Before you begin—Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Be sure to leave these instructions with the Con-
sumer.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep these instructions with your Use and Care
Book for future reference.
This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Electrical Supply”, page 6.
If the dishwasher is a new installation most of work must be done before the
dishwasher is moved into place. If the dishwasher is replacing another
dishwasher the connections for the dishwasher being replaced must be
checked for compatibility with this dishwasher and replaced as necessary.
Contents
If you have a question concerning the installation of this product, call the GE Answer
Center® Consumer Information Service at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Consumer must supply custom panels.
Before you begin: Make sure that custom
panels are available. Custom panels must be
installed onto the dishwasher before final
installation. If they are not, the dishwasher
will have to be removed from under the
counter to install these panels.
Models ZBD4600X and ZBD4700X have a
finished front door and access panel. 1/4"
thick custom panels may be installed onto
these models.
Models ZBD4600X and ZBD4700X
dishwashers are supplied as either a black or
white model. Door and access panels may be
replaced with custom decorative panels of
wood or other materials to match surrounding cabinetry.
•Standard door and access panel trim will
accommodate custom panels up to 1/4"
thick.
Models ZBD4600X and ZBD4700X as supplied:
•The dishwasher door will be flush with the
front face of the cabinetry.
•The dishwasher control panel will extend
1/4" beyond the front face of cabinetry.
The addition of a 1/4" thick custom door and
access panel will make the door and control
panel nearly flush.
Models ZBD4800X:
•With the 3/4" thick custom panel in place,
the exterior is trimless and fits flush with
adjacent cabinetry.
Model ZBD4800X dishwashers are supplied as
either a black or white model. These models
do not have a finished door or access panel. A
custom 3/4" thick door and access panel must
be custom made to suit the installation.
•All dishwasher models may be installed
beneath any type of countertop.
•A matching toekick is supplied with all
models and may be customized to match
surrounding cabinetry.
•Side trim is not required. All models come
equipped with vinyl strips to fill a 24" wide
opening.
Cabinet
Depth
24"
Cabinet Resting
Against Wall
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Design Information
Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers
Double
Dishwashers
Divider Panel
Installation
Double
Dishwashers
When installing double dishwashers side-by-side:
•Make cabinet opening 47-3/8" wide.
•Depth and height are same as for single unit.
•Must be supplied by installer at time of
installation. Locate divider panel in center of
47-3/8" opening provided for two dishwashers.
•Suggest attachment to floor, countertop and
rear wall.
When installing two dishwashers side-by-side,
run a branch water supply line as shown.
1/8" Thick
Masonite
5"
47-3/8" Min.
23-5/8"
24-1/4"
34-1/4"-35"
2"
W ater Supply
Double
Dishwashers
Drain Hose,
Air Gaps
When installing two dishwashers side-by-side,
place drain hoses and air gaps as shown.
Note: Each dishwasher
must have a separate
drain hose as shown.
1-3/4"
6"
Shut-Off Valve Optional
23-5/8" Min.
47-3/8" Min.
Air Gap
1-3/4"
6"
Shut-Off Valve Optional
23-5/8" Min.
47-3/8" Min.
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Choosing
the Location
Select a location as
close to the sink as
possible for easy
access to water and
drain lines.
Installation Preparation
34" to 35"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers
This Wall Area
must be Free of
Pipes or wires
1-3/4"
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
23-5/8" Min.
24" Max.
24"
Min.
6"
Dimensions
& Clearances
•The dishwasher must be located within reach
of the drain hose. The maximum drain hose
length is 10 feet. Consideration for the
installation of a high drain loop or air gap
must be included when determining the
installation location. See “Prepare Drain
Plumbing”, page 8 and “Install Drain Plumbing”, page 19.
•The rough opening should be 23-5/8" min.
to 24" max. wide, 24" deep and 34" to 35"
high.
If the dishwasher is installed in a corner, allow
2" min. clearance between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances.
•Adjacent cabinets should be square and
plumb to ensure a good fit.
