Dishwasher Installation - GE GDF510PSJSS Installation Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 1: PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package:
• Screws
• Junction box cover
• Drain hose and clamp
• Mounting brackets
• Trim pieces (on some models)
• Drain hose hanger
• Insulation pieces (some models)
• Toekick (pre-installed on some models)
• Owner's Manual
• Product samples and/or coupons
STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher on the
wood base, check the
door balance by opening
and closing the door.
• Door is properly balanced
if, when opened, it self
closes within 20° from
vertical, stays in position
from 20° to 70° and falls
fully open beyond 70°.
• If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch
door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to
correct balance.
Side View
Increase
Tension
Decrease
Tension
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.
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 and is routed as shown.
6
Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
Make sure
pulley cable
is within
pulley
shoulders
Front View
STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
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 base is removed.
PRECAUCIÓN:
No quite la base de madera hasta que esté listo para instalar el
lavaplatos. Si se quita la base, el lavaplatos se volcará cuando
se abra la puerta.
IMPORTANT
–
Damage will occur.
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay
it on its back. NOTE: Do not place the dishwasher on its side.
• Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base
with a 15/16" socket wrench.
• Discard base.
• Leveling legs MUST be reinstalled into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
Skip this step if the toekick is not pre-installed on the unit. On
some models the toekick is packaged separately with the unit.
• Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 21.
Approx.
1/2"
Remove 2
Toekick Screws