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.
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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
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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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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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SideEntry ...... F_
Approx.30"
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Installation Preparation
FORPERSONALSAFETY:
REMOVEHOUSEFUSEOROPEN
CIRCUITBREAKERBEFOREBEGINNING
INSTALLATION.
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ADAPTERPLUGWITHTHISAPPLIANCE
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ANDORDINANCES.
Slai_le,_,_ Steel I_Herior Di,_hwa,_her,s
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SI_CURITE
ILFAUTENLEVERLEFUSIBLEDELA
MAiSONOUOUVRiRLEDISJONCTEUR
AVANTDECOMMENCER
L'INSTALLATiON.
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FICHEAVECCETAPPAREiL.[LFAUTRESPECTERTOUSLES
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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.
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CONNECTEURDEMISEA LATERREDE
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RISQUED'ELECTROCUTION.ENCASDE
DOUTESURLAMISEALATERREDE
L'APPAREIL,CONSULTERUN
ELECTRICIENQUALIFIEOUUN
PREPOSEDESERVICE.