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Appliances

Installation instructions

Built-in Dishwasher

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.,

IMPORTANT- Observe all governingcodes 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 gour
Owner's Manual for future reference,

• Skill Level - Installation of this dishwasher requires
basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills Proper

installation is the responsibilitg of the installer° Product
failure due to improper installation is not covered under

the GEAppliance Worruntgo See warranty information

• Completion Time - ! to 3 Hours New installations require
more time than replacement installations

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IM PORTANT- ThedishwasherMUST

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

tf gou received o damaged dishwasher, gou should
immediatelg contact gout dealer or builder

Optional Accessories - See the 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 and either
safety glasses or goggles should be worn,

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEPTHESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

[] Two #8 Phillips head wood screws. 5/8" !ong to

secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
(in literature package)

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

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

external thread on one end. opposite end sized to

fit water supply}
D Thread seat tape
[] UL Listed wire nuts (31

Materials For New installations Onlg:

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

[] Screw type hose clamps
[] Strain relief for electrical connection

[] Hand shut-off valve
[] Water line 3/8" min copper

[] Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable

2Wood Screws

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90"Elbow+
Ferruleand

CompressionNut

WasteTee

Air
Gap

Hand Thread
Shut-Off SealTope

Valve

Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if appticablel

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ScrewType

HoseClamps

Wire Nuts 131

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Strain Relief

Hot Water Line

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

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

[] T2S torque driver (PDW IIonlg)
[] 6" Adjustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenters square
[] Heosuring tape

[] Safetg glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] Gloves

For New Installations Onlg:

[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits

[] Hole saw set

Head
Screwdriver

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T2STorque
Driver

Flashlight

Gloves

Level

5116"Nutdriver

6" Adjustable
Wrench

Sofetg 61asses

Bucket HoleSaw Set Drill and Bits

TubingCutter

MeasuringTope

Carpenters
Square

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

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

Underside of

CounteRop

to Floor

Square

and

Plumb

FloorMUST

be Evenwith

Figure A

•The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, !7-5/B"

to 18 wide and oppro×imatelLj 34-1/2" high from floor to
underside of the countertop

Room Floor

Plumbing and Electdc Sewice

Must Enter Shaded Area

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

. Follow local codes and ordinances

• Do not exceed 10' distance to drain

• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the

dishwasher drain hose
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?
[] Iswaste 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

CABINET PREPARATION

, Drilt a 1-!/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wal! 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 _=_-Jfl4-- Remove

removed DISHWASHER WILL NOT Plug
sure that drain pIug has been 0 _ Hopper

DRAIN tF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE,

The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no

more than 10' in length for proper droiqage.

WARNING

Toreduce the risk of electric shock,fire, or injurg to persons,the
installer must ensurethat the dishwasher iscompletelg enclosed

atthetime of installation,

CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner
allow 2" min clearance
between dishwasher and

adjacent cabinet, walt or
other appliances Allow

25-5/8' rain clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door

opening Figure B

Counte_op

Opening 2"Minimum

Figure B

Figure C
Method :1- Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap must be used when required bg local codes and ordinances
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's instructions

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Figure D
Method 2- Drain Hose Routing

When not using an air gap. the drain hose must be routed to form o tligh

loop of at least 32" to prevent siphoning, SeeStep t5 on page 10

CAUTION:

An air gap MUST BEUSED 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 an
air gap or 32" minimum high drain loop will result in improper

draining of the dishwasher, which maLJcause damage

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FORPERSONALSAFETY:
Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker

before beginning installation Do not use
on extension cord or adopter plug with this

appliance

Electrical Requirements

• This appliance must be supplied with 120V. 60Hz, and
connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit

protected by o 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay
fuse

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground end rated for 75°C (176°F1

° If the electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements, call o licensed electrician before proceeding

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 Nodels
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction

or breakdown, grounding wil! reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing o path of least resistance for electric current..
This appliance is equipped with u cord having on equipment

grounding conductor and o grounding plug The plug must
be plugged into on appropriate outlet that is installed and

grounded in accordance with oil local codes end ordinances

The improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor con result in electric

shock Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you ore in doubt that

the appliance is properly grounded Do not

modify the plug provided with the appliance;

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For models equipped with power cord: Do not modify the plug

provided with the appliance; if it wilt not fit the outlet, have e
proper outlet installed by o qualified technician

Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing

° The wiring may enter the opening from either side. rear or the

floor within the shaded area

, Cut a i-1/2' max. diameter hole to admit the electrical cable

Cable direct connections may pass through the some 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 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, instal! a :5-prong grounding type

receptacle in the sink cabinet rear walt, 6" min or 18" mo×
from the opening. 6' to 18" above the floor

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