Step 15 Secure Dishwasher To Countertop Or Cabinet; Step 16 Connect Water Supply - GE Built-In Dishwashers Installation Instructions Manual

STEP 15 SECURE DISHWASHER TO
COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step you will need
the 2 Phillips special-
head screws set aside
in Step 1.
The dishwasher must be
secured to the
countertop or the
cabinet sides. When
countertops are made of
wood, use Method 1. When countertops are granite
or other materials that will not accept screws, use
Method 2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.
IMPORTANT
—
charges. Drive screws straight and flush.
Protruding
screw heads
will scratch the
top or sides of
the control
panel and can
interfere with
door closing. Figure Z
Method 1—Secure dishwasher to wood
countertop
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the
countertop with 2 Phillips special-head screws
provided.
Method 2—Secure dishwasher with side-mounting
brackets
• Remove plug buttons (one on each side).
• Install screws through the dishwasher side mount
bracket and
Stone Countertop
into the
adjacent
cabinet on
each side.
Reinstall plug
buttons.
Figure AA
Either Method—Make certain 1/2" gap minimum
is maintained.
• When step is complete, close dishwasher door
and verify that gap between countertop and top
of dishwasher door is at least 1/2".
Countertop
1/2"
Min.
Dishwasher Door
Figure BB
Installation Instructions
Side Mounting
Brackets
Countertop
Mounting
Tub
Brackets
Frame
Figure Y
Avoid unnecessary service
Brackets Wood Countertop
Screws
Side Mounting Brackets
Plug Buttons
Screws
STEP 16 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.
• Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of
water line.
• Insert water line into 90° elbow.
• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with
compression nut.
IMPORTANT
door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose
or water supply line. Test by opening and closing
the door. Reroute the lines if a rubbing noise or
interference occurs.
Door Spring
12
Check to be sure that
—
Compression Nut
Ferrule
Hot Water
90˚ Elbow
Supply Line
Figure CC
90˚ Elbow