GE PDW7900P - Profile: Full Console Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Installation Instructions
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
• The line mug enter from either side. rear or floor within the
shaded urea shown in Figure F.
• The line may pass through the some hole as the electrical
cable and drain hose. Or, cut on additional 1-1/2" diameter
hole to accommodate the water fine. If power cord with plug
is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.
i i Shut-.
_ Valve _.:.:.
HOt: ........... i ::::':
From _
Cabinet !9" From Wall
:: / _L[/_ 2,,From Fioor
Cobinet Foce-_-
Figure F
Water Line Connection
°Turn off the water supply.
° Install o hand shut-off valve in on accessible locution, such
us under the sink. (OptionoI, but strongly recommended and
may be required by local codes.}
, Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install
the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" copper tubing.
Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at
least 197from rear woti ....
o Adjust water heater for 120°Fto 150°Ftemperature.
,:Flush water line to clean out debris. :
,The ho:twater supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
:<CAUTION:
:Do not remove wood bose until you are readg to install the
dishwasher. The dishwasher wilt tip aver when the door is opened
if the wood bose is removed,
STEP 1-PREPARATION :.........
Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for
use in the listed steps:
Screw kit- Steps 5 or 18 and15 :
Side mount kit (some modelsi - Step 12
Junction box cover - Step 5 or 18
Drain lnose and clamp :- Step 7
Trim PieCes {some models) - Step tl
Owner's Hanuot - Steps !9 and 22
Product Samples and/or coupons - Step 22
STEP 2-CHECK DOOR BALANCE
o With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance
bg opening and closing the door.
• If the door drops when released, increase the spring tension.
If the door rises when released, decrease ttne tension.
Note: Increase or decrease tension
as shown. Adjust both springs
to the some tension setting _'l ""..,
to correct balance. ::::i:_.;;' }:_ ! '\
/::::i/
IY_ t Insert Hook
Increase t /_::_ lOver Bracket
Spring __:, f_t:_ _ /
• ; _::_, : / :
Tens,onA _k_J
/
Decreos Correct:
Spring / ,"::::P 7. ...... ./
Tens on V ./ ::: / /::___.
_ _ __' _ incorrect "/" ..... ,
Figure G
Tip: If door spring adjustment is necessorg, check door
opening and closing, if door does not open easilg or falls too
quicklg, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in ptace
by "shoulders" on the pulleg. Check to be sure cable has not
slipped over the pulley shoulders.
STEP 3-REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT'oo
not kick offwood base! Damage
will occur.
. Hove the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay
it on its back.
• Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood
bose with on adjustable wrench or 15/16" socket,
• Discard base.
Figure H
o Screw leveling legs buck into the dishwasher frame,
uppro×imotelg 1/8" from flume as shown.