GE GDT550HGD0BB Installation Instructions Manual page 3

Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
kWARNING:
Toreducethe risk of electric shock,fire, or injury to persons,the
installer must ensurethat the dishwasheris completelyenclosedat
the time of installation.
Figure A
34-1/2"_ + 1/4"
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
This Wall Area
must be Free
of Pipesor
wires
iabinets
Square
and
Plumb
• The rough cabinet opening must be at le(]st 24" deep, 24"
wide and approxim(]tely 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.
ik ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgode descarga el_ctrica,incendioo lesionesa
personas,el instalador debe asegurarsede que el lavaplatosest_
completamente cerradoen el momenta de la instalaci6n.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 12' in length for proper drainage.
• The dishw(]sher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides (]nd
b(]ck, (]nd must not support (]ny port of the enclosure.
I
Countertop
CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wall or other appliances.
Allow 28-5/8" min. clear-
ance from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
Figure B
L-----------_ _8_3/8"
/ Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 12' dist(]nce to dr(]in.
NOTE:Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" (]bove floor to prevent siphoning.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of dr(]in inst(]ll(]tion depends on the following
questions.
[] Do local codes or ordinances require on (]ir g(]p?
[] Is waste tee less th(]n 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES,Method :1MUST
be used.
• If the (]nswers (]re NO,either method m(]y be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill (] 1-1/2" di(]meter hole in the c(]binet w(]ll within
the sh(]ded (]re(]s shown in Figure A for the dr(]in hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sh(]rp edges.
IMPORTANT --When
connecting dr(]in line to disposer,
check to be sure th(]t dr(]in plug h(]s
been removed. DISHWASHER WILL
NOT DRAIN IF PLUGIS LEFTIN PLACE.
_ Remove
Drain
Plug
Figure C
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-
nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's
instructions.
__
Droin H o_e o
Honger
32"
FigureD
_ _ Drain Hose Honger
Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
AIw(]ys be sure disposer dr(]in plug h(]s been removed before
(]tt(]ching dishw(]sher dr(]in hose to the disposer.