GE ZBD5700F00BB, ZBD5700F00WW Installation Guide

GE Monogram ®

Installation

Instructions

with

Optional Trim Kit
Installation Instructions

Built-In
Dishwashers

Modd._

ZBD 5600
ZBD5700
ZBD 5 900

gefl)re you begin - Read these instructions completely and carefldly.
IMPORTANT - Save these ii1structioi1s for local inspector's use.

IMPORTANT- OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.

Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with tile Consmner.
Note to (:onsumer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book tot flmue

i'elei'ellce.

IW:I fl This appliance must be properly grounded. See "Power Supply", page 8.

_i_R _ ;_ | [_$'_ _ iT]]_ kl| lira Cet apvareil dolt _tre correctemeut mis _ la terre.

Consulter _<Alimentation _lectrique - page 8.

Con_n_

If tile dishwasher is a new installation, most of
tile work must be done beflwe tile dishwasher

is moved into place. If this dishwasher is
replacing another dishwasher, tile comaections
must be checked tor compatibility and re-
placed as necessary.

If vou have a question concerning tile installa-
tion of this product, call tile GE Answer

(:enter ® Consmuer hfformation Service at

800.696.9000, 94 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If vou received a damaged dishwashei _,you
should immediately contact vom _dealer or

builder.

For Monogram local service in your area,

1-800-444-1845.

For Monogram service in Cmlada,

1-888-880-3030.

For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call

1-800-626-2002.

Design Information

Models Available ............................................. 3

Product Dimensions ....................................... 3

Adwmce Plmming .......................................... 3

Standard Installation in 24" Deep Cabinets. 4

Optional Trim Kits ......................................... 4

Corner Installation ......................................... 4

Installation Preparation

Parts Supplied ................................................. 5

Materials You _]11 Need ................................ 6

Tools xkm Will Need ....................................... 6

Prepare tile Opening ..................................... 7

Water Supply ................................................... 7

Power Supply .................................................. 8

Prepare Drain Plmnbing ............................... 9

Installation of this dishwasher requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills. Proper
installation is tile responsibility of tile in-

staller. Product failure due to improper
installation is not covered under tile GE

Appliance _'al'rallty. See tile Use & Care

Guide for warranty infln'mation.

• This dishwasher must be installed to allow
fin" flmn'e removal ti'om tile enclosure if

service is required.

• Use this appliance only tot its intended
purpose.

• Ce lavewaisselle dolt _tre install_ de thcon
a permettre la sortie ult_riem'e de

l'enceinte en cas d'intervention,

• I1 ne flint utiliser cet appareil que pour
l'usage pore" lequel il a 6t6 construit.

Installation

Step 1 Remove Wood Base .......................... 10

Step 2 Install Leveling Legs

and Toekick Brackets ................................. 10

Step 3 Install Water Inlet Fittings ................ l l

Step 4 Install Power Cord ............................ 11

Step 5 Level the Dishwasher. ....................... 12

Step 6 Slide Dishwasher into Opening ....... 19

Step 7 (kmnect _Vatei _Line ......................... 19

Step 8 Install Drain Line .............................. 13

Step 9 (kmnect Electrical ............................ 13

Step 10 Secm'e Dishwasher to

Co/mtertop or Cabinetry ........................... 14

Step l 1 Install Toekick Assembly ................ 15

Step 19 Install Side Filler Strips .................. 15

Panel Kits

ZPF25 Door Panel Kit .................................. 16

1/4" Thick Custom Door Panel

ZPF75 Door Panel Kit .................................. 19

3/4" Thick Custom Door Panel

Design Information

Stai,less Steel I, terior Dishwasher,s

Models

Available

Product
Dimensions

ZBD5600 WW, ZBD5700 WW
White Dishwashers

ZBD5600 BB, ZBD5700 BB

Black Dishwashers

ZBD5900 SS

Stainless Steel Dishwasher

These dishwashers are designed for versatility,
adaptable to virtually any installation.

These models have a hill length trimless door
without the traditional access panel, The

black and white models can be customized
with decorative panels of wood or other

material.

A-34" Min. adjustable

to 35" max.

B- 23-5/8"
C- 23-1/2" total depth

D-4" max., 2-7/8" rain.
E- 5" escutcheon height

F- Adjustable, to 3-1/4"
G -25-1/4" from cabinets

face (dependingon depth
of cabinets)

G

Advance
Planning

Toekick_

• The black and white models may be covered
with custom decorative door panels of wood

or other materials to match cabinetry. See

"Optional Trim Kits," page 4.

