Step 1-Turn off power and water
, Turn off power supp!g.
Turn off water supplg.
Latch dishwasher door.
Step 2-!ove dishwasher
Remove the two screws securing the dishwasher to the
countertop or side.
Putlthe unit out from the cabinets approximatelg 10", until
the door springs are exposed.
Step 3-
Remove
toekick
• Remove the screws on
each side of the toekick
face.
, Retain screws.
Remove the toekick from
the dishwasher and set
aside.
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Door
Panel
Loosen 2 Screws
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Step 5-Check door balance
WARNING:
, All dishwashers can tip when removed from enclosure,
, Injury to persons could result.
, Use caution when opening door.
, 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.
Hook
Over
Bracket
Increase
Spring
Tension
Decrease Correct
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Spring /
Tension /
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Tip: If door does
not open easilg or
fails too quicklg,
check spring cable
routing. The cable
is held in place bg
"shoulders" on the
pu!leg. Check to be
sure cable has not
slipped over the
pu!leg shoulders
and onto the axle.
Step a-Remove old springs
• Grasp the upper end of the spring attached to the dishwasher
frame and release the hook.
, Release opposite end of the spring from the tension cable
and remove the spring.
Step 5-Install
new springs
, Placethe short end of
the spring hook into the
egelet of the tension
cable.
Stretch the long end of
spring and hook into the
lowest notch of the frame
bracket.
• Repeat the same
procedure for the
opposite side.
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iHook ,
Over
Bracket ,/
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Correct
Incorrect
Step 7-Reinstoii toekick
Slide dishwasher back into opening. DO NOT PUSHAGAINST
FRONTPANELWITH KNEES,DAMAGEWILL OCCUR.
Reinstall the 2 screws securing the dishwasher to the
countertop or sides and ensure door springs do not contact
water line, fill hose, wiring, etc.
• Turn water on.
, Turn electrica! power on.
GE Consumer & Industrial
General Electric Compang
Louisville, Kentuckg 40225
ge.com
Do Not Push Against
Front Door Panel With
Knee. Damage to The
Door Panel Will Occur.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Pub. No. 31-30593
DWG. NO. 206C1559P137
05D-1297 5/05
