GE GHDA960K00BB, GHDA960K00WW, GHDA980K00BB, GHDA980K00WW, GHDA986K00SS Installation Guide

GEConsun-ler & Irqdu,striai
Appliances

Installation Instructions

Built-In Dishwasher

If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737) or visit our website at: www.ge.corn

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Readthese instructions completely and
carefully.

IMPORTANT - Observeo11governingcodesand

ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Besureto leave these instructions for the
consumer's end local,inspector's use,

• Note to Consumer- Keepthese instructions with your
Owner's Manualfor future reference.

• Skill Level - Installation ofthis dishwasherrequires
basic mechanical,electrical and plumbingskills.Proper

installationisthe responsibilityofthe installer,Product
failure due to improperinstallation isnotcoveredunder
the GEApplianceWarranty. Seewarranty information.

• Completion Time- 1to 3 Hours . New installations require
moretime than replacement installations.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT -_edishwasherMUST

be installedto allowfor future removal from the enclosure
if service isrequired.

if9ou receiveda damaged dishwasher,youshould
immediatelycontactyourdealerorbuilder.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and observe oll CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
shown throughout these instructions. WhiLe performing

instollotions described in this booklet, gloves, sofetg glasses
or goggles should beworn,

imagination at work

Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

[] Two#8-1B x 5/8" Phillipsspecialheadscrews,to

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop

or sides of cabinets_{Tapedto top or side of

Drain Hose

dishwasher.)

[] Sideandtap trim pieces on somemodels
[] Z Side-mounting brackets with four ttB Pan-head

mounting screws {fornon-wood countertopslon

some models

[] DrainHose and Hose Clamp

_t8Phillips
Special Head Screws

s/B" long

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

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

external thread on one end,opposite end sizedto

£rtwater supplg)

[] Threadsealtape

[] ULListed wire nuts(3)

90* Elbow,
Ferrule and

Compression Nut

Materials For New Installations Onlg:

[] Airgap for drainhose,if required

[] Waste teefor house plumbing, if applicable

[] Electricalcableorpowercord,ifapplicable WasteTee

[] Screwtype hose clamps I_
[] Strain relieffor electrical connection

[] Hand shut-off valve {recommended)
[] Water line3/8" min. copper or _J2" rain. plastic

(plastic must betested for temperatureand Air

pressure) Gap

[] Couplerfor extending drain line. if applicable

Sideand Top THm Pieces on some models

,=.. : i

HoseClamp _

#8 Phillips Pan.head Screws Side-Mounting Brackets

3/8" long for slde-mounting on some models
on _ome models

Hand
Shut-Off

Valve

Electrical Cable Hot Water Line

(or POwer Cord, if applicable}

Screw Tape Strain Relief
Hose Clamps

Thread Wire Nuts {31
Seal Tope

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillipshead screwdriver
rJ E/a"and 5/3.6" nutdriver

[] 6"Adjustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenterssquare
[] Measuringtape

[] Safety glosses
[] Flashlight

[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] 3.5/16"socket (optionalfor skid removal)

[] Gloves

For New Installations Onlg:

[] Tubing cutter
[] Drilland appropriate bits

[] Hole sow set

5/Z6" Nutdrlver

Level

Screwdriver

\

5/16" Socket

Flashlight

Gloves Bucket Hole Saw Set Drill and Bits

6" AdJustable

Wrench

Safety Glasses

Tubing Cutter Square

Heesuring Tape

Carpenters

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

This Wall Area

ust be Free

I_,,IPipe'

34-1/2"=1/a"J

Undersideof.

Countertop

to Floor

uore

Plumb

FloorMUST

be Evenwith

Room Floor

Figure A

• The rough cabinet opening must be at least Z4" deep. 2a"
wide and approximately 3a-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the eountectop.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• FoBowlocalcodesandordinances.

• Do not e_<ceed10' distance to drain.

NOTE:This dishwasher isequippedwitha high drain loop.

