GE PDW7880RSS Installation Instructions Manual page 4

Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
ThisWallArea
34-1/2"± 1/4'
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
Figure A
Square
and
Plumb
Even
With RoomFloor.
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24"
wide and approximatelg 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertap
kWARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or injurg to persons the
installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completelg enclosed
at the time of installation
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga el6ctrica, incendio o ]esiones a
personas, et instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaptatas est6
comptetamente cerrado en el momenta de la instalaci6n
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 10' in length for proper drainage
° The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top. sides and
back. and must not support an!
CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wail or other appliances
Allow 28-3/8- rain clear-
ance from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening Figure B
Figure B
--
part of the enclosure
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'l=-
' \F
f Dishwasher --_-8-3/8"
f -'
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
o Follow local codes and ordinances
° Do not exceed i0' distance to drain,
NOTE: Air gap must be used. if waste tee or disposer
connection is Jess than 18' above floor to prevent siphoning
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions
[] Do local codes or ordinances require on air gap?
[] Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES,l'4ethod i MUST
be used.
• If the answers ore NO, either method may be used
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a ]-i/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges
IMPORTANT -When
connecting drain line to disposer, _Lff]
check to be sure that drain plug has _-J 4 RemoveDrain
been removed DISHWASHER WILL Plug
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE
Figure C
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required bg locot codes and ordi-
nances The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's
instructions
_ _ Drain Hose Hanger
32"
J t[
Figure D
_.__ Drain Hose Hanger
o
!
Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service call charges.
Alwags be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer_