dishwasher frame, using the #8 pan-head
screws inctuded with the kit. Refer to

Step 15, Figure U for orientation
and placement.

Side-Mounting
Brackets on
somemodels

STEP 13-PUSH DISHWASHER INTO

FINAL POSITION

Tip: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be
positioned so it is not "bunched up" or interfering with door
springs. Check by opening and closing door.
o Push dishwasher into the cabinet. The edges of the

dishwasher door should be behind the cabinet frame and

evenlg atigned with the front face of cabinet doors.
Tip: Avoid unnecessurg service charges. Carefullg open and
close the door to ensure the door panel is not catching or

rubbing on the cabinet frame.

I

f

J

Door

Fits and

Swings

Back

Behind

Cabinet

Frame

Correct

Alignment

Alignment

Figure Q

STEP 14-LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT- oishwoshermustbeIevelforproper

dish rack operation and wash performance.

• Place level on door and lower rock track as shown. Check to
make sure that the dishwasher is Jevet left to right and front

to back,

Ch ck

t°-Ba____ift_ t

Figure R

° Level the dishwasher bg adjusting the four leveling legs

individuatlg. Refer to Figure S below.

• If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, loosen
junction bo× bracket screw {through the access hole} and

rotate bracket clockwise. Be sure to tighten screw when

leveling is completed.
Tip: Pull lower rock out, about holfwag. Check to be sure the
rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher. If the rock

rolls in either direction, the dishwasher must be leveled again.

• If door hits tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly.
Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.

""" J Loosen junctiOn:box

...... --. -_- ' bracket screw and

/- \.

,/ ", , rotate bracket outof

__ thewagtoaccessthe

(_I " right rear leveling leg.

Tighten screw when

' leveling operation is

to Adjust ...... completed.

FigureS

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STEP 15-POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

In this step gou will need the 2 Phillips special head screws
from the screw kit set aside in Step 1.The dishwasher must
be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides. When
the underside of the countertop is wood, use Hethod 1.Use

Hethod 2 when the underside of the countertop is made of a
material, such as granite, that will not accept wood screws.
Tip: Prevent door panel and control panel damage, Dishwasher
must be positioned so the front panel and control panel do not
contact the adjacent cabinets or countertop. Mounting screws
must be driven straight and flush. Protruding screw heads
could scratch the door panel or control panel and interfere

with door operation.

Method 1

Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.

, Recheckalignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Referto

Steps 13 and 14.Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.

• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop

with the 2 Phillipsspecial head screws.Referto Figure T.Hake
certain screws are driven strobht and flush to prevent panel

damage.

Brackets

Wood Countertop

Figure T

Method 2

Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides

•Recheckalignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Referto
Steps 1.3and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.

• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the
2 Philtipsspecial heed screws provided. Referto Figures U
and V.Hake certain screws ore driven straight and flush to
prevent panel damage.

Side-

Haunting

Brackets

Tub Frame Countertop

Haunting

" ....... Brackets

Bracket

Attachment

Screws

FigUreU (2 Each

Side)

Granite Countertop

/,

Figure V

STEP 16-CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect water suppig line to 90° elbow.
° Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water line.

• insert water line into 90 ° elbow.
° Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.

IMPORTANT- Check to be surethat door spring

doesnot rub or contact the fill hoseor water supply line, Test
bg opening and closing the door.Reroutethe lines if o rubbing

noiseor interference occurs,

Figure W

Door

Spring

90° Elbow

Line

Installation instructions

STEP 17-CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. ....

The motded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1" :
diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.

, Determine size of inlet port

• Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, to fit

the inlet port.

Cutting Line

#

IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated portion of hose

Figure X

• If a longer drain hose is required and gou did not purchase
drain hose GPFIOL, odd up to 42" length for a total of 120"
110feet} to timefactorg installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside

diameter hose and o coupler to connect the two hose ends.

Secure the connection with hose clamps.

Hose Clamp

Figure Y

Hose Clamp

• Securethe drain hoseto the air gap, waste tee or disposer
with c!omps.

Note: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET
FOR PROPERDRAIN OPERATION,

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

° Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using the"

previously determined method.

Method I - Air gap with waste tee or disposer

Waste Tee Installation
Figure Z

Disposer Installation

Method 2- Built-in "High drain loop" with waste tee or

disposer

Fasten to underside

of cauntertop

-- :-- .... k"" ?......................