• The stainless steel model does not accept
custom panels.

• A custom toekick can be installed to match
cabinet toekick material. A continuous
toekick may be installed to form an

unbroken line at floor level.

-A continuous toekick should be installed
in such a manner that it can be removed if

service is reqtfired.

• Tub flange trim is supplied to conceal may
slight gap between the dishwasher and
ac!jacent cabinetrv.

• These dishwashers may be installed beneath
countertops of stone or other materials that

will not accept screws. No trim kit required.
See "Secure dishwasher to cotmtertop or

ac!jacent cabinetry", page 14.

Design Inff)rmation

SlaDde,s,_ Sled l_Herior Di,_hwa,_her,_

Standard
installation

in 24" de@
cabinets

01btional

7_im Kits

• Install in standard 24" deep cabinets:

- The dishwasher door will be flush with the
front thce of ac!jacent cabinetry.

• With a 3/4" thick custon_ door panel in
place, the exterior is trimless and fits flush
to a(!jacent cabinetry.

• ZPF25_V, white or ZPF25B, black custom
panel kit - Provides flw the installation of a

1/4" thick custom door panel, See page 16

flw installation instructions.

• ZPF75_. white or ZPF75B, black custom
panel kit - Provides flw a trimless appem_

mace using a 3/4" thick custom door panel.
See page 19 for installation instructions.

Cabinet

Resting
AgainstWall

COrTler

installation

• For a corner installation, allow 2" clearai'Jce

between dishwasher and ac!jacent cabinet
or wall.

• Dishwasher nltlst be placed no more than
10 feet fl'om sink fl)i" proper drainage.

Countertop

Dishwasher

Door

Opening2" Minimum

Installation hdbrmation

Slai_less Steel Interior Dishwasher,_

Parts

Supplied

Remove the hardware accessory bag and
other parts fl'om inside or taped to the

outside of the dishwasher. Check contents
against drawings to insure that all parts are

included.

2toekick slides
2teekick support brackets

2side trim pieces
2-pieceteekick
16Screws (see illustration}
2 leveling legs

Junction box

"_ Screw B

Screw A (4)SideTrim Screw C

(2)Countertop Screws (4)Toekick

Mounting Bracket

Screws Screws

Screw E Screw F

2 LevelingLegs

Leftand RightSide

ToekickSupportBrackets

Screw D (2)Toekick (2)JunctionBox

(2)Cabinet SlideScrews- Screws

Mounting ColorMatched

Screws

FrontToekick Panel

InnerToel<ickPanel

2 PieceToekick

JunctionBox

Leftand RightSide

ToekickSlides

2SideTrimPieces

Installation Preparation

Slai_le,s,_ Sleel I_lerior l)i,shwa,_her

MateriaLs You

Will Need:
(not supplied)

7boLs you
Will Need:

(Not Supplied)

%° elbow (3/8" NPTexternal thread onone endandopposite
endto fit hotwater supply line)
Threadsealtape
ULlisted wire nuts (3)

Fer new iastallalioas ealy:

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
Handshut-off valve (recommended)

Water line 3/8" O.D.min. copper or 1/2" O.D.min plastic.

Air

Gap

Wire Nuts

Phillipsheadand flat blade screwdrivers
Adjustable wrench (6")
3/8", 5/16" and 1/4" nut drivers

Level

Carpenter'ssquare

Measuringtape

Safetyglasses Safety Glasses

Flashlight

Electrical Cable

or PowerCord

©

Screw Type Clamps

HotWater Line

Waste

Tee

FlatBlade Screwdriver

90° Elbow

ThreadSeal

Tape

Shut-Off

Valve

Strain Relief Coupler

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Fer new ieslallalio, only:

Tubing cutter

Drill andappropriate bits

Holesaw set

Hole

Saw Set

Level

Adjustable

Wrench

MeasuringTape

Flashlight

Drill

and Bits

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dddddddddddd

Square

Tubing

Cutter

the
Openin, g

• The rough cabinet opening must be 24"
rain. deep, 23-5/8" rain. to 24" max. wide.

The opening height should be 34" rain.

and _5" II/ax,

• The opening should be fl'ee of extraneous
pipes and wires.

