Prepare Hot Water Line - GE GLD6900 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enter from either side, rear or fl oor 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 power cord with plug is
used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole
Shut-off
Valve
Hot
2"
From
19" From Wall
Cabinet
Cabinet Face
Figure F
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Water Line Connection
• Turn off the water supply.
• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as
under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and may
be required by local codes.)
• Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install
the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" copper tubing.
Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least
19" from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 150°F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
CAUTION:
Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the
dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opened
if the wood base is removed.
STEP 1– PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for use
in the listed steps:
Screw kit – Steps 5 or 18 and 15
Side mount kit (some models) – Step 12
Junction box cover – Step 5 or 18
Drain hose and clamp – Step 7
Trim pieces (some models) – Step 11
Owner's Manual - Steps 19 and 22
Product Samples and/or coupons – Step 22
4"
4"
5" 5"
6"
2" From Floor
STEP 2–CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance by
opening and closing the door.
• If the door drops when released, increase the spring tension. If
the door rises when released, decrease the tension.
Note: Increase or decrease tension
as shown. Adjust both springs
to the same tension setting
to correct balance.
Increase
Spring
Tension
Decrease
Spring
Tension
Figure G
Tip: If door spring adjustment is necessary, check door opening
and closing. If door does not open easily or falls too quickly,
check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place by
"shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has not slipped
over the pulley shoulders.
STEP 3– REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
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 on the underside of the wood
base with an adjustable wrench or 15/16" socket.
• Discard base.
Figure H
• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/8" from frame as shown.
Insert Hook
Over Bracket
Correct
Incorrect
05A-1182N
05A-1183Q
Approx.
1/8"
5