GE GLD6900 Series Installation Instructions Manual page 6

Installation Instructions
STEP 4–REMOVE TOEKICK
• Remove the
2 toekick screws
and toekick.
Set aside for use
in Step 21.
STEP 5–INSTALL POWER CORD
Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has a
factory installed power cord.
In this step you will need the junction box cover and the
#10 x 1/2" hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in
Step 1.
The power cord and connections must comply with the
National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and
ordinances. Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord
Kit WX09X70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE
Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.
Power Cord
Wires
Junction Box
Cover
Ground
White, Black and Green
Dishwasher Wires
Figure J
• Install strain relief in junction box bracket. 06E-1774A
• Insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.
• Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are
threaded through small hole in junction box bracket.
• Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white
wire, black (or smooth) to dishwasher black wire and ground to
dishwasher green wire. Use UL listed wire nuts of
appropriate size.
• Install junction box cover using #10 hex head screw. Be sure
wires are not pinched under the cover.
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STEP 6– INSTALL
• Wrap 90° elbow with
thread seal tape.
• Thead 90° elbow into
the water valve.
• Do not over tighten
elbow; water valve
bracket could bend
or water valve
fi tting could break.
• Position the
end of the elbow
to face the rear
of the dishwasher.
STEP 7– INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
Skip this step if drain hose has been pre-installed.
In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in
Step 1.
• Stand dishwasher upright.
• Place drain hose clamp over 1-3/16" inside diameter end of
drain hose.
Tip: Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks. Be careful
not to nick or cut the drain hose.
• Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet
being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure L.
• Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the pump
outlet.
• Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose and
tighten clamp.
Black
#10
Note: Drain hose
Screw
supplied with dish -
washer is approxi-
mately 78" long. If a
longer hose is
needed, a 120" long
hose (10 feet) may
be purchased from
an authorized
GE
appliance
dealer. The
10' long
hose is
part
number
GPF10L.
90° ELBOW
90°
Elbow
Figure K
DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT
Hose Clamp
Figure L
06E-1774C
Front of Dishwasher
Water
Valve
Bracket
Fill
Hose
Thread
Seal Tape
05A-1183AA
Pump Outlet
Hose Stops
Check Valve
Do Not Remove