Installation Preparation

Slai_le,_,_ Sled I_Herior l)i,_hwa,sher

ThisWallArea
mustbeFreei

34"to35"

Underside

ofCountertop

toFloor

PipesorWires

24"Max

Water

Supply

• Hot water line may enter fl'om either side,
fl'om the rear, or fl'om the floor within the

shaded area shown.

• TtlI'n offwater supply.

• Cut a hole approximately 1-1/2" in diam-

eter to admit water line. Access hole must

be round and smooth.

• Install a hand shut-oil valve in the supply
line in an accessible location, such as under

the sink. (The shut-oil valve is optional, but

recomm ended and may be required by
local codes.)

• Install the hot water line, using no less than

3/8" O.D. copper tubing or 1/9" O.D.

plastic tubing.

• The water line must be long enough to
torm a smooth natural loop with no sharp

bends or kinks between the cutout entry
and fill valve location, centered at the fl'ont

of the dishwasher.

• At!just the water heater to deliver 120°F
rain. water temperature.

• The water pressure of the hot water supply
line must be 20 to 120 psi.

• Before connecting, flush water line to clean

otlt debris.

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CabinetFace_

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RightSideEntry

Approx.40"

SideEntry ...... F_

Approx.30"

fromWall 2" fromFloor

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Installation Preparation

FORPERSONALSAFETY:

REMOVEHOUSEFUSEOROPEN
CIRCUITBREAKERBEFOREBEGINNING
INSTALLATION.

DONOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDOR
ADAPTERPLUGWITHTHISAPPLIANCE
FOLLOWNATIONALELECTRICAL
CODESORPREVAiLiNGLOCALCODES
ANDORDINANCES.

Slai_le,_,_ Steel I_Herior Di,_hwa,_her,s

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, Location

SI_CURITE
ILFAUTENLEVERLEFUSIBLEDELA

MAiSONOUOUVRiRLEDISJONCTEUR
AVANTDECOMMENCER

L'INSTALLATiON.
ILNEFAUTPASUTILISERDE

RALLONGENID'ADAPTATEURDE

FICHEAVECCETAPPAREiL.[LFAUTRESPECTERTOUSLES
CODESD'ELECTRICITENATIONAUXOULESCODESET
%GLEMENTSLOCAUXENVIGUEUR.

Electrical Requirements:
These dishwashers inust be supplied with a

120 volt, 60 Hz power supply with an indi-
vidual, properly gr(mn(led branch circuit,
protected by a 15 or 20 amp filse or circuit

breaker or time delay filse.

• Wiring inust be 2 wire with gromacl.

• If electrical supply does not meet the above

requirements, call a licensed electrician
befi_re proceeding.

Grounding Instructions:
This appliance must be either cmmected to a
grounded-metal permanent wiring system, or
an equipment-grounding Coilductor must be

rim with tile circuit conductors and be
com_ected to tile equipment-grounding

terminal or lead on tile appliance.

2"

Ground--/

Cabinet

Blacl<_

White

Cabinet Preparation & Wiring:

• Wiring may enter fl'om either side, tile rear,

or fl'om tile floor within tile shaded area

sh own.

• Cut hole 1-1/2" max. diameter within tile
shaded area to admit tile electrical cable or

power cord. Tile hole must be fl'ee of sharp
edges. If tile cabinet wall partition is metal,
tile edge of tile hole must be covered with a
rubber protector.

Electrical Connections:

Tile electrical com_ection is on tile right side

of the dishwasher.

• For cable direct com_ections, the cable inust
be routed as illustrated. The cable must

extend fi)rward a minimum of 24" fl'om the
rear wall.

• For power corcl c(mnections, install a
3-prong type receptacle in the rear wall of

sink cabinet ilext to the dishwasher. Install
the receptable at least 6" and not more than

18" fl'om the dishwasher opening. The

receptacle should be at least 6" and not
more than ] S" off tile floor.

• Allow approximately 3" between cable and
a(!jacent cabinetr v.

THEiMPROPERCONNECTIONOFTHE

EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING
CONDUCTORCANRESULTiNARiSK
OFELECTRICSHOCK.CHECKWiTHA
QUALiFiEDELECTRiCiANORSERVICE
REPRESENTATIVEiFYOUAREiN
DOUBTWHETHERTHEAPPLIANCEiS
PROPERLYGROUNDED.

