Installation Instructions - GE Spacemaker Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
1. The hot water line may enter from either side, the rear or from
the floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
2. Cut a hole approximately 1-1/2" dia. within the shaded area to
admit the line.
3. Turn off the water supply.
4. Install a hand shut-off valve in the supply line in an accessible
location, such as under the sink. (The shut-off valve is optional,
but recommended and may be required by local codes.)
5. Water connection is on left side of dishwasher. Install the hot
water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" O.D. copper tubing or
1/2" O.D. plastic tubing. Route line as shown in Figure F. Extend
the water line forward at least 19" from rear wall.
6. Adjust the water heater to deliver water between the
temperatures of 120°F and 150°F.
7. Flush water line to clean out debris.
8. The water pressure of the hot water supply line must be
20-120 PSI.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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CAUTION
Do not remove the wood base until you are ready to install
the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door
is opened.
Step 1
Check door balance before wood base is removed
Locate the 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws
wrapped with yellow tape and stuck to the top or side of the
dishwasher. Set aside for use in Step 12.
Check door balance by opening and closing door. If necessary
latch door and adjust one or both springs before the wood
base is removed.
Moving Spring Hook to Rear Hole
Increases Spring Tension.
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Insert Spring Hook
Figure GG
Through Inside of Frame
Step 2
Remove leveling legs and wood base.
Move the dishwasher close to the cabinet
and lay it on its back. Remove the four leveling
legs with an adjustable wrench. Remove
and discard the wood base. Do not "Kick"
wood base off, damage will occur.
Figure G
4
4"
1-1/2" Dia.
4"
5" 5"
Hole
Shut-off
Valve
Hot
2"
6"
From
19" From Wall
Cabinet
2" From Floor
Cabinet Face
Figure F
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Step 3
Install leveling legs
Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher
frame. The legs should extend approximately
3/4" away from the frame.
Approx.
Figure H
Step 4
Remove access panel and toekick
Remove the two screws below the access panel and set aside
for reuse. Remove access panel by backing out the two screws
located between the door and access panel. These screws are
secured to access panel with plastic retainers.
Back Out
2 Screws
Remove 2
Screws
Figure I
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Step 5
Install power cord (when used)
For power cord installation only. Skip this step if dishwasher
will be directly wired.
Remove the junction box
cover and install strain
relief. The power cord
and connections must
comply with the National
Electrical Code, Section
422 and/or local codes
and ordinances. The cord
must be no longer than
6 ft. from the junction
box to the receptacle.
Locate the three dish-
washer wires (white,
black and green) with
the stripped ends. Using UL Listed wire nuts of appropriate size,
connect incoming white to white, black to black, and incoming
ground to green wire. Replace the junction box cover. Check
that wires are not pinched under cover.
Step 6
Install 90° elbow
Install the 90° elbow
3/4"
fitting to the water
valve using thread seal
tape on the threads.
The water valve
requires 3/8" NPT
fitting with external
threads. The opposite
end should fit water
supply line. Position the
end of the elbow to face
the rear of the dishwasher.
Do not bend the dishwasher
frame when installing the 90° elbow fitting to the water
valve as this could cause the door spring to come in
contact with the fill hose.
Step 7
Position water line and power supply
Position the water supply line and house wiring on the floor of
the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and
components under dishwasher.
Water
Line
continued
Step 8
Upright dishwasher and position in front of the cabinet
opening. Insert the drain hose into the hole previously drilled in
the cabinet wall. If a power cord is used, guide the end
Note: Check That Harness Leads Are
through a separate hole cut for the electrical cord.
Threaded Thru Small Hole in Bracket
White
Power cord should be routed directly to the rear of junction box
Neutral
avoiding contact with spring or other dishwasher components.
Ground
Black
Live
Figure J
Figure M
Step 8A
• Press the trim onto the tub flange on each side of the dish-
washer. Start even with the top edge and press in as you
move to the bottom.
• Press trim piece onto top dishwasher flange.
90° Elbow
• Open and close the door to check that trim does not bind.
Thread
Seal
Tape
Figure K
Note: Tub trim is located in
dishwasher upper rack.
Step 9
Slide the dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.
As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening and
under the sink. Make sure drain hose is not kinked under
dishwasher. Check to be sure there is no interference with
water line and wiring.
DO NOT PUSH
AGAINST FRONT
DOOR PANEL
WITH YOUR
Power
KNEE. Damage to
Supply
the door panel
will occur.
Figure L
Insert drain hose through cabinet
Power
Supply
Water Line
Power
Cord
(if used)
Install Trim Pieces (on some models)
Slide dishwasher into cabinet
Figure N
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