Gpf100 Trim Kit, Heavy Door Springs - GE ZBD3500 BB Installation Instructions Manual

T ools and Materials required:
• 1/4" socket driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Gloves to protect against sharp edges
• Turn off water supply.
Step 1
• Latch dishwasher door.
• Remove the two screws below the access
Step 2:
Remove Lower
• Loosen the two screws located between the
Access Panel
Assembly
• Remove the access panel assembly and
Remove old springs
Step 3:
• Grasp the end of the spring at the rear of
Replace
Springs
• Release opposite end of the spring and
Install door springs
• Hook new GPF100 door spring on the end
• Stretch the spring to the second hole in the
• Repeat the same procedure for the opposite
• Hold the dishwasher with one hand and
• Open and close the door to check for
• If the door falls heavily, increase spring
• Re-install the toekick and access panel.
panel. Retain screws.
door and the access panel. Do not attempt
to remove these screws. They are secured to
the access panel with washers.
toekick from the dishwasher. Set aside.
the
dishwasher and release the hook.
remove.
of the door frame.
channel.
side.
slowly open the door fully.
proper balance. Correct spring tension
should prevent the door from raising by
itself from a full open position and prevent
the door from falling heavily.
tension by moving the hook further away
from yourself. Test for proper balance.
Repeat the procedure if necessary.
GPF100 Trim Kit
Heavy Door Springs
For installation of a custom dishwasher door
panel weighing 4 pounds to 8 pounds.
To prevent electric shock,
WARNING
disconnect electrical power
supply to dishwasher before
changing panels. Do not
operate dishwasher while
changing panels or when
lower access panel assembly
is removed.
Loosen 2 Screws Loosen 2 Screws
Access Panel Access Panel
Move spring hook back
to increase tension.
Note: Spring hook must be turned to the outside.
Toekick Toekick
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