LEMAUVAISBRANCHEMENTDU
CONNECTEURDEMISEA LATERREDE

L'EQUIPEMENTPEUTCAUSERUN
RISQUED'ELECTROCUTION.ENCASDE

DOUTESURLAMISEALATERREDE
L'APPAREIL,CONSULTERUN

ELECTRICIENQUALIFIEOUUN
PREPOSEDESERVICE.

Installation Preparation

Slai_le,_,_ Sled I_lerior Di,_hwa,sher

drain

plumbin, g

• Follow local codes and ordinances.

• Dishwasher drain hose must not exceed 10
feet in length for proper drainage.

- Tire dishwasher is supplied with a 3/4"
I.D. drain hose, 78" long. Add tip to 42"
length to the fhctory supplied hose if

necessaiw.

• Dishwasher must be comaected to waste line
Mth an air gap (not supplied) or 30"

minimum, high drain loop (depending on
local codes and ordinances) to prevent

back flow into the dishwasher.

• An air gap must be used if waste tee or

disposer com_ection is less than 12" above
floor to prevent siphoning.

• Install waste tee or disposer and air gap

according to the manufilcturer's instruc-
tions.

• Cut a hole in cabinet wall, approximately

1-1/2" in diameter for drain hose.

• Install drain hose hook to underside of

countei'top.

Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Usethis methodwhen waste tee or disposer connection is less

than 12" abovethe floor.

Waste Tee Installation

Method2- HighDrainLoop

with WasteTeeorDisposer

Usethismethodwhenhighdrainloopisat least30"abovethe
floor.

DisposerInstallation

-- 4-

WasteTeeInstallation

DisposerInstallation

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain

hose is connected to x_aste tee or disposer
lower than 12" aboxe the floor lexel.

Failure to provide the proper drain con-
necti(m height, 12", with air gap or 30"
minim um high drain loop will result in
improper draining of the dishwasher which

IIlav catlse dalnage.

! i I

IL DOlT YAVOIR un dispositif anti-retour
si le tuwm de vidange est branch_ hun tO
d'_gout ou fi un broveur d'ordures qui est _l

Illoins de 30 cI/l (12 po) atl-(lesstls (hi sol.

Si le tuyau d'_)gout n'est pas branch,) h une
bom'Je hauteur, au moiFJs 30 cm (12 po),
avec un dispositif anti-retour, ou si la
boucle d'()gout haute n'est pas {i une

hauteur d'au moins 75 cm (30 po), le
lave-vaisselle se vidange real, ce qui petit

causer des d&gfits.

Installation

StaD_le,s,_ Steel I_Herior Di,_hwa,_her

hi,stall Custom

Door Panel

Step l

Remove

wood base

St@ 2

Install

_velin, g legs

& toekick

brackets

• If you intend to install custom door panels,
refer to installation instructions provided in
this booklet. The panels should be in place
beIore installing the dishwasher.

Cut the shipping carton and use it as a pad
trader the dishwasher, This will protect the

finished floor in the kitchen,

• Lay the dishwasher on its back,

• Remove the 4 screws holding the dish-

washer to the wood base. Discard screws.

• Retain wood base,

• lnsm'e that the floor of the cutout is the
same level or higher than the rest of the

room. If the kitchen floor is tile, it may be
elevated above the floor of the installation

cutout. Pieces of the wood base may be
placed into the cutout floor to make it level
or higher than with the kitchen floor, This

will allow fin" easy rein oval fl_r any fllture

service,

• Un-wrap the drain hose and pull to the rear
of the dishwasher, Take care not to kink or

crush the hose.

• Install toekick support brackets on the left
and right sides of the mounting brackets

using 2 screws each, See illustration for
correct orientation,

• Install the fl'ont leveling legs provided in
the parts package. The legs should be at

least 2" fl'om the bottom edge of the
motmting bracket.

• A({just leveling legs to installation height.

Tighten leveling leg locking nuts on the

rear.

Screw C

2" Min.

Mounting Bracket

Toekick Support Bracket

10

Installation

Slai_le,vs Sleel I_lerior Di,shwa,sher

Step 3

Install

Water Inlet

Fittin,_s

st@ 4

Install

powocord

(g" used)

Skipthis step
Ifdishwasher

will be wired
direct.