Thereis no minimum height required for drain hoserouting.

However,3.8"minimumfrom floorto center ofwaste tee or
disposerinlet isrequired.SeeFigureD.

Plumbing and ElectricServic e

Hust Entershaded Are a

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose isno
more than 10' in length for proper drainage.

* The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and

back. and must not support an_ port of the enclosure.

CLEARANCES:When
installed into o corner,

allow Z" min, deoronce

between dishwasher and

adjacentcabinet,wallor

other oppllonce_.Allow

2_-3/8" rain. clearance
from the front of the

dishwasher for door
opening. Figure8

/_ Countert.op

28-318"

.3_

- ClearanceforDoor

Opening2"Minimum

Figure8

Figure C

Hethod1 - AirGapwRhWasteTeeorDisposer
Anairgapmust beusedwhenrequired bgIoca]codesandordinances.
Theairgapmust be install_l accordingto manufacturer'sinstructions.

DETERHINE DRAIN HETHOD

The type of drain installationdependson the following

questions,
[] Dolocal codesor ordinances require on air gap?
[] Iswaste tee lessthan 18"abovefloor?.

Ifthe answerto either question isYES,Hethod 1 MUST
be used.

• Ifthe answersoreNO,either method may be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill o _,-1/2" diD. hole in the cabinet wall 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
drainline to disposer,check to be F=={

removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT Hopper

sure that drain plug has been [_ 41-- Remove

DRAIN iF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE, Plug

18"

Figure D

Method 2 -Built-in "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or
Disposer

Note: Avoid unnecessary service callcharges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Installation Preparation

PREPAREELECTRICALWRIING

FORPERSONALSAFETY:

Removehouse fuse or open circuit breaker

before beginning installation. Do not use
an extension cord or adopter plug with this
appliance.

Electrical Requirements

• Thisappliance must be supplied with 120V,60H2_,and
connected to an individual properlg grounded branch circuit,
protected by a 15 or 20 amperecircuitbreaker or time delay
fuse,

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C(176°F).

• Ifthe electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding,

Grounding Instructions-CableDirect

This appliance must be connected to agrounded metal.

permanent wiring system, or onequipmentgrounding

conductormust be run with the circuit conductorsandbe
connectedto the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.

GroundingInstructions-Power CordModels
Thisappliance must be grounded.Inthe event of o malfunction

or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistancefor electric current,
Thisappliance isequippedwith a cordhaving onequipment
groundingconductor anda grounding plug. Theplug must

be plugged into an appropdateoutlet that is installed and
grounded in accordancewith all local codesand ordinances.

vT_lv,v/,_]_',11p 1,='1

Theimproperconnection of the equipment

grounding conductor can result in a nsk
of electric shock.Checkwith o qualified

electrician or servicerepresentativeif you
are in doubt that the appliance isproperlg
grounded,

3" from

Cobinet

Location

Figure E

Formodelsequipped with power cord: Do not modif_Jthe plug
providedwith the appliance: if it will not rr_the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed bg e qualified technician.

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from eitherside.rear or the
floorwithinthe shadedarea.

• Cut o 1-1/2" max.dia. hole to admit the electrical cable. Cable
direct connections may pass through the same hole as the

drain hose and hat water line.if convenient. If cabinet wall is
metal,the ho_eedgemust be covered with a bushing.

Note: Powercords with plug must pass through a separate
hole.

ElectricalConnectionto Dishwasher
Electricalconnection is on the right front of dishwasher,

• Forcable direct connections the cobb must be routed as
shown in Figure E.Cablemust extend o minimumof 24" from

the rear well.

• Forpower cord connections, install o3-prong grounding type
receptacle inthe sink cabinet rear wall, 6"min. or 3-8"max.
from the opening, 6"to 18" above the floor.

Area Groun

White.

Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enterfrom either side,rear or floor withinthe
shaded area shownin FigureF.

