Forza FD24DI User manual

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
FD24DI

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IMPORTANT
WARNING
IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR SAFETY
The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the
enclosure if service is required. If you received a damaged dishwasher you
should immediately contact your dealer or builder.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the consumer’s and local inspector’s use.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.
• Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper installation
is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the
Appliance Warranty.
• Completion Time - 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require more time than replacement installations.
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown throughout these
instructions. While performing installations described in this booklet, gloves,
safety glasses or goggles should be worn.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, fire, or injury to persons,
the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed at the time of installation.
Before You Begin
Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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Drain Hose
Parts Supplied
• Four flat head wood screws to
secure dishwasher to underside of
countertop (in literature package)
• Screw type hose clamps and one
drainhose.
• 2 top mounting clips.
Materials You Will Need:
• Ferrule, compression nut and 90° Elbow (3/8”NPT external
thread on one end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)
• Thread seal tape
• UL Listed wire nuts (3)
Materials For New
Installations Only:
• Air gap for drain hose, if required
• Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
• Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
• Screw type hose clamps
• Strain relief for electrical connection.
• Hand shut-o valve
• Water line 3/8” min. copper
• Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable
Installation Preparation
4 Wood Screws
90 Elbow Ferrule
and Compression Nut
Thread Seal Tape
Waste Tee Electrical Cable
or Power Cord
Hot Water LineStain Relief Coupler
Hand Shut-O
Vavle
Wire Nuts (3)
2 Top
Mounting Clips
Screw Type
Hose Clamp
Air Gap Screw Type
Hose Clamps

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Tubing Cutter
Installation Preparation
Tools You Will Need:
• Phillips head screwdriver
• 6” Adjustable wrench
• Level
• Carpenter’s square
• Measuring tape
• Safety glasses
• Flashlight
• Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
• Gloves
• 1/4” & 5/16” Nutdriver
For New Installations Only:
• Tubing cutter
• Drill and appropriate bits
• Hole saw set
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Flashlight
6” Adjustable
Wrench
Safety Glasses
Drill and Bits
Measuring Tape
GlovesBucket
Hole Saw Set
1/4” & 5/16” Nutdriver
Level
Carpenter’s
Square

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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 dish
washer.
• Air gap must be used if waste tee or dispose
connection is less than 18” above the footer 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,
Method 1 Must be used. Otherwise either Method 1 or
Method 2 may be used. Figure C or Figure D.
Installation Preparation
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24”
deep. The opening should be 35” max. height.
CLEARANCES:
When installed into a corner, allow 2”
min. clearance between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet, wall or other
appliances. Allow 25-5/8” min. clear-
ance from the front of the dishwash-
er for door opening. Figure B
Clearance for Door Opening
2” Min.
Dishwasher
Countertop
• 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.
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Method 2 - High Drain with Waste Tee Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of
countertop.
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacture’s instructions.
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.
CAUTION: 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 drain connection height with air gap or 32” minimum, high drain loop will result in improper draining of the
dishwashers.

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Electrical Requirements
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and
connected to an individual properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or
time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above require
ments, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.
Grounding Instructions – Cable Direct
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be
connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
Grounding Instructions – Power Cord Models
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a mal-
function or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. The plug must be plugged into an appro-
priate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances.
Installation Preparation
WARNING
WARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Re-
move house fuse or open circuit
breaker before beginning instal-
lation. Do not use an extension
cord or adapter plug with this
appliance.
The improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualifi ed
electrician or service represen-
tative if you are in doubt that the
appliance is properly grounded.
Prepare Electrical Wiring
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
• The wiring may enter the opening from either side,
rear or the fl oor within the shaded area.
• Cut a 1-1/2” max. dia. hole to admit the electrical cable.
The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet wall
is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a bushing.
• Cable direct connections may pass through the same
hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient. If
cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a
bushing. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through
a separate hole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.
• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed
as shown in Figure E. Cable must extend a minimum of 24”
from the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding
type receptacle. The power-supply receptacle for the
appliance shall be installed in a cabinet or on a wall
adjacent to the undercounter space in which the
appliance is to be installed.