•The floor inside the opening must be level
and even with the kitchen floor.
•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on
the top, sides and back.
•Filler strips are provided to cover gaps on the
sides of dishwasher.
23-3/8"
34" Min.
35" Max.
22-5/8"
25-1/4"
From Inside
Front Frame
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Electrical
Supply
CAUTION
WARNING
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. Follow
National electrical codes
or prevailing local codes
and ordinances.
18"
Installation Preparation
Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers
18"
1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.)
6"
Receptacle
Location
Area
6"
24"
from Wall
Ground
Black (Live)
Alternate
Receptacle
Location
1-3/4"
6"
Cabinet
White (Neutral)
3"
from
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 provided does not
meet the above requirements, call a licensed
electrician before proceeding.
•A side-by-side dual installation requires two
separate circuits.
Grounding Instruction
This appliance must be connected to a
ground metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
WARNING
CAUTION
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 whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
•Wiring may enter from either side of the
opening, from the rear, or from the floor
within the shaded area shown.
•Cut hole 1-1/2" max. dia. within the shaded
area to admit the electrical cable or power
cord. The hole must be free of sharp edges. If
the cabinet wall partition is metal, the edge
of the hole must be covered with a rubber
cord protector.
Electrical Connections to Dishwasher
•For cable direct connections the cable must
be routed as shown in the diagram. Cable
must extend a minimum of 24" from the rear
wall.
•For power cord connections, install a 3-prong
grounding type receptacle in the rear wall of
sink cabinet next to the dishwasher. The
receptacle should be installed at least
6", but not more than 18", from the cabinet
opening for dishwasher. Power cord must be
no longer than 6 feet from the junction box
to the plug.
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Hot Water
Supply
Installation Preparation
Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers
1-1/2" Dia.
Shut-off
Valve
Hot
The hot water supply
line may enter from
either side, the rear
or from the floor
within the shaded
area.
Cabinet Face
•Turn off the water supply.
•Cut a hole approximately 1-1/2" dia. within
the shaded area to admit the water line.
Access holes must be round and smooth.
•Install a hand shut-off valve in the hot water
supply line in an accessible location, such as
under the sink. (The shut-off valve is optional, but recommended and may be
required in some local codes.)
1-3/4"
Hole
6"
Right Side Entry
Approx. 40" from Wall
Left
Side Entry
Approx. 30"
from Wall
2" from Floor
•Install the hot water inlet line, using no less
than 3/8" O.D. copper tubing or 1/2" O.D.
plastic tubing.
•The water line must be long enough to form
a smooth natural loop with no sharp bends
or kinks between the cutout entr y and fill
valve location. For a left side entry, allow
approximately 30" length. For a right side
entry, allow approximately 40" length.
•Extend the water line forward to approximate fill valve location.
•Adjust the water heater to deliver 120 °F min.
water temperature.
•The water pressure of the hot water supply
line must be 20 to 120 psi.
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Installation Preparation
Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers
Prepare
Drain
Plumbing
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
•Follow local codes and ordinances.
•Dishwasher drain hose must not exceed 10
feet in length for proper drainage.
•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
connection is less than 18 inches above floor
to prevent shopping.
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 air
gap or 32" minimum
height drain loop will
result in improper
draining of the dishwasher which may
cause damage.
METHOD 1–High Drain Loop with Waste Tee or Disposer
Drain hose to be fastened
to underside of countertop
in a later step.
METHOD 2–Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on
answers to the following questions:
l Do local codes or ordinances require an
air gap?
l Will waste tee or disposer connection be
less than 18" above floor?
l Will installation have a drain loop less than
32" above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above
is YES, Method 2 MUST be used. Otherwise
either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used.
Drain hose to be fastened
to underside of countertop
in a later step.
32"
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
Min.
18"
Min.
Install air gap, waste tee or disposer according to
manufacturer’s instructions. Provide a method to support
drain hose at least 32" above floor to prevent back flow
into dishwasher.
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