GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Installation Instructions

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Appliances

Installation Instructions

Spacemaker® Dishwasher

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

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 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, electrical and plumbing skills.

Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer. Product failure due to improper
installation is not covered under the GE
Appliance Warranty. See warranty information.

• Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations
require more time than replacement installations.

• Sink Requirement - This Spacemaker® dishwasher
is designed to be installed under a special shallow
sink. Three types of sinks are available: GPF95, a
single bowl sink with the drain hole on the right
side of the sink; GPF96, a single bowl sink with the
drain hole on the left side of the sink; and GPF97, a
double bowl sink. Purchase these sinks from your
authorized GE appliance dealer.

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 and safety glasses should be worn.

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION

15/16

PACKAGE:

■ Two 8-18 x 5/8" Phillips head wood screws

■ Junction box cover and #10 hex head

screw

■ Drain hose (78" long) and hose clamp

■ Literature, product samples, and/or

coupons

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

■ WX09X70910 power cord if applicable to

your installation

■ UL Listed wire nuts (3)

■ Thread seal tape

■ 90° elbow, ferrule and compression nut

– (3/8" NPT external thread on one end
and opposite end sized to fit water supply)

■ GPF65 Side-mount bracket kit for use with

granite countertops

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:

■ Electrical cable

■ Water line –3/8" minimum copper tubing

■ Strain relief for electrical connection

■ Hand shut-off valve (recommended)

■ Air gap for drain hose, if required

■ Waste tee for house plumbing, if

applicable

■ Screw type hose clamps

■ GPF95, GPF96 or GPF97 stainless steel

sink

#8
Phillips Head
Wood Screws
5/8" long

78" Drain Hose

Electrical Cable or
WR09X70910 Power Cord

90° Elbow, Ferrule and
Compression Nut

Strain Relief

GPF95
Stainless Steel Sink

Shut-Off Valve

Screw Kit

Hose Clamp

3 Wire Nuts

GPF65 Side-Mount
Bracket Kit

Air Gap

GPF96
Stainless Steel Sink

#10
Hex Head
Junction Box Screw
1/2" long

Waste Tee

GPF97
Stainless Steel Sink

Junction Box Cover

Thread
Seal Tape

Hot Water Line–3/8"
Minimum Copper
Tubing

Screw Type
Hose Clamps

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:

■ Safety glasses

■ 1/4" and 5/16" nutdrivers

■ Flashlight

■ Gloves

■ Adjustable wrench (6”)

■ Phillips head screwdriver

■ 15/16" socket wrench

■ Measuring tape

■ Level

■ Carpenters square

■ Bucket to catch water when flushing

water line

■ Tubing cutter

FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:

■ Hole saw set

■ Drill and appropriate bits

2

Safety Glasses

Gloves

Measuring Tape

Bucket

1/4" and 5/16" Nutdrivers

Adjustable
Wrench

Level

Tubing Cutter

Phillips Head
Screwdriver

Hole Saw Set

Flashlight

15/16"

Socket Wrench

Carpenters
Square

Drill
and Bits

Installation Preparation–Enclosure

Countertop: 1-1/2" Min. Thick

10-1/4"

Max.

Area "A"

Area "B"

Area "C"

Front View

7-1/2"

Toekick

Area

Floor

24"

12"

Min.

6" Max.

Cabinet Side

Adjacent to D/W

Sink

Installation

Cutout

8" X 20"

Adjacent Cabinet

Rear Cutout

12"

3-1/4"

12-1/2"

24”

min

24” min

5"

5"

Dishwasher

Side View

11-3/4" Max.

Plumbing

4"

Max.

34-1/4"

1/4"

+

_

10-1/4" MAX.

PLUMBING

DEPTH

1" Max. To

Sink Flange

20-1/2" Max.

Sink Bowl

11" Min.
Drain

6" Max.

3/4" Min.

1-1/4"

1-1/2"
Close Elbow

Min. I.R.

24" Min.

Cabinet

Wall

B

A

Dishwasher

Tu

b

Front

Flange

20-1/2" Max.

Sink Bowl

24" Min.

Cabinet

Wall

Gap

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE AND
SINK LOCATION

• Water line to sink faucet and drain from sink can
be run through Area “A.”

• Hot water line to dishwasher is installed in Area “B.”

• Garbage disposer, water lines to faucet, waste
trap, air gap and water shut-off valve are installed
in a 12" wide cabinet, Area “C”.