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Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Opening the door will cause
the dishwasher to tip forward.
Do not open the door until
you are ready to install the
dishwasher. If it is necessary
to open the door, hold the top
of the dishwasher securely
with one hand and hold the
door with the other hand.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the package
containing 2 phillips head countertop
mounting screws and 2 additional
toekick screws (located in the litera-
ture package.)
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
electival cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional
1-½”dia. hole to accomodate the water line. If power
cord with plug is used, water line must not pass
through cord hole.
STEP 1: Check Door Balance
To check the door balance, hold the top of the dish-
washer firmly.
WATER LINE CONNECTION
• Turn o water supply.
• Install a hand shut-o valve in an accessible loca-
tion, 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 dish-
washer. Install the hot water inlet line, using no less
than ⅜” O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown
in Figure F and extend forward at least 18” 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
20-120PSI.
• Open the door slowly, if the door drops when
released increase spring tension. If the door closes
when released decrease tention.
• Adjust both door springs to the same tension.
• Continue moving the spring pin until door is balanced.

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Installation Instructions
STEP 5: Install 90oElbow
• Wrap 90oelbow with thread seal tape. Do not use
plumber’s putty.
• Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.
• Do not over tighten 90° elbow water valve bracket
could bend or water valve fitting could break.
• Position the end of the elbow to face the bottom right
of the dishwasher.
STEP 2: Adjust Leveling Legs
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location
and lay it on its back.
• Measure installation height and dishwasher height.
Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base,
1/4” less installation height.
STEP 4: Install Power Cord
• Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired. Use
power cord kit WX09X7090 available for purchase
from an authorized GE parts dealer. The power cord
and connections must comply with local codes and
ordinances.
• Recommended power cord length is 54” min. - 64” max.
• Connecting incoming power cord white (or ribbed)
to dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to black and
ground to dishwasher green wire. Use cUL/UL listed
wire nuts of appropriate size.
• Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires are not
pinched under the cover.
STEP 3: Remove Toekick
• Remove the 2 toekick screws. Lift o the 1 piece
toekick.

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Installation Instructions
STEP 6: Install Drain Hose
• Install the screw type hose clamps to the drain hose.
• Install the drain hose to the drain hose installation
hose, then tighten the screw type hose hole.
STEP 8: Slide Dishwasher Partially into Cabinet
DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH
KNEES. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a
time.
• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the
opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the dish-
washer is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry.
• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dish-
washer and there is no interference with the water line
and wiring or any other component.
TIP: Position water line and house wiring on the floor to
avoid interference with base of dishwasher.
The drain hose installation hole
Do Not Push Against
Front Door Panel With
Knee. Damage to The
Door Panel Will Occur.
Power Cord
(If Used)
Insulation
Blanket Water
Line
House
Wiring
Drain
Hose
Maximum
Drain Hose
Length 10'
STEP 7: Insert Drain Hose Through Cabinet
Upright the dishwasher and position in front of the
opening. Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole. If a
power cord is used, guide the end through a separate
hole.

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Installation Instructions
STEP 9: Position Dishwasher Under Countertop
• Check to be sure that wires are secure under the
dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door
springs or other dishwasher components.
TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It
should be positioned so it is not bunched up or inter-
fering with door springs. Check by opening
and closing the door.
• Push dishwasher into cabinet. The front corners
of the dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet
doors. Be careful not to dent font panel with knees
or damage countertop or cabinets with dishwasher
parts.
STEP 10: Position Dishwasher Under Countertop
IMPORTANT: DISHWASHER MUST BE LEVEL FOR
PROPER DISH RACK OPERATION AND WASH
PERFORMANCE.
• Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as
shown to check that the dishwasher is level.
• Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling
legs individually.
TIP: Check tub insulation blanket, if equipped. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or
interfering with door springs. Check by opening and closing the door.