]Z'

Min.

l tr--

I r

Fastento underside

of counte_op

............. . .... ! ......

Waste Tee Instatfatian
FigureAA

Disposer Installation

IM PORTANT- Whenconnectingdrainlineto

disposer, check to be sure that the drain f==7=
plug has been removed. DISHWASHER WILL L__ 4--Remove

Drain
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG ISLEFT I I Plug
iN PLACE.

CCT

Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service coil charges. Prior to

connecting drain hose be sure excess hose is not trapped,
kinked or crushed by the dishwasher. Pull excess hose through
the cabinet opening to prevent hose damage and pump out:

issues.

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Installation Instructions

STEP 18-CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to
Step 19.
In this step you will need the junction box cover and the
#!0 hex heed screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1.

• Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a
strain relief.

• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, block and green)
with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small
hole in the junction box bracket, Use UL listed wire nuts of
appropriate size to connect incoming ground to green, white
to white and block to block.

oInstall the junction box cover using #10 hex heed screw.

Check to be sure that wires ore not pinched under the cover.

PowerCord ___[__

Junction Box Wires

Cover

Ground

White, Blackand Green "'.'_ .... iI / Screw

Dishwasher Wires _'/ .....

Figure BB

If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a
ground must be provided by the installer.
When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to
use UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and
aluminum- to-copper connectors

STEP 19-PRETEST CHECK LIST

Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid
charges for a service call that is not covered by your

warranty.

[] Check to be sure power is OFF.
D Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.
[] Locate the Owner's Hanuel set aside in Step 1.
[] Read the Owner's Honuol for operating instructions.
[] Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and

close freely, check for proper routing of spring cable over
pulley, tf door drops or closes when released, adjust spring
tension. See Step 2, Figure G.

[] Checkto be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher,

not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
components. SeeStep 10.

[] Checkdoor alignment with tub, If door hits tub, level

dishwasher. SeeSteps 14 and 15,

[] Pulllower rack out, about halfway. Checkto be sure it does

not roll back or forward on the door. If the rock moves,

adjust leveling legs. SeeStep !4.

[] Check door alignment with cabineL If clear hits cabinet,

reposition dishwasher. See Step !5.

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

wiring or other components. See Step !6.

[]

Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in

contact with other components. Contact with motor or
dishwasher frame could cause noise.

[]

[3

[]

Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water

temperature. Incoming water temperature must

be between 120°F and !50°F. A minimum of 120°F
temperature is required for best wash performance. See
"Prepare Hot Water Line," page S.

Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to

lubricate the pump sea!.

Turn on water supply_Check for leaks.Tighten connections

ifneeded.

[] Removeprotective film if present from the control panel

and door.

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STEP 20-DISHWASHER WET TEST

[] Turn on power supplg or plug power cord into outlet;

if equipped.

[] Latch door.
[] Push "Rinse Onlg" button.
[] Push Start/Reset pad one time. Dishwasher should start.
[] Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water

does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure that water
and power are turned on.

[] Check for leaks under the dishwasher, Ifa leak is found, turn

off power at the breaker, then tighten connections. Restore
power after leak is corrected.

[] Checkfor leaks around the door. A leak around the door

could be caused bg door rubbing or hitting against
adjacent cabinets, Reposkionthe dishwasher if necessarg.
SeeStep 15.

[] Thedishwasher will drain and turn off about S minutes after

itwas started. Check drain lines. If leaksare found, turn off
power at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessarg.

Restorepower after corrections are made. SeeSteps 7

and !7,

[] Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water

has drained, tf not, check that disposer plug has been
removed and/or air gap is not plugged, Also Check drain

hose to be sure it is not kinked underneath or behind
dishwasher, See Step 17.

El Press Start/Reset pad once again and run dishwasher

through another "Rinse Onlg" cgcle, Check for leaks and
correct if required.

STEP 21-REPLACE TOEKICK

• Place toekick against the legs of the dishwasher, ' _

Attachment

Screws

FigureCC

° Align the toekick with the bottom edge and make sure it is

against the floor.

• Insert and tighten the two toekick attachment screws, The
toekick should stag in contact with the floor.

Tip: Make sure toekick is against floor to minimize noise,

STEP 22-LITERATURE

° Be sure to leave complete literature package, these

Installation Instructions and product samples and/or coupons

with the consumer.

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