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

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

This Wall Area
must be Free of
Pipes or wires
34-1/2"±1/4"
Underside of
5"
Countertop
to Floor
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
Figure A
Floor MUST be Even
With Room Floor.
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep,
24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to
underside of the countertop.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
Note:
This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain
loop. There is no minimum height required for drain
hose routing. However, 18" minimum from floor to
center of waste tee or disposer inlet is required. See
Figure D.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
question.
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST
be used.
• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.
IMPORTANT:
When connect-
ing drain line to disposer, check to
be sure that drain plug has been
removed. DISHWASHER WILL
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Installation Preparation
24"
Min.
5"
4"
4"
Cabinets
Square
and
6"
Plumb
24"
Min.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure.
CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
28-3/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturers instructions.
18"
Min.
Method 2 – Built-in "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or
Disposer
Remove
Hopper
Plug
3
Countertop
Dishwasher
28-3/8"
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Figure B
Figure C
18"
Min.
Figure D