GE CDT765SSF1SS Installation Instructions Manual page 8

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 11: SLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-FOURTHS
OF THE WAY INTO CABINET
IM PORTANT - Do n ot push against front panel with
knees. Damage will occur.
• Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide dishwasher into the
opening a few inches at a time.
Figure Q
Do not push against
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening under the
sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends about 6 inches
forward of adjacent cabinets.
lake sure drain hose is not kinked under or behind the dishwasher.
lake certain the house wiring, drain line and water line do not
interfere with components under dishwasher.
STEP 12: INSTALL TRIM PIECES
In this step you will need the trim pieces set aside in Step !.
Top Trim
Side Trim
Figure R
4,"
Side
Trim
Top View
Side
Trim
• Select the top trim piece (See Figure R)and line up center to the top
latch. Press the trim piece onto the tub flange moving from one side
to the other.
• Select the left trim piece (see Figure R).Align top edge with the top
trim and press it onto the left side of the tub flange moving from the
top to the bottom. Repeat for the right side tub flange trim piece.
(See Figure R for right side trim piece.)
STEP 13: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hex-head screws set
aside in Step !.
You must install the mounting brackets onto the dishwasher tub
frame top or sides prior to sliding the dishwasher into place under
the countertop. This dishwasher is capable of a true-flush installation
at a 24" deep opening. The mounting brackets have several
available attachment positions to accommodate different cabinet
constructions.
Install mounting brackets on top if the underside of
countertop is wood or wood-like materiel that accepts screws:
IM PORTANT - After instaUing brackets and b efore
closing the dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by bending
them up us needed, so that they do not contact the top of the
dishwasher door end cause damage.
Top Mounting
#8 Bracket __
Screw
Dis
tub frame
Bend and break here
after installing if
counter has a short
overhang.
Figure S
. If you are installing the dishwasher under a counter with a short
overhang, the countertop brackets may extend beyond the edge
of the counter. If this is the case, remove the excess length by
repeatedly bending the brackets at the front notch only until they
break.
Install mounting brackets on sides
if the countertop is
granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws:
Break off front portion of the tab with pliers at the location shown.
Position the left-hand side bracket as shown. Repeat with the right
bracket.
Side Mounting
Dishwasher
tub frame
#8 Bracket
Screw as ------_%.
supplied ....
Figure T
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Bendand break
Jhere if necessary
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