Step 17: Connect Drain Line - GE PDT855SSJSS Installation Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 17: CONNECT DRAIN LINE

The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1"
diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.
• Determine size of inlet port.
• Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required,
Cutting Line
1"
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
Figure Z
• If a longer drain hose is required and you did not purchase
drain hose WD24X10065, add up to 66" length for a total of
144" (12 feet) to the factory-installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8"
inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect
the 2 hose ends.
Secure the
connection
with hose
clamps.
Figure AA
NOTES:
• DRAIN CONNECTION HEIGHT IS NOT TO EXCEED 72" ABOVE
BOTTOM OF DISHWASHER.
• TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 12 FEET FOR
PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.
12
5/8"
portion of hose
• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using the
previously determined method. Secure hose with a screw-
type clamp.
Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer
Waste Tee Installation
Figure AB
Method 2 – "High drain loop" with waste tee or disposer
With this method you will need the drain hose hanger set aside
in Step 1.
Fasten drain hose to underside of countertop with the provided
hanger.
Drain Hose Hanger
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Waste Tee Installation
Figure AC
IMPORTANT –
disposer, check to be sure that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges for a no drain
complaint.
Make sure excess drain hose has been pulled through
the cabinet opening. This will prevent excess hose in the
dishwasher cavity from becoming kinked or crushed by the
dishwasher.
Disposer Installation
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Disposer Installation
When connecting drain line to
Remove
Drain
Plug