GE Dishwasher Use And Care Manual page 18

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Do not remove the wood base until you are
ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher
will tip over when the door is opened.
Check door balance before wood base is removed
Locate the 2 Phillips head countertop mounting
screws wrapped with yellow tape and stuck to the
top or side of the dishwasher. Set aside for use in
Step 10.
Check door balance by opening and closing door.
If necessary latch door and adjust one or both
springs before the wood base is removed.
Step 1. Remove leveling legs and wood base
Move the dishwasher close to the cabinet and lay it
on its back. Remove the four leveling legs with an
adjustable wrench. Remove and discard the wood
base. Do not "Kick" wood base off, damage will
occur.
Figure G
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Moving spring
hook to rear hole
increases spring
tension
Remove the two screws below the access panel and
Spring hook
set aside for reuse. Remove access panel by
MUST be turned
backing out the two screws located between the
to the outside
door and access panel. These screws are secured to
access panel with plastic retainers. The junction box
is located behind the access panel.
Figure I
Install the 90¡
elbow fitting to
the water valve
using thread
seal tape on the
threads. The
water valve
requires 3/8Ó
NPT fitting
with external
threads. The
opposite end
should fit water supply line. Position the end of the
elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher.
Step 2. Install Leveling legs
Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame.
The legs should extend approximately 3/4Ó away
from the frame.
Step 3. Remove access panel and toekick
Back Out
2 Screws
Step 4. Install 90° elbow
Thread
Seal
Tape
Approx.
3/4"
Figure H
Remove
2 Screws
Figure J