GE GSD6860J10SS, GSD6900J10BB, GSD6900J10CC, GSD6900J10WW, GSD6900J15BB Installation Guide

Installation

Built-In
Dishwasher

Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely mid carefully.

•IMPORTANT - Ol,se,,'e.llg,,ve,'.i.g

codes and ordinances,

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instruc-
dons for the consumer's and local inspector's use.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with

your Owner's Manual for flmu'e reterence.

• Skill Level - Installation of this dishwasher requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper installa-
tion is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure
due to improper installation is not covered under the
GE Appliance Waxranty.

• Completion Time - 1 to 3 Hours, New installations

require more time than replacement installations.

•IMPORTANT - The_lish,,'.she,MUST_,e

installed to alhm tot fllture remoxal fl'om the enclo-
sure if serxice is required,

If wm receixed a damaged dislmasher, you should
immediateh' contact your dealer O1"builder.

Optional Accessories - See the o,vne,"s M.n_,.1

for axailable 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, safety
glasses or goggles should be worn.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

[] Two#8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8"long to

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop orto
side of cabinetry. (Tapedtotop or side of

dishwasher.)

[] Side and top trim pieces
[] 2 Side mounting brackets with 4mounting screws

(for non-wood countertops) on some models

2Wood Screws

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

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

thread on one end,opposite end sizedto fit water supply)
[] Thread seal tape
[] ULListed 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 applicable
[] Screwtype hose clamps

[] Strain relieffor electrical connection.
[] Handshut-off valve (recommended)

[] Water line 3/8"min. copper or 1/2"rain. plastic

(plastic must betested for temperature and pressure)

[] Couplerfor extending drain line, if applicable

Trim Pieces

(somemodels)

4,#8 Pan head Phillips Screws Side Mounting Brackets

3/8"long for side mounting (some models)

(somemodels)

_@ _td__Off

90° Elbow, Valve Thread
Ferrule and SealTape

Compression Nut

Electrical Cable

Waste Tee

Air Gap

(or Power Cord,if applicable)

Screw Type Strain Relief
Hose Clamps

Wire Nuts (3)

Hot Water line

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillips head screwdriver
[] 5/16"and 1/4"nutdriver

[] 6"Adjustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucketto catch water when flushing the line
[] 15/16"socket (optional for skid removal)

[] Gloves

For New Installations Only:

[] Tubingcutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole saw set

15/16"Socket

Gloves

Screwdriver

Flashlight

Bucket

2

and 5/16"
Nutdriver

Safety Glasses

Hole Saw Set

6"Adjustable
Wrench

Level

Carpenters
Square

TubingCutter

Measuring Tape

Drill and Bits

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

%I/2"±I/4"
Undersideof

Countermp

toFloor

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FloorMUSTbeEven

WithRoomFloor.

of

3abinets

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and
Plumb

24"

Min,

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 10 fl_et in length fin" proper drainage.

• The dishwasher inust be flfllv enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the

ench)sure.

CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,

allow 2" rain.clearance
between dishwasher and

adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow

28-3/8"rain. clearance
from the front of the

dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B

Countertop

{ - 28-3/8"

• The rough cabinet opening must be at lea,'t 24 deep,
24" _dde and approximately : 4-1/2 high from floor to

underside of the countertop.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Folhm local codes and ordinances.

• Do not exceed 10 teet distance to drain.

Note: This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain

loop. There is no iiliniiiltlii1 height Yeq uired fk)i"drain
hose routing. However, 18" minimum from floor to

center of waste tee or disposer inlet is required. See
Figure D.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following

question.
[] Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

[] Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST

be used.

• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.

FigureB

FigureC

Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturers instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a l-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A fin" the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp

edges.

IMPORTANT: When connect-

ing drain line to disposer, check to
be sure that drain plug has been

removed. DISH_kASHER WILL
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

FigureD

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

Remove

Hopper

Plug

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove

house fllse or open circuit breaker

before begilming installation. Do not

use an extension cord or adapter phlg

with this appliance.

Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and
connected to an individual properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15 or 90 ampere circuit breaker

or time delay fllse.

• Wiring illtist be 2 wire with ground and rated tor 75°C

(176°F).

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

Grounding Instructions-Cable Direct
This appliance must be comaected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding

conductor must be 1"/lll with the circuit conductors and
be com_ected 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
malflmction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resis-
tance tk)r electric current. This appliance is equipped

with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor

and a grounding plug. The plug inust be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Cabinet

FigureE Black

with power cord: Do not modit_' the plug provided with

the appliance: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed bv a qualified technician.

