GE PDW8200J10BB, PDW8200J10CC, PDW8200J10WW, PDW8211J10BB, PDW8211J10WW Installation Guide

Installation

Built-In
Dishwasher

Instructions

I ffyou have questions,call 800-GECARESor visit our website at: www.GEAppliances.com I

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 instal-

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

•Completion Time - 1to 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,

If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should
immediately contact your 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, safety

glasses or goggles should be worn.

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PDW8100 Series
PDW8200 Series

PDW8500 Series
PDW8600 Series

PDW8700 Series

*For PDW9700 Series also refer to the Instructions

provided on the template packed with that model,

PDW8800 Series
PDW9200 Series
PDW9700 Series*
PDW9800 Series

IPub,No,31-30561-1

Dwg,No.206C1559P101j

(ND 756) 6/03 Rev

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Installation Preparation

PARTS SUPPLIED:

[] Two #8 Phillipsflat headwood screws, 5/8"long to

secure dishwasher to underside ofcountertop or

sides of cabinetry. (Tapedtotop or side of dishwasher.)
[] Side and top trim pieces
[] TrimPanel Accessory Kit (notshown).

Model PDW9700only
[] Drain Hoseand Hose Clamp

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED :

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

thread on one end,opposite end sized to fit water supply)

[] Threadseal tape
[] ULListedwire nuts (3)

Materials For New Installations Only:

[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Wastetee for house plumbing, if applicable
[] Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
[] Screw typehose clamps

[] Strain relief for electrical connection.
[] Handshut-off valve

[] Water line3/8"min.copper
[] Couplerfor extending drain line, if applicable

Waste Tee

2 Wood Screws

DrainHose

©

Hand

90° Elbow,
Ferrule and

Compression Nut

Air Gap Hose Clamps

Shut-Off
Valve

Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)

Screw Type Strain Relief

(somemodels)

_ Hose Clamp

Wire Nuts (3)

Thread
SealTape

HotWater line

Coupler

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

[] Phillips headscrewdriver
[] 5/16"and 1/4"nutdriver

[] 6"Adjustable wrench
[] Level

[] Carpenters square
[]

Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses 15/16"Socket

[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line [_ -- / ())

[] 15/16"socket (optionalfor skid removal)
[] Gloves

For New Installations Only:

[] Tubingcutter
[] Drill andappropriate bits

[] Holesaw set

Screwdriver

Flashlight

Gloves

Bucket

1/4__ Level

and 5/16" _ L-

Nutdriver

6"Adjustable

nch

Safety Glasses

Hole Saw Set

2

Carpenters
Square

TubingCutter

Measuring Tape

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

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

WARNING

34-I/2"+I/4"

Undemideof

Counter_op

to Floor

Square

and

Plumb

FloorMUST

FigureA

beEvenwith PlumbingandElectric Se_ice

RoomFloor MustEnterShadedArea

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

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.

• Do not exceed 10feet distance to drain.

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

NOTE:This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain
loop. There isno minimum height required for 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 1MUST

be used.

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

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher

is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

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F

CLEARANCES:When /L Countertop

installed into a corner,

allow 2" rain. clearance

between dishwasher and

adjacent cabinet, wall or

other appliances, Allow

28-3/8"min.clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door

opening. Figure B

Dishwasher

28-3/8"

Opening2"Minimum

Figure B

FigureC

Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap mustbe usedwhen required bylocal codes and ordinances.
The air gap mustbe installed according to manufacturers instructions.

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CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. 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

drain line to disposer, check to be

sure that drain plug has been
removed, DISHWASHER WILL NOT

DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

Figure D

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

3

Installation Preparation

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

FORPERSONAL SAFETY:Remove
house fuse or open circuit breaker

before beginning installation. Do not

WARNING

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 2 wire with ground and rated for 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 connected to a grounded metal,

permanent wiring 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 electric shock by providing a path of least resis-
tance for electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a 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 all local codes and ordinances.

The improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can

result in a risk of electric shock. Check

WARNING

with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt that
the appliance is properly grounded.

1/ I

, Receptacle ' "

, f- Alternate q'\

, Location _ \

lq/2" Dia.

