Step 8 - Install 90° Elbow; Step 9 - Position Water Line And House Wiring; Step 10 - Install Drain Hose To Dishwasher Drain Port - GE PDW8400JBB Installation Instructions Manual

Built-in dishwasher stainless steel tub models
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 8 – INSTALL 90° ELBOW
• Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape.
• Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.
Front of Dishwasher
90°
Elbow
Fill
Hose
Thread
Seal Tape
Figure O
• Do not over tighten the 90° elbow, water valve bracket could
bend or water valve fi tting could break.
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• Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the
dishwasher.
STEP 9 – POSITION WATER LINE AND
HOUSE WIRING
• Position water supply
line and house wiring
on the fl oor of the
enclosure to avoid
interference with
base of dishwasher
and components
under dishwasher.
Water Valve
Bracket
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STEP 10 – INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in
Step 1.
• Stand dishwasher upright.
• Place drain hose clamp over 1-3/16" inside diameter end of
drain hose with the clamp screw positioned on the bottom of
the hose.
IMPORTANT
possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.
• Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet
being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure Q.
• Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the pump
outlet.
• Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose
and tighten clamp.
Note: Drain hose
supplied with dish -
washer is approxi-
mately 78" long. If a
longer hose is
needed, a 120" long
hose (10 feet) may
be purchased from
an authorized
GE appliance
dealer. The
10' long
hose is
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part
number
GPF10L.
Figure Q
Tip for leak free connections:
• Insert hose against stop on pump.
• Position clamp against front lip of drain hose.
• Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque.
Tip for quiet drain pump operation:
Position hose clamp with clamp screw on the bottom side of
the hose. This will prevent the clamp from coming in contact
with the rear brace. Clamp contact with the rear brace could
create noise when the drain pump is running.
DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT
– Prevent drain hose damage and
Pump Outlet
Check
Hose Clamp
Do Not Remove
Clamp screw on
bottom of hose
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Hose Stops
Valve
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