• Install the 90 ° elbow onto the water inlet.
Use thread sealing tape or pipe thread

C()IIlp()/lI1 d,

• The 90 ° elbow should tace the left or right
side, depending on water line routing.

• Install strain relief ontojmaction box and
tighten against incoming wires.

• Strip 1/2" insulation fl'om end of power
cord wires.

• Comaect incoming wires to dishwasher wires
using wire mlts of appropriate size.

• Comaect tile white to white, black to black
and incoming gro/md to green wire.

• Push all wires into thejm_ction box and
secm'e cover with screws onto dishwasher

ti'all/e.

Note: Tile power cord and connections II/[Ist
comply with tile National Electrical Code,

Section 429 and/or local codes and
ordinances.

IMPORTANT: The p(mer cord illt/st be no
longer than 6 fl fl'om thejmlction box to tile
plug. DO NOT PLUG IN PO_ ER CORD .AT

THIS TIME.

ScrewF

11

Installation

StaD_le,s,_ Steel I_lerior Di,_hwa,_her

Step 5

Level the
Dishwasher

Step6

Slide

Dishwasher

Into Openin, g

• Careflllly upright tile dishwasher, taking
care not to bend tile leveling legs. Make
sure tile leveling leg locking nuts are

sectlre.

• Check to be sure tile dishwasher is level and
at tile cutout height.

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

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

• As you proceed, pull tile drain hose
through tile cabinet wall under tile sink.

• If a power cord is used, guide tile end
through a separate hole.

• Check to be sure there is no interference

with waterline or house wiring.

Level

And
Sides

Step 7

Connect

Water Line

• Tile water supply line should be flushed to
clear any foreign material before connect-

ing to tile dishwasher.

• Make sure there are no sharp bends or
kinks which could restrict tile water flow.

HotWater

Supply

90° Elbow

12

Installation

Slaiule,vs Sleel Iulerior Di,shwa,sher

Step 8

[nstall
Drain Line

• Follow all local codes and ordinances.

Drain Line Preparation

• The dishwasher is supplied with a 78" hmg
corrugated drain hose.

• If the location requires a longer draiil hose,

add up to 42" length to the supplied hose.

Use 3/4" inside diameter hose and thin

wall copper coupler to join the hose ends.

Note: Totaldrain hoselength must notexceed 10feet for
properdrainoperation.

Drain Line Installation

• (_om_ect drain line to air gap, waste tee or

disposer using either method 1 or 2 as

previously determined.

• SecHre c(mnection using appropriate

clamps (not supplied).

• Make sm'e drain hose is not kinked.

Note: Removedrain plug beforeconnecting to disposer.
Dishwashercannotdrain if plug is left in place.

Method1- AirGapwith WasteTeeorDisposer

Waste Tee Installation

Method 2 - High Drain Loop

with Waste Tee or Disposer

Fasten to underside

30" 30"

Waste Teelnstallation Disposerlnstallation

DisposerInstallation

__ ofcountertop

Fasten to underside

Step9

Connect

Electrical

(Fordirect
connectionto

housewiring)

lf housewiring is not2-wire with a

by the installer. When housewiring is
aluminum, besureto useU.L.listed

anti-oxidant compoundandaluminum-

__ ground wire, a groundmust be provided

Verify that power is turned off at the source.

to-copperconnectors.

Si lecircuit de la maison n'a pasdeux

ills, plus unfil deterre, Vinstallateur

dolt installer un fil de terre. Quand les

ills de la maison sent en aluminium, il
faut prendresoin d'utiJiser unep_te

anti-oxydante et des connecteurs
aluminium acuivre sur la liste UL.

• Install a strain relief onto the junction box

and tighten against the incoming wires.

• Strip l/2" insulation fl'om end of incoming

wires.

• Use wire mlts of appropriate size and c(m-

nect white t()white, black to black and
incoming ground to green wire.

• Push all wires into the junction box and

place on dishwasher fl'ame. Secure with

screws "g".

Screw F

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/

/

/

/

13

Installation

Stai_less Steel I_Herior Dishwasher

Step 10

5 cure

Dishwasher

to Countertop
or Cabinetry

To maintain position and alignment the

dishwasher nlust be secured to tile COUlltertop
or to a(!jacent cabinetry.
If co/mtertop is of stone or other hard
material, secure the dishwasher to a(!jacent

cabin ets.

