Step 13: Push Dishwasher Into Final Position; Step 14: Level Dishwasher - GE GDT550HSDSS Installation Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 13: PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION
Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is
smoothly 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.
sides of the door panel. Do not use a knee or push on the
center of the panel. If you do, damage to the panel will likely
result.
the front panel are flush with the adjacent cabinets and the
dishwasher is centered in the cabinet opening.
IMPORTANT –
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 Q. If the dishwasher door is opened
when the edge of the door is against the face of the cabinet,
dishwasher door damage and cabinet damage will occur.
smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent cabinet.
Door
Fits and
Swings
Back
Behind
Cabinet
Frame
Correct
Alignment
Incorrect Alignment
will result in door damage
Figure Q
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges for panel damage
or wash performance.
Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening dishwasher door
to prevent panel damage.
Make sure utility lines are not trapped or crushed behind
dishwasher. Crushed lines will restrict water flow.
Before opening the dishwasher door,
Door Catches
on Cabinet Frame

STEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT –
dish rack operation, wash performance and door operation.
The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back.
This ensures the dish racks will not roll in or out on their own,
close without hitting the side of the tub.
lower rack track as shown in Figure R.
Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning the 4
legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S.
centered left to right and front to back. Also, the dishwasher
door should close without hitting the side of the tub.
Figure R
Turn Legs
to Adjust
Figure S
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasher
is leveled.
Pull the dish racks half way out. They should stay put. Open
without hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own,
or the door hits the side of tub, relevel the dishwasher.
Dishwasher must be level for proper
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