Fill Funnel - GE GLDA690 Technical Service Manual

Fill Funnel

The fi ll funnel is mounted on the right side of the
tub. Its purpose is to provide a method of supplying
water for the wash and rinse cycles. The air gap
prevents the siphoning of wash water from fl owing
back into the water supply system, should the water
pressure drop to less than atmospheric pressure.
The fi ll funnel also allows air into the tub to permit
airfl ow for drying dishware.
To remove the fi ll funnel:
1. Disconnect power.
2. To access the fi ll funnel, carefully pull the
dishwasher out from its installation.
3. Open the dishwasher door.
4. Rotate the fi ll funnel cap counterclockwise and
remove it from the fi ll funnel threads.
Fill Funnel Cap
1. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fi ll funnel
hose from the fi ll funnel.
Hose
Fill Funnel
Clamp
Note:
• Ensure the diverter is fully seated in the bottom
of the fi ll funnel with the tab toward the bottom
of the guides.
Guide
• Upon assembly, ensure the fi ll funnel gasket is
placed over the fi ll funnel threads.
• Upon assembly, make sure that the clear plastic
air tube is looped around that part of the fi ll
funnel that protrudes into the dishwasher tub
and mates with the fi ll funnel cap. (See photo
below.)
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Guide
Tab
Air Tube
Gasket