• Sink opening for garbage disposer must be
dimensioned as shown (7-1/2") in Area “C.” This will
provide clearance for disposer and plumbing in
Area “C” when using either single or double bowl
sink. Refer to Figure A below and Figure F1 on
page 6.

PREPARE CABINET CUTOUT FOR SINK:

WARNING

• The cabinet opening must have a minimum width
and depth of 24" and height of 34-1/4" ± 1/4".

• This dishwasher fits under a special sink with a
depth of 6" or less in a 1-1/2" countertop.

Figure B

To reduce the risk of shock, fire, or injury to
persons, the installer must ensure that the
dishwasher is completely enclosed at the
time of installation.

Figure A

• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back.

• The dishwasher must not support any part of the
enclosure.

Note: A gap between the dishwasher tub front flange and

the front of the base cabinet may result due to either
the cabinet being less than 24" deep or the sink bowl
not being installed to specifications.

If the gap is more than 3/4", the sink bowl must be
relocated to meet specified dimensions.

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32"

Min.

18"

Min.

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

Installation Preparation–Drain

Remove

Drain

Plug

PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING

Drain Requirements

• Follow local codes and ordinances.

• Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.

• A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.

Drain Method

The type of drain installation depends on the
following:

• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

• Is waste tee less than 18" above the floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, an air gap

(Method 1) must be used. If both answers are NO,
either an air gap or a high drain loop (Method 2)
may be used.

CAUTION

An air gap MUST BE USED 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 may cause
damage.

METHOD 1–Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Figure C

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

METHOD 2–High Drain Loop with Waste Tee
or Disposer

Provide a method to attach the drain hose to the
underside of countertop. Attachment will be made in
a later step.

Figure D

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Cabinet Preparation

Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded area shown in Figure E for the drain
hose. Make sure there are no sharp edges. The drain
hose will be passed through this hole and connected
to the drain in a later step.

IMPORTANT – When

connecting the drain line to a
disposer, check to be sure that
drain plug has been removed.
Dishwasher will not drain if
plug is left in place.

Installation Preparation–Electrical Supply

Hole Diameter

1-1/2" Maximum

Cord

Protector

Metal Cabinet

Wall

5"

White

18"

6"

5"

4"4"

24"

from Wall

3"

from

Cabinet

Alternate
Receptacl

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Location

Groun

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Black

1-1/2" Dia.
Hole (Max.)

18"

6"

6"

Receptacle
Location
Area

PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING

WARNING

FOR PERSONAL 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 15 or 20 ampere
circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.

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

Grounding Instructions–Permanent Connection

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 resistance 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.

WARNING

The improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt
that the appliance is properly grounded.
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.

Figure E

Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing

• The wiring may enter the opening from either side,
rear, or floor within the shaded area illustrated
above in Figure E.

• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to insert the
electrical cable. Permanent wiring connections
may pass through the same hole as the drain
hose and hot water line, if convenient. Hole edges
must be smooth and rounded. If the cabinet wall is
metal, the hole edge must be covered with a cord
protector.
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 permanent connections, the cable must be
routed as shown in Figure E. The cable must extend
a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.

• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong
grounding type receptacle in the adjacent cabinet
rear wall, between 6" and 18" from the opening, 6"
to 18" above the floor as shown in Figure E.

5

Installation Preparation–Hot Water Supply

5"

5"

6"

Cabinet Face

Shut-off
Valve

2" From Floor

19" From Wall

2"

From

Cabinet

1-1/2" Dia.

Hole

Hot

4"

4"

6” Double-bowl

stainless steel sink

Countertop

25” deep

1-1/2” thick

1-1/2” Close

elbow

Dishwasher

water inlet

valv

e

Dishwasher

drain hose

Hot water supply

to dishwasher

Valve to shut off

water to dishwasher

Cold water
Hot water

Spacemaker

®

dishwasher

PREPARE HOT WATER SUPPLY

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" diameter hole to accommodate the water
line. If a power cord with plug is used, the water line
must not pass through the power cord hole.

CAUTION

The hot water supply line pressure must be at least 20 PSI.
Lower pressures could cause the water valve to leak and
cause water damage.