• Check to be s/ire that dishwasher is a(!justed
to correct height and is centered in tile

cutout.

• Open and close dishwasher door to insure
proper operation of tile door. If there is anv
binding or rubbing, reac!just leveling legs.

Secure dishwasher to countertop:

• Drill pilot holes through tile mounting
bracket and into tile underside of tile

countertop. Install 2 screws "A" provided.

Note: Take special care to ensure
CO/lllterI//O/lIlt screws are driven flush so thev

do not damage top of do()); when door is
closed.

Secure dishwasher to adjacent cabinets:

• Remove plastic plug buttoi_ on tile inside of
the dishwasher fl'ame. One (hi each side.

• Drill pilot holes through tile holes and into
the ac!jacent cabinets, Install 2 screws "D"
provided.

• Replace plastic plug buttons.

Screw D

14

Installation

Slai_le,s,s Sleel I_lerior l)i,shwa,sher

Step l l

[nstall

7bekick

Assembly

• Install toekick slides to toekick support
brackets. Use slide stamped "L" on left and
"R" on right side.

• Align fl'ont and ironer toekicks, matching
screw holes.

• Align toekick to second screw hole in
toekick slide as illustrated.

• Install color matched screws "E" through
the flxmt of the toekick and into the toekick

slides. Do not tighten screws.

• Carefldly, slide assembly back until it is
aligned with a(!jacent cabinetry toekick.

• A(!just the height of the panel by loosening
screws and sliding the fl'ont panel down,

even x_ith the floor.

• Carefully, hold the door and open flflly.
Ensure that door does not strike top of

toekick.

• A(!just toekick height if necessary.

• Tighten screws.

i:

FrontToel<icl<Panel

InnerToel<icl<

Slide out_toekick

LeftSide
Toekicl<
Slide

St@ 12

Install

Side 7?ira

ScrewE

• Side trim filler strips are packed with this
dishwasher. If the cabinet cutout is wider

than the dishwasher, install the filler strips
on both sides of the dishwasher to cover

gaps.

• Open the door fidlv.

• Place side trim against dishwasher tub and
install 2 screws, loosely on each side.

• At!just trim to correct width. Tighten screws.

Side
Trim

AttachmentScrews

Pulltabwhile
Pushingtoekickin

Screw B

15

ZPF25 Custom Door Panel Kit

l/4" Tkick (u,slom Door Pa_el

Kit Contents

7, 5

ZPI_2r B, Black trim

cF_ r

ZPF2, _,, White trim

Tools and Materials required

• Phillips screwdriver

• Gloves to protect against sharpedges.

To pre_ent electrical shock,
clisc(mnect electrical pox_er
supply to dishwasher before
changing panels. Do not
operate dishwasher when

door asseinblv is i'ei/love(l.

• Metal door

• 8 wood screws

• 6 "6" clips

• DoorTrim

• 2 Door Springs (8)Screws

Moto: It isbestthat 2peopleperformthis installation.

The ZPF25 trim kit provides support for 1/4"

thick custoln door panel.

Moto: Maximumcustompanelweightis

10pounds.

Pore" &viter les
&lectrocutions, il flint

cl_brancher l'alimentation
&lectriq ue du lave-vaisselle

event de changer les
pam_eaux. I1 ne thut pas

thire follctiollller le lave-

vaisselle q uand la porte est cl&pos&e.

St@ l

Cut l/4"

Thick Custo"nz

Panel to Size

"(;" Olips

• Cut door panel to the dimensions shown.

• The bottom left and right corners should
be cut at 1/4" radius. See illustration.

Rote: Thetrim will conceal the cut edgesof the panels.

DoorTrim

2Door

Springs

1/4" Thick

DoorPanel

23-1/8"

25-1/2"

16

ZPF25 Custom Door Panel Kit

l/4" Tkick (ustom Door Pa_el

Step 2

Remove
Existin, g

Metal Door

Step 3

Assemble

Panel to

Door

• Open the door fllllv.,

Caution: One person should hold the door

while the other backs out s('rex_s to prex eat

the metal door fron/falling.

• Remove 6 screws on the inside the inner
door fl'ame, Retain screws,

• Remove the 2 screws with o-rings located in
the bottom center of the ironer door. Retain

screws and o-rings.

