Drain Requirements; Cabinet Preparation - GE ZBD6800K Installation Instructions Manual

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the
dishwasher drain hose.
NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain
loop. There is no minimum height required for drain hose
routing. However, 18" minimum from floor to center of
waste tee or disposer inlet is required. See Figure D.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
question.
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST
be used.
• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no
sharp edges.
IMPORTANT
drain line to disposer, check to be sure that
drain plug has been removed. DISHWASHER
WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Installation Preparation
When connecting
—
Method 1—Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and
ordinances. The air gap must be installed according to
manufacturers instructions.
Method 2—Built-in "High Drain Loop" with
Waste Tee or Disposer
18"
Min.
Remove
Hopper
Plug
5
Figure C
18"
Min.
Figure D