Sink Utility Connections

Sink faucet hot and cold water lines and the sink
drain line must run above and adjacent to the
dishwasher, not behind it. Refer to Areas A and C
in Figure A on page 3 and Figure F1 below. This is
necessary to provide clearance for the dishwasher
when it is installed in the cabinet. Utility lines routed
directly behind the dishwasher will interfere with
placement of the dishwasher in the cabinet and
cause it to extend beyond the adjacent cabinets.

Figure F1 illustrates an installation using a double
bowl sink, a disposer and a high drain loop.

Figure F

Water Line Connection

• Turn off the water supply.

• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible
location. (Optional, but strongly recommended and
may be required by local codes.)

• The water connection is on the left side of the
dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using
3/8" or larger copper tubing. Route the line as
shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19"
from rear wall.

• Adjust the water heater to deliver water between
120°F and 150°F.

• Flush water line to clean out debris. Use a bucket
to catch water and debris.

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

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Note: All utility lines are above, below or adjacent to

the dishwasher. None are routed behind it.

Figure F1

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machine thread screws

in this step

Remove two
3/8” Sheet Metal
Thread Screws

Inser

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Hole fr

om Inside of Frame

Link

fully seated

in hinge arm

Increase

T

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Decrease

T

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App r o x

3/4"

CAUTION

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

STEP 1: PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation package and set
them aside for use in the listed steps.

• Screw kit–Steps 5 or 16 and 13

• Junction box cover–Steps 5 or 16

• Drain hose and drain hose clamp–Step 7

• Owners’ Manual–Steps 18 and 21

• Product Samples and/or coupons–Step 21

STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE

• With the dishwasher on the wood base, check the

door balance by opening and closing the door.

• The door is properly balanced if it gently drops

from a 1/2 open position and does not rise from
the full open position.

• If necessary, increase or decrease tension as

shown. Latch the door and adjust springs to
correct balance.

Figure G

Tip: Avoid service calls for door balance problems

Make sure the spring end is fully engaged in a
frame hole and the spring link is fully seated in the
hinge arm.

STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE

IMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base!

Damage will occur.

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

• Remove the four leveling
legs from the underside of
the wood base
with a 15/16"
socket wrench.

• Remove and
discard wood
base.

Figure H

• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher
frame, approximately 3/4" from the frame, as
shown.

STEP 4: REMOVE ACCESS PANEL

AND TOEKICK

The top mounting holes in the access panel are
slotted.

• Remove the lower two 10-16x3/8" sheet metal
screws. Do not remove the two top 8-32x1/4"
machine thread screws.

• Slide the access panel to the left as far as it will go.

• Gently pull the access panel forward to remove
it from the top screws.

Set access panel, toekick, and screws aside for use
in Step 20.

Tip: Prevent
tub damage

Remove only
the 3/8" sheet
metal screws
in this step.
This will help
prevent a mix
up with the
1/4" machine
thread screws
in Step 20.

Figure I

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Dishwasher Installation

White

Ground

Black

Junction

Box Bracket

Strain
Relief

Drain Hose

90° Elbow

Fill Hose

Water Valve

Bracke

t

Red Electrical
Connection

Thread Seal

Tape

STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if the dishwasher will be
permanently connected to the house electrical
system or has a factory installed power cord.

In this step you will need the junction box cover and
the #10 x 1/2" hex head screw from the screw kit set
aside in Step 1.

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. Power Cord Kit WX09X70910,
available for purchase from an authorized GE
Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.

STEP 6: INSTALL 90° ELBOW

• Wrap a 90° elbow with thread seal tape.

• Thead the 90° elbow into the water valve.

• Do not over tighten the elbow; water valve bracket
could bend or the valve fitting could break.

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

Figure K

STEP 7:

INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT

Skip this step if drain hose has been pre-installed.

In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp
set aside in Step 1.

Figure J

• Install strain relief in the junction box bracket.

• Insert the power cord through the strain relief and
tighten.

• Make sure black, white, and green dishwasher
wires are threaded through the small hole in the
junction box bracket.

• Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to
dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to dishwasher
black and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use
UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

• Install junction box cover using the #10 hex head
screw. Be sure wires are not pinched under the
cover.

8

IMPORTANT – Prevent drain hose damage

and possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut
the drain hose.

• Route the small end of the drain hose from the left
side of the dishwasher through the strain relief
attached to the dishwasher frame and toward
the center of the dishwasher as shown in Figures
L and M.

• Place the hose clamp over the small end of the
drain hose.