• The line may passthrough the same hole as the electrical

cable and drain hose.Or,cuton additional l-l/Z" dia, holeto
accommodatethe water line.If powercord with plug is used,

water line must not passthrough power cord hole.

• I I •

i •

I •

i_ 1-U2" Do.

Shut-off

Hot

From

Cabinet

Cabinet

FigureF

,2" From Floor

Water Une Connection

• Turn offthe water suppl_l.

• Install a hand shut-off valvein anaccessiblelocation,such
asunder the sink,(Optional,but strongly recommended and

may be required by local codes.}

• Water connection ison the left side of the dishwasher. Install
the hot water inlet line, using no lessthan 3/8" O.D,copper

tubing_Routethe line as shown in Figure Fand extend
forward at least 19" from rear well.

- Adjust water heater for 120=Fto 3.50°Ftemperature.

• Flushwater line to cleonout debris.

• Thehot water supply linepressuremustbe 20-120 PSI.

CAUTION:

STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE

• With dishwasher on thewood skid,check the door balance
b_lopening and closing the door,

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

Note:Increaseor decrease
tension asshown. Adjust

both springsto the some

tension setting to correct

ba}once. Increase

Spring

Tensior

Insert Hook

Over Bracket

Correct

Spring

Tension

incorrect

Figure G

Tip.'If doorspringadjustment is necessary, checkdoor

opening and closing.[fdoor does not open easilyor fallstoo
quickly, check spring cable routing, Thecable isheld in place
by "shoulders" on the pulley.Checkto be sure cablehasnot

slipped overthe pulley shoulders,

STEP ;t REMOVE WOOD BASE,

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT-oo notkickoffwoodbose Damage

will occur,

• Movethe dishwasher close to the installation location and lay
it on itsback.

• Removethe four leveling legs on the underside ofthe wood
bosewith on adjustable wrench or 3.5/16"socket.

• Discard bose.

Oo not ren_ve wood base until _ou are ready to instil the

dishwasher, The dlshwad_er will tip over when the door is opened

If the wood I_se Is removed.

Q BEFORE YOU BEGIN

yellow topeond stuckto thetop or sideof the dishwasher.

Removedrainhose from upper rack, if it has not been pre-
installed, and set asidefor usein Step 5A.

Locate and set aside (forusein Step_.Z)the

2 Phillipsspecial head screws wrapped with

Figure H

•Screwleveling legs backinto the dishwasher frame,
oppro×imotely 1/4" from frame as shown,

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STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICK

• Removethe
2 toekick screws
and toekick.
Setasidefor use

inStep16

FigureI Toekick Screws

STEP 4 INSTALL POWER CORD

Skipthis step ifdishwasher will bedirect wired or has o
factors installed power cord.
Use Power CordKitWxogx70910, available for purchase

from on authorized GEAppliance Dealer.Thepower cord and

connectionsmust comply with the National Electrical Code,
Section a.ZZand/or local codesand ordinances,

• Maximum power cordlength is6'.

A C

Remove Insert Power

Junction Box

Cover Strain Relief

and TightenGround

Check That White, Black and

Green Dishwasher Wires Are D

Threaded Thru Small Use UL Listed

Hole in Bracket Wire Nuts

Remove 2

White

,Block

STEP5 INSTALL 90" ELBOW

•Wrap g0°elbow with thread seal tope.

• Install a 90" elbow onto the water valve.

• Do not overtighten 90° elbow. Front of Dishwasher
Water valve bracket could {_

bendor wotel:valve _,
_tting could break_ "1

• Positionthe end of _ I _r'_
the elbowto face F _J.J._- _ __

the rear ofthe /' 1

dishwasher. | _.J Water Valve

I _____ _ Bracket

Elbow90'_.I_i_ - I I

I -- \ I_ Fill

o

_ Thread

_guteK "_ SeolTope

STEPSA INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO

DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Skipthis step if drain hosehas beenpre-installed. In
this step you will need the drainhoseset aside prior

to Step 1.