• [x)eIuove the ()liter door,

• Remove the 2 screws holding the center
door bracket to metal door,

• Retain bracket and insulation,

• Discard metal door,

• Place the supplied metal door Oll a fiat
s/li't_lce,

• Place the custom panel on top of the metal

door.

• Place supplied trim over the custom panel.

• Press trim to panel and install the color
matched screws provided. Install 3 screws

on each side and 9 screws on the bottom.

Deco Panel

DoorTrim

s@ 4

[nstall Door

C_nter

Bracket

• Turn the assembled door over with appear-
ance side down,

• Install center door bracket onto door using
original screws,

• Place insulation around support bracket,

_orPanel

Insulation

Install Screws

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ZPF25 Custom Door Panel Kit

l/4" Tkick Custom Door Pa_el

Step 5

fnstall

As sembled

Door onto
Dishwasher

Step 6

[nstall

Door

5 rincs

• Locate the "(7' clips in the parts package.
Place one clip, flat side tip, oxer each of the

screw holes, 3 on each side of the door.

Note: Onepersonshould hold the doorwhile the other installs
screwsto preventthe door assemblyfrom falling.

• Hold the assembled door to dishwasher
ironer door and slide tip against control

panel. Control panel has posts that should
engage the 9 holes in the top of the metal

door.

• Install the original center screws and
o-rings.

Note: Centerscrewsand o-rings must besecurelyfastened to
preventfuture leaks.

• Install original screx_ s to sides of imaer door
flame, 3 each side.

The additional weight of the custom panel
may require that the heavy door springs be

installed.
Test Door Balance

• With one hand under the door, slowly open
the door filllv.

• Open and close the door to check t0r
proper balance. Correct door balance
should prevent the door fl'om raising by
itself fl'om a fifll open position and prevent
the door fl'om talling heavilv.

• If the door talls heavil}; damage will occur
ti'om repeated use.

• Install one or both new springs provided.

Install New Springs:

• Close and latch the dishwasher door.

• Locate door spring on left side of dish-

washer.

• Disengage the push rod guide by pushing
down on the guide and slowly pulling the
guide out of the mounting position.

• Carefldly release the tension on the spring
and remove the push rod guide fl'om the

rod.

• Remove the spring and replace with the
spring that has a yellow marking,

• Reassemble the push rod guide into the
original position,

• Test door balance,

• Install right side spring if needed,

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ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit

/4 Thick (usi0m l)oor Panel

Kit Contents

ZPF75B, Black
ZPF75_, _ hite

Tools and Materials mqu#ed

• Phillips screwdriver

• Glovesto protectagainst sharpedges

• Nut driver

_To prexent electrical shock,

discmmect electrical power
supply to dishwasher

befin'e changing panels.

Do not operate dishwasher

when door assembly is
reiilo','ed.

• Metal door

• Support bracket

• Label

• 18Screws

• 2 Door springs

Note: It is bestthat 2 people perform this installation.

The ZPF75 provides fin" the installation of

1/2" to 3/4" thick custom door panel.

Noto: Maximumcustompanelweightis
10pounds.

Pour &viter les
_)lectrocutions, il thut

d_)brancher l'alimentation
_lectrique du lave-vaisselle

avant de changer les
pmmeaux. I1 ne thut pas

thire tinactimmer le lave-

vaisselle quand la porte est d6pos6e.

Metal Door

St@ l:

Determine

Custom

Panel

Sizes

Screw Y

Screw X (6) Not Used Screw Z

(1O)Wood Screws (2)Support Bracket

The custoin panel should be constructed in
the same nlanner as cabinet doors. All edges

can be seen and must be finished for the best
appearance.

C0untert0p Custom

__ , Panel Size Top

Cabinets Dim A_' 3/4"Thick

_Height is equalto A minus5-1/8" plus 1/4"
EXAMPLE:

_Height =30-1/2" minus 5-1/8" plus 1/4" is equal to 25-5/8".

-t

F Floor _ll_-

/ Bottom of 3/4" Max. _23-1/8"

Adjacent Cabinetry

Screws

Door Panel _Height

Support

Bracket

Door Springs

• Measm'e dimension A, fl'om underside of
countertop to bottom of ac!jacent cabinets.

- Subtract 5-1/8". Control panel height is 5".
Allow 1/8" fin" gap between bottom of

countertop and top of control panel.

-Add 1/4". The custom panel will slide tip,

behind control panel.

