GE L0523252 Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions

Built-In
Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

IMPORTANT- Observe all

governing codes and 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 your

Owner's Manual for future reference.

• Skill Level -Installation of this dishwasher requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper

installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the GEAppliance Warranty.

• Completion Time - 1 to 3 Hours. New installations

require more time than replacement installations.

IMPORTANT- The dishwasher

MUST be installed to allow for future removal from
the enclosure if service is required.

Ifvou received a damaged dishwasher, VOUshould

immediatelv contact your dealer or builder.
Optional Accessories- Seethe Owner'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, safety
glasses or goggles should be worn.

_ WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire,

or injury to persons, the installer must
ensure that the dishwasher is completely

enclosed atthe time of installation.

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

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

to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop

(in literature package).

[] Two Phillips head, color matched toekick screws

(in literature package).

2Wood Screws 2 Color Matched

ToekickScrews

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

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

thread on one end,opposite end sizedto fit water supply)
[] Thread sealtape
[] ULListedwire nuts(3)

Materials For New Installations Only:

[] Air gapfor drain hose,if required
[] Waste tee for houseplumbing, if applicable
[] Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
[] Screwtype hose clamps

[] Strain relieffor electrical connection.
[] Handshut-off valve

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

Shut-0ff

90° Elbow,

Valve

Ferrule and
Compression Nut

Thread

Seal Tape

Wire Nuts (3)

Waste Tee

Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord,if applicable)

Hot Water line

Screw Type Strain Relief

Air Gap Hose Clamps

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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

[] Gloves

For New Installations Only:

[] Tubingcutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole saw set

Screwdriver

Flashlight

Bucket

Gloves

1/4"
and 5/16"

Nutdriver

6"Adjustable

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Safety Glasses

Hole Saw Set

Level

TubingCutter

Carpenters
Square

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Measuring Tape

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Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

34"to35"

Undersideof

Countertop

to Floor

Max.

Square

and

Plumb

FigureA

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beEvenwith Plumbingand ElectricSenlice

RoomFloor. MustEnterShadedArea

• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep
and 17-5/8" to 18"wide. The opening should be 34"to
35"max. height.

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

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

enclosure.

CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,

allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and

adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow

25-5/8"rain. clearance
from the front of the

dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B

Countertop

Dishwashert_Ii_

_5/8"

Opening2" Minimum

FigureB

Note: ADA installation, (32-1/2")beneath 34"high counter-

tops may be accomplished by adjusting the toekick and

leveling legs.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.

• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.

• Do not connect drain lines from other devices
to the dishwasher drain hose.

• 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 if waste tee or disposer connec-
tion is less than 18" above the floor to prevent siphoning.

DRAIN PREPARATION

The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:

Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than

18"above the floor?

Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"

above floor?

If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,
Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1

or Method 2 may be used. Figure C or Figure D.

CAUTION:

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor.

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.

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Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

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FigureC

Method 2 - High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer

Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside

of countertop.

FigureD

Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to

manufacturer's instructions.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure Afor the drain hose

connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING

FORPERSONAL SAFETY:Remove house

fuse or open circuit breaker before

beginning installation. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug 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 15or 20 ampere circuit breaker
or time delay fuse.

• Wiring must be 2wire with ground.

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

Grounding Instructions - Cable Direct

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanentwiring 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.

Grounding Instructions - Power Cord Models

This appliance must be grounded, In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current, The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed
and grounded in accordance with local codes and

ordinances.

WARNING

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 you are in doubt that

the appliance is properly grounded,

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1-1/2"Dia.

Hole(Max.)

from

Cabinet

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Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

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

• Cut a 1-1/2"max, dia, hole to admit the electrical cable.
The hole must be free of sharp edges. Ifthe cabinet

wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a

bushing.

• Cable direct connections may pass through the same
hole asthe drain hose and hotwater line, if convenient.

If cabinetwall 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 connection is onthe 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 ground-
ing type receptacle. The power-supply receptacle for

the appliance shall be installed in acabinet or on a
wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the

appliance is to be installed.

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