GE Spacemaker Dishwasher Installation Instructions

GE Consumer & Industrial

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

STOP	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.

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READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION 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

Screw Kit
#8	#10
Phillips Head	Hex Head
Wood Screws	Junction Box Screw
5/8" long	1/2" long	Junction Box Cover

Hose Clamp

78" Drain Hose

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

	Electrical Cable or	3 Wire Nuts	Thread
	WR09X70910 Power Cord		Seal Tape

90° Elbow, Ferrule and	GPF65 Side-Mount	Hot Water Line–3/8"
		Minimum Copper
Compression Nut	Bracket Kit	Tubing

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

	Shut-Off Valve	Air Gap		Screw Type
Strain Relief			Waste Tee	Hose Clamps

GPF95	GPF96	GPF97
Stainless Steel Sink	Stainless Steel Sink	Stainless Steel Sink

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

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Safety Glasses	1/4" and 5/16" Nutdrivers		Flashlight
			15/16
Gloves	Adjustable	Phillips Head	15/16"
			Socket Wrench
	Wrench	Screwdriver
			Carpenters
			Square
Measuring Tape	Level

Bucket	Tubing Cutter	Hole Saw Set	Drill
			and Bits

Installation Preparation–Enclosure

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE AND

• Sink opening for garbage disposer must be

SINK LOCATION

dimensioned as shown (7-1/2") in Area “C.” This will

• Water line to sink faucet and drain from sink can

provide clearance for disposer and plumbing in

Area “C” when using either single or double bowl

be run through Area “A.”

sink. Refer to Figure A below and Figure F1 on

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

page 6.

• Garbage disposer, water lines to faucet, waste

Wall

trap, air gap and water shut-off valve are installed

20-1/2" Max.

in a 12" wide cabinet, Area “C”.

3/4" Min.

11" Min.

Sink Bowl

1" Max. To

Sink Flange

Countertop: 1-1/2" Min. Thick

Drain

					6" Max.		10-1/4" MAX.
						A	PLUMBING
10-1/4"				1-1/4"			DEPTH
Max.	Area "A"	7-1/2"		Min. I.R.
			34-1/4"	1-1/2"	11-3/4" Max.
			+1/4"		Plumbing
				Close Elbow
		Area "C"			Dishwasher
	Front View				Side View
			Toekick
			Area
	6" Max.				4"
						B
	Area "B"				Max.
		12"	Figure A		24" Min.
	24"				Cabinet
		Min.	Floor

PREPARE CABINET CUTOUT FOR SINK:

WARNING 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.

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

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

Wall

20-1/2" Max.

Sink Bowl

•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.

		Sink
		Installation	5"
		Cutout
			5"
		8" X 20"
	24”	Adjacent Cabinet
		Rear Cutout	12-1/2" 3-1/4"
	min
			12"

Cabinet Side Adjacent to D/W

24” min

Tub
Front
Flange
Gap	Dishwasher
	24" Min.
	Cabinet

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.

Figure B

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Installation Preparation–Drain

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.

	32"	32"
		Min.
	18" Min.	18"
	Min.
		Min.
		Figure D
	Waste Tee Installation	Disposer Installation

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

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

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Installation Preparation–Electrical Supply

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.

		Alternate
		Receptacle
18"	1-1/2" Dia.	Location

Hole (Max.)

18"

5"

6" 6"

Receptacle

Location

Area

Figure E

4"

5"

4"

3"

6"Cabinetfrom

24" from Wall

Ground

Black White

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.

	Metal
	Cabinet
	Wall
Cord	Hole Diameter
Protector	1-1/2" Maximum

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.

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