I \

from

Cabinet

Location

Area

Figure E Black'white

For models equipped with power cord: Do not modify the

plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.

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.
Cable direct connections 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 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
type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" rain. or

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

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enter from 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
1-1/2" 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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f I

Shut.offI-I/2Dia,

Valve

Hoti:::::

From

Cabinet

Cabinet Face

Figure F

2" FromFloor

Water Line Connection

• Turn off the water supply.

• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location,
such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recom-

mended 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 less than 3/8"

O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F
and extend forward at least 19"from rear wall.

• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 150°F temperature.

• Flush water line to clean out debris.

• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

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ISTEP 1] CHECK DOOR BALANCE

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

• If the door drops when released, increase the spring

tension. If the door rises when released, decrease the
tension.

• Position the spring for increased or decreased tension

as required.

• Model families have different spring mounting holes

and tension adjustment methods. Refer to the appro-

priate figure for your model.

PDW8100-PDW8800 Series

Figure G

PDW9200-PDW9800 Series

CMounting

Hole

CAUTION:

Do not remove wood base until you are
ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip
over when the door is opened if the wood base is

removed.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head

mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape

and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher.

Pulley\

Decrease

Tension

Shoulder Increase

Correc_Spring ]ension

FigureH bable Kouti%

TIP: If door does not open easily or falls too quickly,

check the spring cable routing. Check that the cable is

properly aligned on the pulley (as shown).

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Installation Instructions

[STEP 2] REMOVE WOOD BASE,

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT- Do not kick off

wood base! Damage will occur.

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

• Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of
the wood base with an adjustable

wrench or 15/16"socket.

• Discard base.

FigureJ

• Screw leveling legs back intothe dishwasher
frame, approximately 1/4" from frame as shown.

ISTEP 3_ REMOVE TOEKICK

• Remove the two toekick screws.

[STEP 41 INSTALL POWER CORD

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

The power cord and connections must comply with
the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local

codes and ordinances.

• Maximum power cord length is 6 feet.

A B

Remove Insert Power

Junction Box

Cover Strain Relief

and Tighten

Ground

C CheckThat White

Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded

Thru Small Hole in Bracket D

Use ULListed

Figure L Wire Nuts

• Connect incoming power cord white (or ribbed) to
dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to black and

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

• Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires are not

pinched under the cover.

FigureK

Remove2

WS

[STEP 5 ]INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW

• Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape.

• Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.

Frontof Dishwasher

\

Water Valve

_ Bracket

E_bO°°w _ Fill

I Hose

Thread

Figure M Tape

• Do not over tighten 90° elbow, water valve bracket

could bend or water valve fitting could break.

• Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the

dishwasher.

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Installation Instructions

[STEP 6_ POSITION WATER LINE

AND HOUSE WIRING

• Position water supply line and house wiring on the
floor of the opening to avoid interference with base
of dishwasher and components under dishwasher,

Line

FigureN

m

m

[STEP 7 [ INSTALL DRAIN HOSE,

GUIDE THROUGH CABINET

• Remove tape and wire tie holding the clamp to the

drain hose, Be careful not to damage the drain hose.

• Stand the dishwasher
upright. __

•Slip the supplied _ \\
hose clamp over the /
small end of the hose.

Do not tighten.

Drain

Figure0

• Push hose over the drain outlet on the back side of
the dishwasher. See illustration. Push the hose over

the outlet and against the shoulder stop.

• Tighten the hose clamp with a 114"nut driver,

Insulation

Blanket

\

\

[STEP 81SLIDE DISHWASHER

PARTIALLY INTO CABINET

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

• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a
time.

Y

_)o Not PushAgainst

Front Door PanelWith

Knee.Damageto The
DoorPanelWill Occur,

• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the open-
ing under the sinL Stop pushing when the dishwasher
is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry,

• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dish-
washer and there is no interference with the water

line and wiring or any other component.

[STEP 9[ INSTALL TRIM PIECES

Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the

dishwasher.

• Locate trim strips inside dishwasher,

• Press trim onto the tub flange on each side, Start with
the top edge, pressing on as you move towards the

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 interfere with door latch,

Trim Strip

Trim-
Strip

FigureQ

House

Wiring

Figure P

• Position the dishwasher in front of the opening.
Insert drain hose into the cabinet side, If power cord

is used, guide the end through a separate hole.