• Remove hose damp attached to drain hose.Placehose
clamp overthe small end of the drain hose,
Tip: Preventdrain hose damage and possible leaks.

Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.

• Pushthe small end of the drain hoseover the drain port of
the dishwasher,see Figure L.

• Makesure hose isfull_ seated on the dishwasher drain port.

• Positionhose clamp against the front lipof the drain hose

andtighten clornp:

Figure J

* Connect incoming power cord white (orribbed)to dishwasher

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

• Replacejunction boxcover•Besure wires ore not pinched

• under the cover.

G

Hose

Figure L

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STEP 6 POSITION WATER LINE

AND HOUSE WIRING

• Positionwater supplyline and housewiring on the floor of
the opening to ovoid interference with bose of dishwasher

and componentsunder dishwasher.

STEP 8 SLIDE DISHWASHER

PARTIALLYINTO CABINET.

DONOTPUSHAGAINSTFRONTPANELWITHKNEES.DAMAGE

WILLOCCUR.

• Slidedishwasher into the openingo few inchesat a time.

_" sH I-S" _"

I I ,//_ House ._.._ _x H

I[ /_' VVater Wiring _L_ _ JI )o Not PushAgainst

=:::5/- uoo Fron,ooorPone,Wi,h

Figure M

Figure O

• Asyou proceed, pull the drain hosethrough the opening

STEP 7 INSERT DRAIN HOSE

THROUGH CABINET

• Turn the dishwasheruprightand positionin frontof the
opening.Insertdrainhoseinto the hole in cabinetside.Ifo

power cordisused,guidethe endthrough oseparatehole.

• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher and

Knee. Damage toThe
Door PanelWillOccur.

under the sink.Stoppushingwhen the dishwasher iso few
inchesforward of adjacent cabinets.

there is no interferencewith the water line and wiring or any

other component.

STEP 9 INSTALL TRIM PIECES

,Hose Length10'

Blanket

Skipthis step if trim isnotsupplied withthe dishwasher.

• Locate trim strips insidedishwasher.

• Presstrim onto the tub flangeon eachside,Start with the top
edge,pressing on es gou move towards the bottom.

- Pressthe two top tdm pieceson each sideof the latch,

• Open and closethe door to checkthat trim doesnot bind and
doesnot interfere with doorlatch.

Wiring

Power Cord

(If Used)

Rgure N

rip: Positionwater line end housewiring on the floor to avoid

interference with baseof dishwasher.

Trim

Figure P

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STEP 9A INSTALL SIDE-HaUNT

BRACKETS(included with
some models)

Skipthis stepif undersideof €ountertop iswood or
wood-like material

• Installside-mount bracketsif undersideof countertop is

granite or similar materiel that will not accept wood screws.
The bracket kit is located in the Owner'sManual bog on

modelswith thisfeature,

Note: The bracketsore available for purchasewhen
neededfor models not foctorg equippedwith the sidemount

kit. Order pert GPF65from gour authorized GEAppliance

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-bead
screws included with the kit. Refer to Side-Mounting

Step 12, Figure U for orientotlon Bracketson
and placement.

fame model_

STEP 10 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 bg opening and closing door.

• Push dishwasher into the cabinet. The edges of the
dishwasher door should be behind the cabinet frame and

evenlg aligned with the front face of cob)net doors.

• ¢orefull_l open and close the door to ensure the door panel is

not catching or rubbing on the cabinet frame,

STEP 11 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT - Dishw°shermustbelevel

for proper dish rock operation and wash performance.

• Place level on door and rock track as shown• Check to make

sure that the dishwasher is level,

Check

Level- Check

Front-

to-Boc(, Leve_

Figure R

• Level the dishwasher bg adjusting the four leveling legs

individuallu.

