GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances Installation Instructions Junction Box Cover Within this user bag, you will find a junction box cover and a #10 hex head screw used to attach the junction box cover to the bottom bracket or front brace (depending on the model).
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. • Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.
PARTS SUPPLIED: Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8" long to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop (in literature package). Two Phillips head, color matched toekick screws (in literature package). MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED : Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/8"NPT external thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply) Thread seal tape UL Listed wire nuts (3)
Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE 34" to 35" Underside of Countertop to Floor 17-5/8" Min. 18" Max. Floor MUST be Even with Plumbing and Electric Service Figure A Room Floor. Must Enter Shaded Area • The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep and 17-5/8"...
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance. Electrical Requirements • This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE • The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F. • The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional 1-1/2"...
Installation Instructions STEP 2 ADJUST LEVELING LEGS • Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back. Adjust to Installation Height Figure H • Measure installation height and dishwasher height. Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base, 1/4"...
STEP 6 POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING • Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher. House Water Wiring Line Figure M STEP 7 INSERT DRAIN HOSE THROUGH CABINET •...
STEP 9 POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP • Check to be sure that wires are secure under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other dishwasher components. TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs.
Installation Instructions STEP 11 SECURE DISHWASHER TO CABINET The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop. • Position the dishwasher so that the tub flange aligns with the front face of the cabinet frame. IMPORTANT: Check to be sure the dishwasher is centered in the opening and there is no interference with adjacent cabinets when opening or closing the door.
Installation Instructions STEP 13 CONNECT DRAIN LINE FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES. The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1" diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for your installation.
STEP 14 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY Skip this step if equipped with power cord. Verify that power is turned off at the source. • Remove junction box cover “A”. • Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box “B”.
Installation Instructions STEP 16 DISHWASHER WET TEST Turn on power supply (or plug power cord into outlet, if equipped). Turn dial to Normal “Wash” position. Close door. Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure that water and power are turned on.
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