Power Cord

(If Used)

FigureR

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Installation Instructions

[STEP 101 POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP

• Push the dishwasher into the cabinet.

• Push at the sides with your hands, Do not use your
knee against the door since door damage will occur,

•Check that the tub insulation blanket does not get
"bunched-up" or interfere with the springs as you

slide it into the cabinet,

•Center the dishwasher in the opening,

•Check that the edges of the dishwasher door are
behind the cabinet frame and aligned with the front

face of the cabinet as shown,

•Carefully open and close the door to ensure that the

door panel does not catch or rub on the cabinet
frame.

• If the door catches or rubs on the frame, reposition

and/or level the unit (see Step 11) until the door

moves freely and does not contact the cabinet frame.

Positioning for
PDW9200-PDW9800 Series

The controls on these models are designed to be
hidden by your countertop, Align the dishwasher as

shown,

DoNot PushAgainst_
FrontDoor PanelWith _.

Knee.Damageto The
DoorPanelWill Occur.

FigureS

Door

Fitsand
Swings

Back

Behind

Cabinet\

Frame

Reposition Dishwasher

-_/ , \ byGrasping Both

With Hands

DoorCatches

/

\

\

\

NOTE: Forflush installations of the PDW9700 Series
models, cut off the back panel ofthe tub insulation

blanket so that the dishwasher door panel can be
aligned with the kitchen cabinet panels.

NOTE: If the drain hose gets "bunched-up" behind the
unit it can prevent the controls from being hidden by

the countertop.

NOTE: If this dishwasher is replacing an existing
dishwasher, the old countertop bracket screw holes

may not be in the correct position to accept a top-
control model. New holes may be required.

TIP: The leveling legs can be used to increase or
decrease the amount of gap between the controls and

the countertop affecting the visibility of the controls.

IMPORTANT- Leave enough gap

between the controls and the countertop brackets so
that the screwheads do not contact and scratch the

controls.

Figure T

FigureU

FigureV

Correct

Alignment

byCountertop

Countertop

FigureW

Installation Instructions

[STEP 111 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT- O,shwashermust

be level for proper dish rack operation and wash
performance.

• Place level on , \X
door and rack ' '

track inside the
tub as shown to
check that the
dishwasher is

level.

FigureX

• Level the dishwasher
by adjusting the

four leveling legs

individually.

• If adjustment to the
right rear leveling leg
is required, gain

access by loosening

junction box bracket

screw (through the

access hole) and

rotate bracket clock-

wise.

TIP: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to
be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into

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

• If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed

correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.

ISTEP 12] SECURE DISHWASHER, TO CABINET

FigureY

The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or
the cabinet sides. When countertops are made of wood,

use Method 1.When countertops are granite or other
materials that will not accept screws, use Method 2 to

secure dishwasher at the sides.

IMPORTANT- Afterleveling,

verify that the dishwasher is still in the correct position
shown in Step 10. ------_

Side Mounting

Brackets

Countertop

Mounting

Tub

Frame

FigureZ

Brackets

Method 1
Secure dishwasher to wood countertop

• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the counterto

with 2 Phillips screws provided.

Brackets Wood Countertop

FigureAA

Method 2
Secure dishwasher with side mounting brackets

• Remove plug buttons (one on each side).

• Install screw through the dishwasher and into the
adjacent cabinet on each side. Reinstall plug buttons.

StoneCountertop Side Mounting Brackets

IMPORTANT- Drive screws

straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch
the top or sides of the control panel and can interfere

with door closing.

Screws

Figure BB

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Installation Instructions

[STEP 13 ]CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect water supply 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 compres-
sion nut.

IMPORTANT- Check to be sure

that door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or
water supply line Test by opening and closing the door.

Re-route the lines if a rubbing noise or interference

Occurs.

ISTEP 14] CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8%3/4" or 1"
diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or

disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for your
installation.

Cutting Lines

CompressionNut

FigureCC

/ 90° Elbow

DoorSpring

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer
using either previously determined method.

