Step 11 Level Dishwasher - GE EDW4000 Series Owner's Manual

STEP 11 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT
– Dishwasher must be level for proper
dish rack operation and wash performance.
• Place level on
door and rack
track inside the
tub as shown to
check that the
dishwasher is
Check
level.
Level
Front
to Back
Figure Q
STEP 12 POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO CABINET
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or
the cabinet sides. When countertops are made of wood,
use Method 1. Some models are supplied with side
mounting brackets for use when countertops are granite
or other materials that will not accept screws. Use
Method 2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to wood countertop
• Position dishwasher so that the door lines up with the
front face of adjacent cabinet.
Figure S
IMPORTANT: Check to be sure the dishwasher is
centered in the opening and there is no interference
with adjacent cabinets when opening or closing the door.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the counter-
top with the 2 Phillips screws provided.
Method 2
For Models supplied with side mounting brackets
• Pull dishwasher out of the opening just enough to
access the tub frame.
Installation Instructions
Check Level
Side To Side
Wood Countertop
Brackets
3/4"
• Level the dish-
washer by adjusting
the four leveling
legs individually.
• If adjustment to the
right rear leveling
leg is required,
loosen junction box
bracket screw
(through the access
hole) and rotate
bracket clockwise.
TIP:
Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be
sure the rack does not roll forward or back into dish-
washer. If the rack rolls either direction, the dishwasher
must be leveled again.
• If door hits tub, the dishwasher is not installed
correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.
• Fasten a side mounting bracket to each side of the tub
with the #8 pan head screws provided.
Side
Mounting
Brackets
Tub Frame
Figure T
• Position dishwasher so that the door lines up with the
front face of adjacent cabinet.
IMPORTANT: Check to be sure the dishwasher is
centered in the opening and there is no interference
with adjacent cabinets when opening or closing the door.
Figure U
• Fasten the brackets to cabinet sides using the 2
Phillips head countertop screws.
IMPORTANT: Drive screws straight and flush. Protrud-
ing screw heads will scratch the top or sides of the
control panel and can interfere with door closing.
8
Access Hole
Turn Legs
to Adjust
Figure R
Countertop
Mounting
Brackets
Install
2 Screws
Each Side
Stone Countertop
Side Brackets
3/4"