• If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, loosen
junction box brecket screw (through the access hole) and

rotate bracket clockwise.

Tip: Pull lower rock out, about halfwo g. Check to be sure the

rock does not roll forward or back into dlshwosher. Ifthe rock

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

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

Door

Fitsand

Swings

Book

Behind

Cabinet

Frame

Alignment

Figure Q

Correct

Door Catches

Cobinet Frame

nment

J. Box Access Hole I

Figure$

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STEP 12 POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

In this step gou wiU need the 2 Phillips special head He_hod 2
screws set aside prior to Step 1. Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides

The dishwasher must be secured to the €ountertop or the • Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet, Refer
cabinet sides. When the underside of the countertop is wood, to Step 10. Figure Q and Step 11, Door panel and/or control

use Hethod 1, Use Method 2 when the underside of the panel must not hit cabinets or countertop.
countertop is made of a material, such as granite, that will not . Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the

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 €ountertop. HounUng screws

must be driven straight and flush, Protruding,screw heads

could scratch the door panel or control panel and interfere
with door operation.

Hethod 1
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.

• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer
to Step 10, Figure Qend Step 11. Door panel eed/or control

panel must not hit cabinets or €ountertop.

• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop

with the 2 Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to
Figure 1",Hake certain screws ore driven straight and flush to
prevent panel damage.

2 Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to Figures U
and V. Hake certain screws are driven straight and flush to

prevent panel damage.

Mounting _----_'__

T,,h _r,,m= ( /"At_- _" Countertop

.... _'_ t _ Moun'dng

"_" ,. Rrnckpt Brackets

I _="_'_ -- 8racket

J I _ Attachment

I _ Screws

(2 Each

FigureU Side)

Brockef._ Wood Co,untertop

//frT

Figure T

STEP 13 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect water supplg 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.

IH PORTANT- Checkto be sure that door springdoes

not rub or contact the fill hoseor water supplg line.Testbu
openingand closingthe door.Reroutethe linesIf necessartj.

Gronite Countertop

./

Figure v

Suppl U Line

Door 90" Elbow

Spring

FigureW

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STEP 14 CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOWALL LOCALCODESANDORDINANCES.

Identifg the tape ofdrain hose you hove.The molded end of

the drainhosewillfit 5/8"through 1_diameterinlet portson

the air gap,wastetee ordisposer.

• Determinesizeofinlet port

• Cut drain hoseconnector onthe marked line,if required, to _t

the inlet port,

TYPE1

Cutting Line

IMPORTANT: Do notcut corrugated portion of hose

TYPE 2

Cutting Lines

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

• Connectdrainlinetoair gap,wastetee ordisposer using
either previous]gdetermined method.

Method 3,- Airgap with wastetee or disposer

WasteTeeInstallation

Figure Z

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

disposer

DisposerInstallation

IMPORTANT: Do notcutcorrugatedportionofhose

Figure X

• If a longer drain hoseis required, oddup to 42" of length for

a total of 3.0'to the foctorg installed hose. Use5/8" or 7/8"
insidediameterhoseand e coupler to connect the twohose
ends.Securethe connectionwith hose clamps,

Coupler

Hose Clamp

Figure Y

•Securethe drain hoseto the air gap.wastetee ordisposer

with clamps.

Note:.TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET
FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

Waste Tee Installation

FigureAA

DisposerInstandtion

IMPO RTANT- Whenconne=ingdrainlineto

disposer,checktobesurethatthedrainplughasbeen

removed. DISHWASHERWILL NOTDRAINIFPLUGISLEFTIN

PLACE.

4-- emove

Hopper

Plug

Tip:Avoidunnecessorg service coil charges. Alwogs be sure

disposer droin plug has been removed before ottoching
dishwasher droin hose to the disposer.

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STEP 15 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

Skip this step if dishwasher is equipped with power cord.
Verifg that power is turned off at the source.

If e power cord with plug is used. proceed to Step 16.