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ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit

/4 Thick ( u,stom Door Panel

Step 2

Remove

Existing

Metal Door

Step 3

[nstall Door

Center Bracket

• Open tile door flflly.

Caution: Oneperson should hold the doorwhile the other
hacksout screwsto preventthe metal doorfrom falling.

• Remove 6 screws on tile inside of tile
fi'ame. Retain screws.

• Remove tile 2 screws with o-rings located in
tile bottom center of tile door. Retain

screws and o-rings.

• Renlove tile door.

• Remove insulation and loam inserts,
discard metal door.

• Install new center door bracket onto door
using screws "Z'.

• Place insulation aroui]d support bracket.

2 "0" Rings

Supp!_:_!_acl<et

2-Depresslons_Fla t Face

i
i

Step4

Assemble

Custo' z"n

Pand

ScrewZ

• Lay custom panel (m a fiat surtace, appear-
ance side down.

• Place tile new metal door panel onto tile
back of tile custom door panel. Align sides
and top edges.

• Drill 1/8" pilot holes, 3/8" deep, through
the metal panel and into tile custom panel,

3 each side.

• Secure custonl panel to metal door with
3 screws "X" on each side.

• Drill 1/4" pilot holes through tile top
return flange, approximately 1/4" deep.

1

Drill 1/4"
Holes

&

Metallntegrated Door

Drill 1/8"Holes

(3 EachSide)

ScrewX

_mPanel

2O

ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit

3/4" Thick Custom Door Pa_el

5

Step

hi,stall
As s embled

Door onto
Dishwasho

Step 6

fnstall

Door

Note: Onepersonshould hold the doorwhile the other installs
screwsto preventthe door assemblyfrom falling.

• Check to be sure that fl)am inserts are in
place.

• Hold the assembled door to dishwasher
ironer door and slide up against control

panel, The control panel has posts that
should engage the 9 holes in the top of the
metal panel,

• Install the original center screws mad

O-I'ings.

Note: Centerscrews and o-rings must besecurelyfastened to
prevent leaks.

• Install original screws to sides of imaer door
fl'ame, 3 each side.

The additional weight of the custom panel

may require that the heavv door springs be
installed.

Test Door Balance

• With one hand under the dooi, slowly open
the door flfllv.

• Open and close the door to check tot
proper balance. Correct door balance

should prevent the door ti'om raising by
itself ti'om a flfll open position and prevent

the door ti'om thlling heavily.

• If the door fidls heavily, damage will occur

fi'om repeated use.

• Install one or both new springs provided.

2"0" Rings_

Fo
Insert l

MoistureStrip

i Insert

ControlPanel

PostHoles

Push
Rod

Guide

Install New Springs:

• (]lose and latch the dishwasher door.

• Locate door spring on left side of dish-

washer,

• Disengage the push rod guide by pushing
down (m the guide and slowly pulling the

guide out of the mounting position.

• Careflfllv release the tension on the spring
and remove the push rod guide fl'om the

rod.

• Remove the spring and replace with the
spring that has a yellow marking,

• Reassemble the push rod guide into the
original position,

• Test door balance.

• Install right side spring if needed.

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ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit

3/4" Thick ( ustom Door Pa_el

Step 7

fnstall

Custom
7b&ick

• Slip toekick slides into guides by pulling out
the metal tabs.

• Hold custom panel against toekick slides
and mark screw hole locations.

• Remove toekick and drill 1/8" pilot holes.

• Remove toekick slides and secure panel to
slides with 2 screws each. Use screws "X'. If

panels are 1/2" thick, use caution when
driving these screws.

• Insert the assembled toekick into the
support brackets by pulling out the metal

tabs.

• Carefldl> slide assemblv back until it is
aligned with ac!jacent cabinetrv toekick.

• See product installation instructions to
reinstall the dishwasher.

• Carefldl> hold the door and open fldly,
Insure that door does not strike top of

toekick.

ScrewX

PullTabWhile Pushingtoel<ickin

2_

Notes

Slai*_le,s,s Sleel I_lerior l)i,shwa,sher

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@ Monogram:

General Electric Company
Louisville, KY40225

NOTE: While performinginstaflations describedinthis hook,
safeWglassesor gogglesshould beworn.

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Pub. No. 49-5860-1
Primed in USA

4, 1999 GE Appliarlces

(N.D. 458) 9/99

Part Number: (82 0017x
Issue A