Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure; Installation Preparation - GE Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

32-1/2" to 35"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
Floor MUST
be Even with
Figure 1
Room Floor.
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.
Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an
air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop,
depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent
back flow into the dishwasher .
Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection
is less than 18"above the floor to prevent siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than
18"above the floor?
Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"
above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,
. Otherwise either Method 1
or Method 2 may be used. Figure 3 or Figure 4.
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18"above the floor.
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height
with air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result
in improper draining of the dishwasher.
DEBE USARSE un espacio de aire si la manguera de drenaje
se encuentra conectada a una T de eliminación o desecho
inferior a 18" sobre el piso. No brindar la adecuada altura
de conexión de drenaje con un espacio de aire o un circuito
de desagüe de 32" como mínimo, provocará un drenaje
inadecuado del lavaplatos.

Installation Preparation

24"
Min.
4"
Cabinets
Square
6"
and
Plumb
24
Min
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
5/8"To 24" Wide. The opening should beto 35"max. height.
no more than 10feet in length for proper drainage.
When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure 2
Method 1 Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Method 2 High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside
of countertop.
32"
18"
18"
Min.
Min. Min.
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
Manufacturer s instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded
areas shown in Figure 1 for the drain hose connection. The
hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.
3
Countertop
Dishwasher
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Figure 2
Figure 3
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Figure 4
25-5/8"