Prepare Hot Water Line - GE GLD4160L00SS Installation Instructions Manual

Built-in dishwasher
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Installation
Preparation
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
. The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the
shaded area shown in Figure K
o The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical
cable and drain hose. Or,cut an additional 1-1/2" dia. hole to
accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used,
water line must not pass through power cord hole.
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Figure
F
Water
Line Connection
Turn off the water supply.
Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such
as under the sink. (Optional, 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" O.D.copper
tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend
forward at least 19" from rear wall.
Adjust water heater for 120°F to 1S0°Ftemperature.
Flush water line to clean out debris.
The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
CAUTION:
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Do not remove wood base until you are
reads to install the dishwasher
The dishwasher
will
tip over when the door is opened.
STEP I CHECK DOOR BALANCE
With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance
by opening and closing the door.
If door drops open when released, increase spring tension. If
door closes when released, decrease tension.
Note: Increase or decrease
tension
as shown. Adjust
both springs to the same
tension
setting
to correct
balance.
Increase
Spring
Tension
Hook
Over
Spring
Tension
Correct
Incorrect
Figure G
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Tip: If door spring adjustment is necessary, check door
opening and closing. If door does not open easily or falls too
quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place
by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has not
slipped over the pulley shoulders.
STEP 2 REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
I M PORTANT - Do notkick
offwood b ase!
Damage
will occur.
. Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and
lag it on its back.
Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood
base with an adjustable
wrench or 15/16" socket.
, Discard base.
Figure
H
Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/8" from frame as shown.

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