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening fl'om either side, rear
or the floor within the shaded area.

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

hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient.
If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered

with a bushing. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass

through a separate hole.

Electrical Connection to Dishwasher

Electrical com_ection is on the right fl'ont of dishwasher.

• For cable direct com_ections the cable must be routed as
shown in Figure E. Cable must extend a minimum of

24" fl'om the rear wall.

• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong ground-
ing type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" rain.
or 18" max. fl'om the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enter fl'om 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-I/2" dia. hole to accommodate the water line. If

power cord with plug is used, water line must not pass

through power cord hole.

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From

Cabinet

Cabinet Face

FigureF

2" From Floor

Water Line Connection

• Turn off the water supply.

• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location,

such as trader the sink. (Optional, but strongly recom-
mended and may be required by local codes.)

• Water com_ection is on the left side of the dishwasher.

Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8"
O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figm'e

F and extend torward at least 19" fl'om rear wall.

• A(!just water heater fin" 190°F to 150°F temperature.

• Flush water line to clean out debris.

• The hot water supply line pressm'e must be 20-120 PSI.

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[STEP 1] CHECK DOOR BALANCE

With dishwasher on wood skid, check the door balance
by opening and closing the door.

• If door drops open when released, increase spring
tension. If door closes when released, decrease tension.

Note: Increase or decrease

tension as shown. Adjust

both springs to the same

tension setting to correct

balance.

Increase

Spring

Tension

FigureG

Decrease

Spring

Tension

Correct

Incorrect

TIP: If door spring a(!justment is necessary, check door

opening and closing. If door does not open easily or
fidls too quickl 5 check spring cable routing. The cable is
held in place bv "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be
sure cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders.

[STEP 2] REMOVE WOOD BASE,

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT - Do.ot kickoffwoodbase!

Damage will occur.

• Move the dishwasher close to the installation

location and lay it on its back.

• Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of

the wood base with an a(!justable

wrench or 15/16" socket.

• Discard base.

Before You Begin

Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head cotmtertop
motmting screws wrapped with yello_ tape and stuck to
the top or side of the dislmasher.

FigureH

• Screw lex eling legs back into the dislmasher fl'ame,

approximately 1/4" fl'om fl'ame as sh(mn.

Installation Instructions

[STEP 3] REMOVE TOEKICK

• Remme the mo toekick screws.

Remove2

ToekickScrews

FigureI

[STEP 4] INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has
a factory installed power cord,

The power cord and c(mnections must comply with
the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or
local codes and ordinances.

• Maximmn power cord length is 6 teet.

A

Remove

JunctionBox

Cover

StrainBelief _
andTighten

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[STEP 5] INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW

• Wrap 90 ° elbow with thread seal tape.

• Install a 90 ° elbow ()tat() the water xalxe.

FrontofDishwasher

90°
Elbow

Figure K

• Do not ()vet" tighten 90 ° elbow, water valve bracket

could bend or water valve fitting could break.

• Position the end of the elbow to thce the rear of the
dishwasher,

Thread Seal Tape

]STEP 61 POSITION WATER LINE

AND HOUSE WIRING

6round__ __Bhck

B CheckThatWhite, Blacl<and

6teen DishwasherWiresAreThreaded

ThruSmallHob in Bracket

FigureJ

• Cormect incoming power cord white (or ribl)ed) to
dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to black and

ground to dishwasher green wire. Use UL listed wire
mtts of appropriate size.

• Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires are not
pinched trader the cover.

D

UseULListed

WireNuts

• Position water supply line and house wiring on the
floor of the opening to avoid interterence with base

of dishwasher and components under dishwasher.

5"_

Line Wiring

m

Figure L

Installation Instructions

ISTEP 71 INSERT DRAIN HOSE

THROUGH CABINET

• Upright tile dishwasher and position in fl'ont of tile
opening, h/sert drain hose into cabinet wall hole. If
a power cord is used, guide the end through a
separate hole.

MaximumDrainHose

Length10'

Insulation

Blanket_

Hose

House

Wiring

PowerCord

(if Used)

ISTEP91INSTALL TRIM PIECES

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

• Locate trin_ strips inside dishwasher.

• Press trim onto the tub flange on each side. Start with

tile top edge, pressing on as vou move towards tile

bottom.

