Dishwasher Installation; Step 3: Remove Wood Base, Install Leveling Legs - GE Built-In Dishwasher Installation Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 1: PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package:
• Screws
• Junction box cover
• Drain hose and clamp
• Mounting brackets
• Trim pieces (on some models)
• Drain hose hanger
• Owner's Manual
• Product samples and/or coupons
STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
NOTE: If installing a Cus-
tom Door Panel (available
on some models), please
follow the instructions
found in the Custom
Door Panel kit.
• With dishwasher on
the wood base, check
the door balance by
opening and closing
the door.
• Door is properly
balanced if, when
opened, it self closes within 20° from vertical, stays in position
from 20° to 70° and falls fully open beyond 70°.
• If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Some
models will have 1 spring on each side and other models will
have 2 springs on one side and 1 spring on the other side.
Side View
Increase
Tension
Spring
hooked
to screw
Decrease
inside leg
Tension
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.
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 by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has
not slipped over the pulley shoulders and is routed as shown.
6
Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
Figure G
Custom
door
panel
Front View
Make sure pulley cables
are within pulley shoulders
Figure H
STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT
–
Damage will occur.
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay
it on its back. NOTE: Do not place the dishwasher on its side.
• Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base
with a 15/16" socket wrench.
• Discard base.
Figure I
• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.
NOTE:
will not require the 2 rear leveling legs.
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
• Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 23.
Figure J
Approx.
1/2"
Remove 2
Toekick Screws