Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure; Drain Requirements; Cabinet Preparation - GE GDT550HSDSS Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

This Wall Area
must be Free
of Pipes or
wires
+
34-1/2" 1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
Figure A
wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less 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 an air gap?
■ Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST
be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.
IMPORTANT –
connecting drain line to disposer,
check to be sure that drain plug has
been removed. DISHWASHER WILL
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
24"
Min.
4"
6"
24"
Min.
When
WARNING:
installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at
the time of installation.
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, incendio o lesiones a
personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaplatos esté
completamente cerrado en el momento de la instalación.
more than 12' in length for proper drainage.
Cabinets
back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.
Square
and
CLEARANCES: When
Plumb
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wall or other appliances.
Allow 28-3/8" min. clear-
ance from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-
nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's
instructions.
Drain Hose Hanger
Remove
Drain
Plug
Method 2 – "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Countertop
Dishwasher
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Figure B
Figure C
Drain Hose Hanger
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Figure D
28-3/8"
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
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