• Press the two top trim pieces on each side of the latch.

• Open and close the door to check that trim does not
bind and does not interii_re with door latch.

Trim Strip

Trimi! I

Strip it

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Figure 0

TIP: Position water line and house wiring on tile

floor to moid interference with base of dishxxasher.

[STEP 8] SLIDE DISHWASHER

PARTIALLY INTO CABINET

DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES.
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

• Slide dislmasher into tile opening a tew inches at a

tilne.

}o Not PushAgainst

FrontDoorPanelWith
Knee.Damageto The

DoorPanelWill Occur.

• As vou proceed, pull tile drain hose through tile
opening under tile sink. Stop pushing when tile
dishwasher is a few inches forward of ac!jacent

cabinetry.

• Make s/lre drain hose is not kinked under tile dish-

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

FigureN

ISTEP 101PUSH DISHWASHER

INTO FINAL POSITION

Note:If stone

countertops
are used, see
Step 12before
pushingthe

dishwasher
intothe

opening.

FigureP Alignment

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.

• Push dishwasher into the cabinet. The edges of the
dishwasher door should be behind the cabinet fi'ame

and evenly aligned with tile fl'ont thce of cabinet

dooI'S.

• Carefldly open and close tile door to enstlre tile door

panel is not catching or rubbing on tile cabinet fl'ame.

Door

Fitsand
Swings

Back

Behind

Cabinet

Frame',

Correct

DoorCatches

on CabinetFrame

Installation Instructions

ISTEP 111LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT - Dishwasher must be level fl)r proper

dish rack operation and wash perfl)rmance.

• Place level on

door and rack
track inside the (-
tub as showI'J to
check that the
dishwasher is
level,

• Lexel the dish- ]
x_asher bya(!justing L Access Hob

the flmr leveling
legs individually.

• If a(!justment to the

right rear leveling
leg is required,
loosen junction box

bracket screw

(through the access

hole) and rotate FigureR
bracket clockwise,

TIP: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be

sure the rack does not roll forward or back into dish-

washer. If the rack rolls either direction, the dishwasher

must be leveled again.

• If door hits tub, the dishwasher is not installed

FigureQ

correctl> At!just leveling legs to align door to tub.

ISTEP 12 1POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO CABINET

The dishwasher must be secm'ed to the cotmtertop or

the cabinet sides. When cotmtertops are made of wood,
use Method 1. Some models are supplied with side

mounting brackets fin" use when countertops are granite
or other materials that will not accept screws, [.lse

Method 2 to secure dishwasher at the sides,

• Fasten a side motmting bracket to each side of the tub
with the #8 pan head screws pr(;,ided.

Side

Mounting

Brackets

Method 1
Secure dishwasher to wood countertop

• Position dishwasher so that the door lines up with the
fl'ont thce of ac!jacent cabinet.

Brackets WoodCountertop

FigureS

IMPORTANT: Check to be sm'e the dishwasher is
centered in the opening and there is no interference

with a(!jacent cabinets when opening or closing the door.

• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the cotmtei_
top with the 2 Phillips screws provided.

Method 2

For Models supplied with side mounting brackets

• Pull dishwasher out of the opening.just enough to

access the tub fl'ame.

Tub Frame

Install

FigureT

• Position dishwasher so that the door lines up with the
fl'ont thce of a(!jacent cabinet.

IMPORTANT: Check to be sm'e the dishwasher is
centered in the opening and there is no interterence

with a(!jacent cabinets when opening or closing the door.

FigureU

• Fasten the brackets to cabinet sides using the 2
Phillips head cotmtertop screws.

IMPORTANT: Drive screws straight and flush. Protrud-
ing screw heads will scratch the top or sides of the
control panel and can interfere with door closing.

EachSide

StoneCountertop

/

/

Brackets

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[STEP 13 1CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Com_ect water supply line to 90 ° elbow.

• Slide compression inK, then terrule over end of
water line.

• Insert water line into 90 ° elbow.

• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compres-

sion mm

IMPORTANT: Check to be sm'e that door spring

does not rub or contact the fill hose or _ater supply
line. Test by opening and closing the door. Re-route the

lines if necessary.

ISTEP 141 CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1"

diameter com_ections on the air gap, waste tee or
disposer. Cut on the marked line as required ti)r your

installation. Cutting Lines

Compression Nut

Figure V

/ go° Elbow

DoorSpring

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

• Com_ect drain line to air gap, _aste tee or disposer
using either prexiously determined method.

Method 1 - Air gap with waste tee or disposer

iMPORTANT:Do not cut corrugated FigureW

portion of hose

• ]fa hmger drain hose is required, add up to 42" of
length fi)r a total of 10 fl, length to the thctorv installed

hose, Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a
coupler to com_ect the two hose ends. Secure the

com_ection with hose damps,

Hose Clamp

FigureX

/

Hose Clamp

Coupler

• Secm'e the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or
disposer with clamps.

Note: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT

EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation

Figuref

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

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

FigureZ

IMPORTANT: When com_ecting

drain line to disposeI; check to be
stlre that drain plug has been

removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEKF IN PLACE.

4--- Remove

Hopper

Plug

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Installation Instructions

ISTEP151CONNECT POWER

SUPPLY

Skip this step if equipped with power cord
Verify that power is turned off at the source,

(If a power cord with plug is used, proceed t(> Step 16.)

• Removejui1ctioi_ box cover.

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

• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and

green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires
through the small hole in thejm_ction box. Use wire

nuts to com_ect inc()ming gro/md to green, white to

white and black to black.

• Replace junction box cover. Check to be sure that
wires are not pinched m_der the cover.

A C

Remove Insert Power

Junction Box Cord Wires Thr

Cover Strain Relief

__ and Tighten White

Groundd __ Black

B Check That White, Black and -4_',-'_" J

Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded

Thru Small Hole in Bracket [}

UseULListed

Figure AA Wire Nuts

[STEP 16] PRE-TEST 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 sm'e power is OFK

[] Open door and remove all fi)am and paper

packaging.

[] Locate the Owner's Mamlal in the literature

package.

[] Read tile Owner's Manual fin" operating

in structions.

[] Check door opening and closing. If door does not

open and close fl'eelv or tends to thll, check spring
cable routing. See Step 1.

[] Check to be sm'e that wiring is secm'e trader tile

dishwasher, not pinched or in contact with door
springs or other components. See Step 10.

[] Check door aligmi_ent with tub. If door hits tub,

level dishwasher. See Step 11.

[] Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be

sm'e it does not roll back or flwward on the door. If
the rack moves, at!just leveling legs. See Step 11.

[] Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits

cabinet, reposition dishwasher. See Step 12.

[] (;heck that door spring does not contact water line,

fill hose, wiring or other compoi_ents. See Step 13.

[] Verif}' water supply and drain lines are not kinked

or" in contact with other components. Contact with
motor or dishwasher fl'ame could cause noise.

[] Turn on tile sink hot water t.mcet and verif}' water

temperatm'e. Incoming water temperature must be
between ] 20°F and 150°F. ] 20°F rain. temperature

is required fin" best wash perflwmance. See "Pre-
pare Hot Water Line," page 4.

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

dishwasher to lubricate the pmnp seal.

[] Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten

cmmections if needed.

[] Remove protective film if present from tile control

panel and door.

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ISTEP 171 DISHWASHER WET TEST

[] Turn on power supply (or plug power cord into

outlet, if equipped).

[] Latch door.

[] Push "Rinse Onlv" button.

[] Push start/reset pad once.
[] Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher.

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

[] Gheck fin" leaks under the dishwasher. If leak is

J'otnld, ttlrI1 power supply oil then tighten coni1ec-

tions. Restore power atter leak is corrected.

[] Check fi)r leaks around the door. A leak around the

door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting
against ac{jacent cabinetr> Reposition the dish-

washer if necessary. See Step 19.

[] The dishwasher will drain and turn ott abotlt 5

minutes at*er it was started. Check drain lines. If
leaks are toun(-1, turn power ott at the breaker,

correct as necessary. Restore power atiei" corrections
are made. See Step 14.

[] Open dishwasher door and make stlre iIlost of the

water has drained. If not, check that disposer plug

has been removed and/or air gap is not plugged.
See Step 14.

[STEP 18] REPLACE TOEKICK

• Place toekick against the legs ol the dish_asher.

FigureBB

• 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 stay in contact with the

_1oor,

TIP: Make sure toekick is against floor to minimize

noise.

[] Press Start/Reset pad once again and run dish-

washer through another "Rinse Only" cycle. Check

tot leaks and correct if required.

lSTEP 191LITERATURE

• Be sure to leaxe complete literature package and
installation instructions with the consumer.

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