• Removejunctlon box cover.

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

strain relief, []

• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white,blockand green) []

with stripped ends. Insert dishwasherwiresthroughthe small
holein thejunction box.Usewire nutsto connectincoming
groundto green,white to white and blockto black.

• Replacejunction box cover.Checkto be surethat wiresare

not pinchedunderthe cover.

Remove Insert Powe

JUnction Box Cord WiresThru _ J

Cover Strain Relief

CheckThat White, Block IE_ q

and Green Dishwasher._4-37_ _ J

Wires Are Threaded D

Thru Small HoLe in Bracket Use UL Listed

Wire Nuts

Figuree8

If house wiring isnot 2-wire with ground,a

ground must be providedbg the installer.
When housewiring is aluminum, besureto

useULListedanti-oxidant compoundand
aluminum- to-copper connectors

STEP 16 PRETESTCHECK LIST

Review this list after instulling pour dishwasher to
avoid charges for o service coil that is not covered by your

wurrontg.

[] Check to be sure power is OFF.

Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.

Locatethe Owner's Manual in the literature package.

[] Road the Owner's Hanual for operating instructions.
[] Check door opening and closing, if door does not open end

close freelg, check for proper routing of spring cable over
pulleU. If door drops or closes when released, adjust spring

tension. See Step 1,Figure G.

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

not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
components. See Step 8.

[] Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level

dishwasher. See Steps ll and 12.

[] Pull lower rack out, about holfwag. Check to be sure it does

not roll beck or forward on the door. If the rack moves,
adjust leveling legs.See step 11.

[] Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,

reposition dishwasher, See Step 12.

[] check that doorspring doesnot contact water line, fillhose,

wiring or other components.SeeStep $3.

[] Verifg water supplg and drain lines a re not kinked or in

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

[] Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verifg water

temperature. Incoming water temperature must
be between 120"F and :[S0"F. Aminimum of 120"F

temperature is required for best wash performoeee. See

"Prepare Hot Water Line," page S.

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

lubricate the pump seal.

[] Turn on water supplg. Check for leaks. Tighten connections

if needed,

[] Removeprotectivefilm if presentfrom the controlpanel

and door.

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STEP 17 DISHWASHER WET TEST

[] Turnon powersupplgJarplugpowercordintooutlet,

if equipped).

[] Latchdoor.

[] Push"RinseOnlg" utton.
[] PushStart/Reset pad once, Dishwashershouldstart.

[] Checkto e sure that water enters the dishwasher.If water

does not enter the dishwasher,check to e surethat water
and power ore turned on.

n Checkfor leaks under the dishwasher.If o leek isfound, turn

offpower supplg,then tighten connections.Restorepower
after leak iscorrected.

[] Checkforleaksaroundthedoor.A leakaroundthedoor

coulde causedg doorruingorhittingagainst

adjacentcainets,Repositionthedishwasherifnecessarg.

SeeStep12.

[] Thedishwasher willdrain and turn off aout 5 minutes after

itwas started. Checkdrain lines.If leaks are found, turn off
power atthereaker and correctplumingasnecessarg.
Restorepower after correctionsoremade. SeeSteps5A

and la,

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

has drained, If not. check that disposer plug has een

removed and/or airgap isnotplugged.See Step Ij'.

[] PressStart/Reset pad onceagain and run dishwasher

through another "RinseOnlg" cgcle,Checkfor leeks and
correct if required.

STEP 18 REPLACE TOEKICK

• Placetoekick against the legs ofthe dishwasher,

Screws

Figure CC

• Align the toekick withthe attain edge and make sureit is
against the floon

•insert andtightenthetwo toekickattachmentscrews.The
toekickshouldstagincontactwiththefloor.

Tip: Makesure toekick isagainst floor to minimize noise.

STEP 19 LITERATURE

• Besureto leave complete literature package and Installation

Instructions with the consumer.

SPECIFICATIONSSUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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