Method 1 - Air gap with waste tee or disposer

FigureDD

iMPORTANT:Donot cut corrugated

portion of hose

• Ifa longer drain hose is required, add up to 42"of
length for a total of 10 ft. to the factory installed hose.

Use 518"or 718"inside diameter hose and acoupler to

connect the two hose ends, Secure the connection
with hose clamps,

\ HoseClamp

Coupler

HoseClamp Figure[[

•Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or
disposer with clamps.

NOTE:TOTAL DRAIN HOSELENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED
10 FEETFORPROPERDRAIN OPERATION,

Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation

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

Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation

FigureFF

FigureGG

IMPORTANT- , Remove

Hopper

When connecting drain line to L_ Plug
disposer, check to be sure that drain

plug has been removed. DISH-
WASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFTIN PLACE,

TIP: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer,

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Installation Instructions

ISTEP 15] CONNECT POWER

SUPPLY

Skip this step if equipped with power cord.

Go to step 16.
Verify that power is turned off at the source.

• Removejunction box cover "A".

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

• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and
green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires

through the small hole in thejunction box "C". Use
wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green,

white to white and black to black "D".

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

A B

Remove Insert Power

Junction Box

Cover Strain Relief

and Tighten

Ground

White

I STEP 161PRE-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 sure power is OFF.
[] Open door and remove all foam and paper

packaging.

[] Locate the Owner's Manual in the literature

package.

[] Read the Owner's Manual for operating

instructions.

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

open and close freely or tends to fall, check spring
cable routing and spring adjustments. See Step 1.

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

dishwasher, not pinched or in contact with door
springs or other components. See Steps 8and 10.

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

level dishwasher. See Step 11.

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

sure it does not roll back or forward on the door.

If the rack moves, adjust leveling legs. See Step 11.

CCheck That White, Blackand

GreenDishwasher Wires AreThreaded

ThruSmall Hole in Bracket D

E ReplaceJunction BoxCover

Figure HH

If house wiring is not 2-wire with
ground, a ground must be provided by
the installer. When house wiring is

WARNING

aluminum, be sure to use UL Listed
anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-

to-copper connectors

UseULListed

Wire Nuts

[] Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits

cabinet, reposition or relevel dishwasher. See
Steps 10, 11and 12.

[] Check that door spring does not contact water

line, fill hose, wiring or other components. See
Step 13.

[] Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked

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

Steps 6 and 8.

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

temperature. Incoming water temperature must
be between 120°Fand 150°F.A minimum of 120°F

temperature is required for best wash perfor-
mance. See "Prepare Hot Water Line," page 5.

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

dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal.

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

connections if needed.

[] Remove protective film if present from the control

panel and door.

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Installation Instructions

ISTEP 171 DISHWASHER WET TEST

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

outlet, if equipped).

[] Start the unit to check for leaks,

PDW8100-PDW8800 Series:

- Latch door

- Push RINSE ONLY pad

- Push START/RESETpad
PDW9200-PDW9800 Series:

- Push RINSE ONLY pad

- Push START/RESETpad

- Close door

[] Push "Rinse Only" 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 are turned on.

[] Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If a leak is

found, turn power supply off, then tighten connec-
tions. Restore power after leak is corrected.

[] Check for leaks around the door. A leak around the

door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting
against adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the dish-

washer if necessary. See Step 12.

[] The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5

minutes after it was started. Check drain lines. If
leaks are found, turn power off at the breaker and

correct plumbing as necessary. Restore power
after corrections are made. See Step 14.

[] Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the

water has drained. If not, check that disposer plug
has been removed and/or air gap is not plugged.

See Step 14.Also check drain line for kinking.

STEP 181 REPLACE TOEKICK

Place toekick against the legs of the dishwasher,

FigureJJ

• 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

floor.

TIP: Make sure toekick is against floor to minimize
noise.

ISTEP 191 LITERATURE

• Be sure to leave complete literature package and
installation instructions with the consumer,

[] Run the dishwasher through another "Rinse Only"

cycle. Check for leaks and correct if required,

SPECIFICATIONSSUBJECTTOCHANGEWITHOUTNOTICE