GE GLD6900 Series Installation Instructions Manual page 9

Installation Instructions
STEP 15–POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need the 2 Phillips special head screws
from the screw kit set aside in Step 1. The dishwasher must
be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides. When the
underside of the countertop is wood, use Method 1. Use Method
2 when the underside of the countertop is made of a material,
such as granite, that will not accept wood screws.
Tip: Prevent door panel and control panel damage. Dishwasher
must be positioned so the front panel and control panel do not
contact the adjacent cabinets or countertop. Mounting screws
must be driven straight and flush. Protruding screw heads could
scratch the door panel or control panel and interfere with door
operation.
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must not hit
cabinets or countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop
with the 2 Phillips special head screws. Refer to Figure T. Make
certain screws are driven straight and fl ush to prevent panel
damage.
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Figure T
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STEP 16–CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.
• Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water line.
• Insert water line into 90° elbow.
• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.
IMPORTANT
– Check to be sure that door spring does
not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line. Test by
opening and closing the door. Reroute the lines if a rubbing noise
or interference occurs.
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must not hit
cabinets or countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2
Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to Figures U and
V. Make certain screws are driven straight and fl ush to prevent
panel damage.
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