Step -!3: Push Dishwasher Into Final Position - GE GLD3806TBB Installation Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 12: INSTALL GPF6S SIDE-MOUNT
BRACKETS
Skip this step if underside of countertop is wood or
woodqike material
in this step gou will need the side-mount kit you set aside
in Step 1
° Install side-mount brackets if underside of countertop is
granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws
• Fasten the left-hand bracket to the left side
of the dishwasher frame and the right-hand
bracket to the right side of the dishwasher
frame, using the #8 pan-head screws
included with the kit Refer to instructions
included in kit for orientation and
placement of the brackets
Optional
Side-Mount
Bracket Kit
Side-Mounting Brackets
Tub
Countertop Brackets
Frame
Bracket
Attachment Screws
12 Each Side}
STEP -!3: PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION
• Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is
smoothlg wrapped around the tub it should not be "bunched
up" and it must not interfere with the door springs If the
insulation is "bunched up" or interfering with the springs.
straighten and recenter the blanket prior to sliding the
dishwasher into its final position.
• Slide the dishwasher into the final position bg pushing on
the sides of the door panel Do not use a knee or push on the
center of the panel If SOU do. damage to the panel will iikelg
result
° The dishwasher is in the final position when the edges of
the front panel are flush with the adjacent cabinets and the
dishwasher is centered in the cabinet opening
IM PORTANT
- Before opening thedishwasher d oor.
be certain the edges of the dishwasher door panel are behind
the face of the adjacent cabinet and not up against the cabinet
face Refer to Figure C)If the dishwasher door is opened
when the edge of the door is against the face of the cabinet.
dishwasher door damage end cabinet damage will occur
• Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it operates
smoothtg, and does not rub on the adjacent cabinet
- If Sou ore installing the dishwasher under o counter with o
short overhang, the countertop brackets mag extend begond
the edge of the counter. If this is the case. remove the excess
length bg repeatedly bending the brackets at the notches
until theg break off
Door
Fits and
Swings
Back
Behind
Cabinet
Door Catches
on Cabinet Frame
\
!
t !/ / andforth
i _____.j nOtch
Correct
Alignment
Figure O
Incorrect Alignment
wilt result in door damage
Tip: Prevent unnecessarg service charges for panel damage
or wash performance.
Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening dishwasher door
to prevent panel damage
Hake sure utititg lines are not trapped or crushed behind
dishwasher Crushed lines wilt restrict water flow