• Push the small end of the drain hose over the drain
port on the collection chamber making sure it is
fully seated against the hose stop.

• Tighten the hose clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds
of torque.

Note: The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher

Figure L

Bracket

Attachment

Screws

(2 Each

Side)

Side-

Mounting

Brackets

Tub Frame

Water

Line

Power

Supply

Dishwasher Installation

Drain Hose

Do not use
this port if

present

Collection Chamber

Drain Port

Hose Clamp

Hose Stop

Water

Drain

Powe

r

is approximately 78" long. If a longer hose is needed,
a 10 foot long hose may be purchased from an
authorized GE appliance dealer. The 10 foot long
hose is part number GPF10S.

Figure M

STEP 9: INSERT DRAIN HOSE AND POWER

CORD, IF USED, THROUGH CABINET

• Upright the dishwasher and position it in front of
the cabinet opening.

• Insert the drain hose into the hole previously drilled
in the cabinet wall.

• If a power cord is used, guide the end of the cord
through a separate hole cut for the power cord.

The power cord should be routed directly to the rear
of the junction box avoiding contact with the door
spring and other dishwasher components.

Figure O

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for drain
issues

Make sure the drain hose connection is leak free
and the hose is routed through the strain relief so
it will not kink when the dishwasher is installed into
the cabinet.

STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE AND

POWER SUPPLY

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

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for no fill,
drain, or noise concerns

Position utility lines so they do not interfere with
anything under or behind the dishwasher.

STEP 10: INSTALL OPTIONAL GPF65 SIDE

MOUNT BRACKETS

Skip this step if the underside of countertop is
wood or wood like material.

• Purchase and install the GPF65 side mount bracket
kit if the underside of counter is granite or a
similar material that will not accept wood screws.
The GPF65 kit is available from authorized GE
appliance dealers.

• Refer to Figure P and follow the instructions
included in
the kit.

Figure N

Optional
Side-Mount
Bracket Kit

Figure P

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Dishwasher Installation

Turn Legs

to Adjust

Do not push against
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.

3/4"

Check L

evel

Front-to-Back

Check Le

vel

Side-to-Side

STEP 11: SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO CABINET

IMPORTANT – Do not push against the front

panel with knees. Damage will occur.

• Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide the
dishwasher into the opening a few inches at
a time. Pull the drain hose and power cord, if
equipped, through the holes in the adjacent
cabinet while sliding the dishwasher into position.

Figure Q

STEP 12: POSITION AND LEVEL

DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for

proper dish rack operation, wash performance,
and door operation. The dishwasher must be
leveled left to right and front to back. This assures
that the dish racks will not roll in or out on their
own, circulation water will flow to the pump inlet,
and the door will close without hitting the side of
the tub.

• Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on
the door and lower rack track as shown in Figure R.

• Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to
be sure it is smoothly wrapped around the tub.
It should not be “bunched up” and it must not
interfere with the door springs. If the insulation
is “bunched up” or interfering with the springs,
straighten and re-center the blanket prior to sliding
the dishwasher into its final position.

• Make sure the drain hose is not kinked under or

behind the dishwasher.

• Make certain the house wiring, drain line, and

water line do not interfere with components under
the dishwasher.

• The dishwasher tub flange should be

approximately 3/4" behind the face of the adjacent
cabinet. Refer to Figure R.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for panel
damage.

Do not press on the center of panel with hands or
knees when sliding dishwasher into position.

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Figure R

• Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually
turning the four legs on the bottom of the
dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S.

Figure S

• The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level
indicator is centered left to right and front to back.
The dishwasher door should close without hitting
the sides of the tub.

• Replace the lower rack.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for poor
wash performance and rack operation.

Pull the dish racks half way out. They should remain
stationary. Open and close the door. The door should
fit in the tub opening without hitting the side of the
tub. If the racks roll on their own, or the door hits the
side of the tub, re-level the dishwasher.

3/4"3/4"

Countertop

Bracket

Side Mount

Brackets (optional)

Dishwasher Installation

90° Elbow

Hot Water

Supply Line

Fill Hose

Water Valve Bracket

Ferrule

Hot Water

Supply Line

Compression Nut

90°

Elbow

STEP 13: FASTEN DISHWASHER TO
UNDERSIDE OF COUNTERTOP OR SIDES
OF CABINET

In this step you will need the two 5/8" Phillips head
wood screws set aside in Step 1.

IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be centered

in cabinet opening. Interference with cabinets or
countertop will cause leaks and damage to the
door panel and/or control panel.

• If countertop is wood or woodlike material, fasten
the dishwasher to the countertop by driving the
Phillips head screws through the countertop
brackets and into the countertop.

• If the countertop is granite or similar material,
drive Phillips screws through side mount brackets
and into the adjacent cabinets.

• Make sure screws are driven straight and flush
to prevent interference with door operation and
damage to the control panel. See Figure T.

STEP 14: CONNECT WATER SUPPLY

Connect the water supply line to the 90° elbow
installed in Step 6.

• Slide the compression nut and then the ferrule over
end of the water line.

• Insert the water line into the 90° elbow.

• Slide the ferrule against the elbow and secure
with the compression nut.

Figure T

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for leaks
or control panel damage.

Make sure the dishwasher is centered in the cabinet
and the door opens and closes freely without hitting
the adjacent cabinets. Drive mounting screws
straight and flush.

Figure U

IMPORTANT – Check to be sure the door

spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or
water supply line. Test by opening and closing the
door. Re-route the water supply lines or slightly
bend the water valve bracket if a rubbing noise or
interference occurs.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for noise
or leaks

Make sure the door spring does not rub against the
fill hose or water supply line.

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Dishwasher Installation

Cutting Line

1"

5/8"

IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated

portion of hose

Fasten to Underside of Countertop

with Hanger

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

Remove

Drain

Plug

Fasten to Underside of Countertop

with Hanger

18"

Min.

32"

Min.

STEP 15: CONNECT DRAIN LINE

The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8"
through 1" diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste
tee or disposer.

• Determine the size of the inlet port

• Cut the drain hose connector on the marked line, if
required, to fit the inlet port.

Figure V

• If a longer drain hose is required, and you did not
purchase the GPF10S drain hose, add up to 42"
length, for a total of 120" (10 feet) to the factory
installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter
hose and a coupler to connect
the two hose ends.
Secure the
connection
with hose
clamps.

Figure W

IMPORTANT – Total drain hose length must

not exceed 10 feet for proper drain operation.

Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer

Waste Tee Installation

Figure X

Disposer Installation

Method 2 – “High drain loop” with waste tee or
disposer

Fasten the drain hose to the underside of the
countertop with a hanger.

Waste Tee Installation

Figure Y

Disposer Installation

IMPORTANT – When connecting the drain

line to a disposer, check to be sure that the drain
plug has been removed. Dishwasher will not drain
if plug is left in place.

• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee, or disposer
using the previously determined method. Secure
the hose with a screw type clamp.

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Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges
for a no drain complaint

Make sure any excess drain hose has been pulled
through the cabinet opening. This will prevent
excess hose in the dishwasher cavity from
becoming kinked or crushed by the dishwasher.
Make sure the disposer plug has been removed if
the drain hose is connected to a disposer.

Dishwasher Installation

White

Ground

Black

Note: Check that harness leads are
threaded through small hole in bracke

t

Junction

Box Bracket

STEP 16: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

If a power cord with plug is already installed,
proceed to Step 17.

WARNING

If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground

wire, a ground must be provided by the
installer.

When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to
use U.L. listed anti-oxidant compound and
aluminum-to-copper connectors.

• Secure house wiring to the back of the junction

box bracket with a strain relief.

• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black

and green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher
wires through the small hole in the junction box
bracket. Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size
to connect incoming ground to green, white to
white and black to black.

Figure Z

STEP 17: INSTALL JUNCTION BOX COVER

If junction box cover is already installed, skip to
Step 18.

In this step you will need the junction box cover and
the #10 hex head screw from the screw kit set aside
in Step 1.

• Install the junction box cover using the #10 hex
head screw. Check to be sure that wires are not
pinched under the cover.

STEP 18: PRE-TEST CHECK LIST

■ Verify that power is turned off at the source.

■ Open the dishwasher door and remove all foam

and cardboard packaging.

■ Read the Owner’s Manual to familiarize yourself

with the operation of the dishwasher.

■ Check to be sure that the wiring is secure

under the dishwasher, and not pinched or in
contact with door springs or other dishwasher
components.

