Prepare Hot Water Line; Step 1 Check Door Balance; Step 2 Remove Wood Base, Install Leveling Legs - GE Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Preparation

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enter from either side, rear or floor within the
shaded area shown in Figure F.
• The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical
cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional 1-1/2" dia. hole to
accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used,
water line must not pass through power cord hole.
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole
Shut-off
Valve
Hot
2"
From
19" From Wall
Cabinet
Cabinet Face
Figure F
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Water Line Connection
• Turn off the water supply.
• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such
as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and
may be required by local codes.)
• Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install
the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" O.D. copper
tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend
forward at least 19" from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 150°F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Do not remove wood base until you are
ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will
tip over when the door is opened.
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4"
4"
5"
5"
6"
2" From Floor

STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE

• With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance
by opening and closing the door.
• If door drops open when released, increase spring tension. If
door closes when released, decrease tension.
Note: Increase or decrease
tension as shown. Adjust
both springs to the same
tension setting to correct
balance.
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Figure G
Tip: If door spring adjustment is necessary, check door
opening and closing. If door does not open easily or falls too
quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place
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by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has not
slipped over the pulley shoulders.
STEP 2 REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT
–
Do not kick off wood base!
Damage will occur.
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and
lay it on its back.
• Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood
base with an adjustable
wrench or 15/16" socket.
• Discard base.
Figure H
• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/8" from frame as shown.
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Approx.
1/8"
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