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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD
Skip this step if dishwasher will be permanently
connected
to the house electrical system.
In this step you will need the junction box cover and the
#10 x 1/2" hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in
Step 1.
The power cord and connections must comply with the
National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and
ordinances. Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord
Kit WX09X70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE
Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.
Note: Check That Harness
Leads Are Threaded Thru
_Gr°und
Small Hole in Bracket
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Figure
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White
Do Not
Use
Black
• Install strain relief injunction box bracket.
• Insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.
• Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are
threaded through small hole in junction box bracket.
• Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white
wire, black (or smooth) to dishwasher black wire and ground
to dishwasher green wire. Use UL-listed wire nuts of
appropriate size.
• Install junction box cover using #10 hex-head screw. Be sure
wires are not pinched under the cover.
STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
PUMP OUTLET
Skip this step if drain hose has been preinstalled.
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" diameter end of drain
hose. Position clamp so screw is on bottom side of hose.
Refer to Figure L.
IMPORTANT
- Prevent drain hosedamage and
possible l eaks. Be careful nottonickorcutthedrain hose.
• Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet
being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure L.
• 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 dishwasher is approximately
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
Pump
Outlet
Hose
Stops
is part number
GPFIOL.
STEP 6: INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW
• Wrap a 90 ° elbow with
thread seal tape.
• Thread 90 ° elbow
onto the water valve.
• Do not overtighten
elbow. Water valve
bracket could
bend or water valve
fitting could break.
Elbow
• Position the end of
the elbow to face the
rear of the dishwasher.
Figure
K
Front of Dishwasher
. Water Valve
Bracket
Thread Seal Tape
@
Figure
L
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service charges. Make a leak free
connection.
Insert hose against stop on pump. Position clamp against front
lip of drain hose with clamp screw on bottom side of hose.
Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque.
Tip: Reduce drain pump noise.
Position drain hose clamp so screw is on the bottom side of the
hose. This will prevent noise caused by the clump coming in
contact with the tub bottom. Refer to Figure L.
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