■ Check that the door spring does not contact the

water line, fill hose, or adjacent cabinets. See
Steps 13 and 14

■ Pull lower rack about halfway out. Check to be

sure it does not roll back into dishwasher or
further out. If it does, re-level the dishwasher.
See Step 12

■ Check to be sure control panel does not touch

adjacent cabinets. If it does, reposition the
dishwasher. See Step 13

■ Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink to verify

that the water temperature is at least 120°F
and not more than 150°F. Adjust water heater
if necessary.

■ Add two quarts of water to the bottom of the

dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal.

■ Turn on water supply.

■ Check for water leaks. Tighten connections if

necessary. See Step 14

■ Remove the protective film if present from the

control panel, access panel and door panel.

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Dishwasher Installation

Flood Float
Cover

Red Connector

Pots

&Pans

Cycles

Options

Hot Start

Option

Star

t

Off

Plate Warmer

(Heated Dry On)

Rinse Only

(Heated Dry Off)

Light Wash

Normal

Wash

Heated

Dry

Reset

Option

STEP 19: DISHWASHER WET TEST

CHECK LIST

■ Turn on power supply or if power cord is used,

plug it into the wall outlet.

■ Latch dishwasher door.

■ Press the “Normal” pad, and then turn control dial

just enough to start dishwasher. Be careful not to
turn the dial past the first water fill. Dial should
point to “Hot Start Option”.

Appearance varies by model.

■ Check to be sure that water enters the dish-

washer. This could take up to 4 minutes.

If water does not enter the dishwasher try the

following to correct the problem:
– Check to be sure that the water is turned on
– Lightly tap the flood float cover to
dislodge a stuck flood float.

– Check the electrical connection to the water

valve. The red electrical connector should be
plugged into the dishwasher water valve. If it is
not plugged in, turn off electrical power to the
dishwasher. Plug the red connector into the dish­washer water valve and then restore power.

■ Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If a leak is

found, turn off power, tighten connections and
restore power.

■ Check for leaks around the door. A leak around

the door could be caused by the dishwasher door
rubbing or hitting adjacent cabinets. Reposition
the dishwasher if necessary. See Steps 11, 12
and 13.

■ Most dishwasher models will drain about 3 min-

utes after the first fill. Check the drain line for
leaks when dishwasher drains. If leaks are found,
turn off power, correct as necessary and then
restore power.

■ Open the dishwasher door and make sure most

of the water has drained. If the water does not
drain, check to be sure disposer plug has been
removed and/or air gap is free of debris.

■ Let the dishwasher run through another fill and

drain cycle. Check again to be sure there are no
leaks.

■ At the end of the second drain, unlatch the door

and rotate the dial to the “OFF” position.

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Dishwasher Installation

Access Pane

l

T

oekick

Remove, then Reinstall and Tighten

8-32 x 1/4”

Machine Thread Screws

Install and Tighten

10-16 x 3/8”

Sheet Metal Thread Screws

STEP 20: REPLACE ACCESS PANEL AND

TOEKICK

In this step you will need the panels and the two
screws set aside in Step 4.

There are two types of screws used. The 8-32 x 1/4"
screws are used at the top of the access panel and
should still be in place. The 10-16 x 3/8" screws are
used at the bottom of the access panel and secure
both the access panel and toekick.

IMPORTANT – Screws are not

interchangeable. To prevent damage to your
dishwasher, use the proper screw in the proper
location. Do not mix screw types or lengths.

• Place the toekick against the legs of the
dishwasher.

• Remove the two 8-32 x 1/4" machine thread
screws.

• Align the access panel to the dishwasher.

• Select the two 8-32 x 1/4" machine thread screws
just removed and insert them through the top
holes in the access panel and into the dishwasher
frame.

• Tighten these screws.

• Align the toekick and make sure the bottom edge
is against the floor.

• Insert and tighten the two 10-16 x 3/8" sheet metal
thread screws, making sure the bottom edge of
the toekick stays in contact with the floor.

STEP 21: LITERATURE

■ Leave the Owners’ Manual, Installation

Instructions, samples, and/or coupons with
consumer.

Figure AA

Tip: Prevent tub damage and reduce sound from
under the dishwasher

Use the machine thread screws in the top holes and
the sheet metal thread screws in the bottom holes.
Make sure the toekick is against the floor.

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SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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GE Consumer & Industrial
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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Pub. No. 31-30219

Dwg. No. 206C1559P159

ND 06M-2101 (1/07)

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