Installation Instructions; Step 1 Remove Packaging; Step 2 Install Leveling Legs; Step 3, Remove Access Covers - GE PDW8000 Installation Instructions Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
CUSTOM PANEL INSTALLATION: If you intend to
install custom door panels, (on some models) refer to
trim kit installation instructions. Custom panels should
be in place before installing the dishwasher.

STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING

Cut the shipping carton and use it as a pad beneath the
dishwasher. This will protect the finished floor in the
kitchen.
• Remove wrapping and uncoil the drain hose in the
back of the dishwasher. Do not remove rear insulation
blanket.
• Lay the dishwasher on it's back. Do not kink or crush
the drain hose.

STEP 2 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

Rear
Insulation
Blanket
• Measure installation opening from the floor to the
bottom of the countertop.
• Install the front leveling legs into holes on the brack-
ets. Use a wrench to screw the legs in until the overall
height of the dishwasher is 1/4" less than the installa-
tion opening height.
Note: Install the legs as shown, 1-1/4" min from the
bottom of the bracket.
• Remove and discard the red plugs from the front
holes.

Installation Instructions

1-1/4" Min.
Remove
Red Plugs
Unscrew
Rear Legs to
Installation
Height
STEP 3 REMOVE ACCESS COVER
• Remove sound insulation board and the access cover
plate.
• Install UL listed strain relief on junction box.
STEP 4 INSTALL 90° ELBOW
• Install the 90° elbow onto the water inlet. Use thread
seal tape or pipe thread compound. Thread seal tape
should be wrapped in same direction as the threads on
the elbow.
• The 90° elbow should face the inlet water line.
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Insulation Board
Junction Box
Access Cover
90°
Elbow
Thread
Seal Tape