Drain Line Installation - GE Spacemaker Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
continued
Step 10
Align water and electrical lines
Route the water line and electrical
supply to their connection
Rear View
locations under the dishwasher.
Do not connect water and
electrical in this step.
Electric Water
Step 11
Level dishwasher
Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four
leveling legs individually for correct align-
ment. See Figure O.
Dishwasher should be level left to right and
front to back for proper dish rack operation
and dishwasher performance. Dishwasher
door should be in alignment with adjacent
Figure O
cabinets. See Figure P.
Step 12
Position dishwasher and fasten to cabinet
Open the door and position the dishwasher tub flange 3/4" from
the cabinet opening. Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of
the countertop, using the 2 Phillips screws provided in Step 1.
Be sure screws are driven straight and flush to avoid interfer-
ence with door operation. See Figure P.
Important:
Make sure that
dishwasher is
centered in the
opening and
there is no
interference with
3/4"
cabinets when
opening or closing
the door. Interfer-
ence may cause a
water leak when
dishwasher is in
operation.
Figure P
Step 13
Connect water supply
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow installed in Step 6.
Open and close the door. Check to be sure door spring does not
rub against fill hose or water supply line.
Water Valve Bracket
Important: When opening and
closing the door, the door
spring should not touch the fill
hose. If it does, bend water
Fill Hose
valve bracket slightly to
provide clearance between
the spring and the fill hose.
Hot Water
Supply Line
90° Elbow
Figure Q
6
Step 14
Connect drain line
Follow all local codes and ordinances.
DRAIN LINE PREPARATION
The molded end is designed to fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1" diameter
connections to the air gap, waste tee or disposer. Cut on
premarked line as required for your installation as illustrated
in Figure R.
Note: DO NOT CUT CORRUGATED PORTION OF HOSE.
Cutting Lines
3/4"
1" 5/8"
Do not cut corrugated
Figure R
portion of hose
If the location requires a longer drain hose, add up to 42" of
length to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside
diameter hose and a short section of copper water pipe of
appropriate length and diameter to connect the two hose ends.
Secure connection with appropriate clamps (not supplied).
Note: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED
10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using either
Method 1 or Method 2 as previously determined. Refer to Figure
S or Figure T.
Secure connection using appropriate clamps (not supplied).
Make sure drain hose is not kinked.
Method 1–Air gap with waste tee or disposer
Waste tee installation Figure S Disposer Installation
Method 2–High drain loop with waste tee or disposer
Fasten to underside
Fasten to underside
of countertop
of countertop
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Min.
Figure T
Waste tee installation Disposer Installation
Note: BE SURE TO REMOVE DRAIN PLUG FROM DISPOSER
BEFORE ATTACHING DRAIN LINE. DISHWASHER WILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
continued
Step 15
Connect power supply
Verify that power is turned off at source. If power cord is used,
plug it into the wall outlet and go to Step 16. If dishwasher is to
be directly wired to house wiring, continue with this step.
Remove junction box cover.
Secure the power supply cable to the back of the junction box
with a strain relief (not supplied).
WARNING
If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire,
a ground must be provided by the installer.
When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use U.L. Listed
anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.
Step 16
Pre-test check list
Check to be sure power is off.
Open dishwasher door and remove all foam and cardboard
packaging.
Remove literature package with Use & Care manual.
Read the Use & Care manual to familiarize yourself with the
operation of the dishwasher.
Add two quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to
lubricate the pump seal.
Remove the protective film if present from the control
panel, access panel and door panel.
Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the dish-
washer, and not pinched or in contact with door springs or
other dishwasher components.
Step 17
Dishwasher wet test check list
Turn on power supply.
Latch door.
Select normal cycle on push-button or electronic models.
On dial models, turn control dial just enough to start
dishwasher. Be careful not to turn the dial past the first
water fill. On electronic models, push start pad.
Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher. This
could take up to 4 minutes.
If water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure
that water is turned on.
Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If a leak is found,
turn off power supply, tighten connections and restore
power.
Locate the three dishwasher wires (white, black, and green)
with the stripped ends. Insert the three wires through the small
hole in the junction box bracket. Using wire nuts of appropriate
size, connect incoming ground to green wire, white to white
and black to black, as shown in Figure U. Replace the junction
box cover. Check to make sure that wires are not pinched under
junction box cover.
White
Neutral
Ground
Black
Live
Figure U
Note: Check That
Harness Leads Are
Threaded Thru Small
Hole in Bracket
Pull lower rack about half way out. Check to be sure it does
not roll back into dishwasher or further out. If it does, relevel
dishwasher.
Turn on water supply.
Check for plumbing leaks. Tighten connections if necessary.
Check that door spring does not contact water line, fill hose,
wiring or dishwasher components.
Turn on the hot water faucet at the sink and verify water
temperature. Water going to dishwasher must be between
the temperatures of 120°F and 150°F.
Check for leaks around the door. A leak around the door
could be caused by dishwasher door rubbing or hitting
against adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the dishwasher if
necessary.
The dishwasher will drain about 5 minutes after the first fill.
Check drain lines. If leaks are found, turn off power, correct
as necessary and restore power.
Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has
drained. If not, check that disposer plug has been removed
and/or air gap is not plugged.
Let the dishwasher run through another fill and drain cycle.
Check again to be sure there are no leaks.
At the end of the second drain, push the reset pad on
electronic models. On dial models, unlatch the door and
rotate the dial to the "OFF" position.
7