GE 31-31570 User manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
Installation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca
IMPORTANT–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.
Your dishwasher is a water heating appliance.
Optional Accessories – See the Owner’s Manual for
available custom panel kits.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
shown throughout these instructions. While
performing installations described in this booklet,
gloves and safety glasses should be worn.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT–Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions for the consumer 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, electrical and
plumbing skills. Proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer. Product failure
due to improper installation is not covered
under the GE Appliance Warranty. See warranty
information.
• Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations
require more time than replacement installations.
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
• Safety glasses
• 1/4" and 5/16" nutdrivers
• Flashlight
• Gloves
• Adjustable wrench (6”)
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Measuring tape
• Level
• Carpenter’s square
• Bucket to catch water when flushing water
line
• Tubing cutter
• 15/16" socket wrench
FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:
• Hole saw set
• Drill and appropriate bits
PARTS SUPPLIED IN INSTALLATION
PACKAGE:
• Two 8-18 x 5/8" Phillips-head wood screws
• Junction box cover and #10 hex head screw
• Drain hose (78" long) and hose clamp
• Cord protector (Power Cord Models Only)
• Conversion leads (Power Cord Models Only)
• Literature, product samples and/or coupons
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
• WX09X70910 or WX09X70911 power cord if
applicable to your installation
• UL-Listed wire nuts (3)
• Thread seal tape
• 90° elbow (¾” hose internal thread on one
end, opposite end sized to fit water supply)
• GPF65 Side-mount bracket kit for use with
granite countertops
FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS:
• Electrical cable
• Water line–3/8" minimum copper tubing
(including ferrule and compression nut)
• Strain relief for electrical connection
• Hand shut-off valve (recommended)
• Air gap for drain hose, if required
• Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
• GPF10S drain hose (10' long), if needed
• Screw-type hose clamps
Hose Clamp
78" Drain Hose
Thread
Seal Tape
3 Wire Nuts Hot Water Line–3/8"
Minimum Copper
Tubing
Electrical Cable
or WR09X70910
or WX09X70911
Power Cord
Air
Gap
Screw-Type
Hose Clamps
Strain Relief
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
Level
Carpenter’s
Square
Measuring Tape
Safety Glasses Flashlight
Gloves
Hole Saw Set
Drill and
Bits
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Valve
1/4" and 5/16" Nutdrivers
Adjustable
Wrench
Tubing
Cutter
GPF65 Side-Mount
Bracket Kit
#8
Phillips-Head
Wood Screws
5/8" long
Screw Kit#10
Hex Head
Junction Box Screw
1/2" long Junction Box Cover
Cord Protector
(Power Cord Models Only) Conversion Leads
(Power Cord Models Only)
15/16"
Socket Wrench
Bucket
Optional 10'
Drain Hose
GPF10S
Waste Tee
Coupler for
optional drain
hose
90° Elbow
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Installation Preparation – Enclosure
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
Figure A
To reduce the risk of shock, fire, or injury
to persons, the installer must ensure that
the dishwasher is completely enclosed at
the time of installation.
• The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum
width and depth of 24" and height of 34-1/2"
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countertop.
• The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.
• Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to
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• For a corner installation, allow 2” minimum
clearance between the dishwasher and the
adjacent wall.
• Provide at least 27” in front of the dishwasher to
allow the dishwasher door to open fully. Refer to
Figure B.
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facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date
for service, if needed.
• The dishwasher must be installed no more than
10 feet from sink for proper drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back.
• The dishwasher must not support any part of the
enclosure.
Figure B
2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
27" Minimum
Clearances:
In a corner installation,
provide at least 2"
clearance between the
dishwasher and the
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliance.
Provide at least 27" of
clearance in front of the
dishwasher.
Para reducir el riesgo de choque, incendio
o lesión a personas, el instalador se
debe cerciorar de que la lavadora esté
completamente cerrada en el momento
de la instalación.
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WARNING
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METHOD 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Disposer Installation
METHOD 2 – High Drain Loop with Waste Tee
or Disposer
Provide a method to attach the drain hose to the
underside of countertop. Attachment will be made
in a later step.
Waste Tee Installation
Figure C
Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation
Figure D
Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Cabinet Preparation
Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall
within the shaded area shown in Figure A for the
drain hose. Make sure there are no sharp edges.
The drain hose will be passed through this hole and
connected to the drain in a later step.
IMPORTANT–When
connecting the drain line to a
disposer, check to be sure that
drain plug has been removed.
Dishwasher will not drain if
plug is left in place.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
CAUTION
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor
level. Failure to provide the proper drain connection
height with an air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop
will result in improper draining of the dishwasher, which
may cause damage.
Installation Preparation – Drain
Remove
Drain
Plug
PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING
Drain Requirements
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.
• A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.
Drain Method
The type of drain installation depends on the
following:
• Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
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If the answer to either question is YES, an air gap
(Method 1) must be used. If both answers areNO,
either an air gap or a high drain loop (Method 2)
may be used.
Special consideration for a dishwasher installed
on a pedestal
lf the dishwasher is installed on an elevated
platform, a high drain loop of at least 32" above the
platform must be provided in addition to the air gap
requirement determined above. This is necessary
for proper drain performance.
PRECAUCIÓN
SE DEBE USAR un espacio de aire si la manguera
de drenaje se conecta a la T de desechos o al triturador
menos de 18" por encima del nivel del piso. No disponer
la altura correcta de la conexión del drenaje con
un espacio de aire o 32" de mínimo, una curva alta
de drenaje resultará en un drenaje incorrecto
de la lavadora, lo que pude causar daños.
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The improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt
that the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
technician.
WARNING
Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing
• The wiring may enter the opening from either side,
rear or floor within the shaded area illustrated
above in Figure E and defined in Figure A.
• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to insert the
electrical cable. Permanent wiring connections
may pass through the same hole as the drain
hose and hot water line, if convenient. Hole edges
must be smooth and rounded. If the cabinet wall is
metal, the hole edge must be covered with a cord
protector.
NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a
separate hole.
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
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
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
Grounding Instructions – Permanent Connection
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
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
White
18"
6"
24"
from Wall
3"
from
Cabinet
Alternate
Receptacle
Location
Ground
Black
1-1/2" Dia. Hole (Max.)
18"
6"
Receptacle
Location
Area
Figure E
Installation Preparation – Electrical Supply
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker before beginning
installation. Do not use an extension cord
or adapter plug with this appliance.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of
dishwasher.
• For permanent connections, the cable must
be routed as shown in Figure E. The cable must
extend a minimum of 24" from the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong
grounding-type receptacle in the adjacent cabinet
rear wall, between 6" and 18" from the opening, 6"
to 18" above the floor as shown in Figure E.
Hole Diameter
1-1/2" Maximum
Cord
Protector
(Provided
with Power
Cord Models Only)
Metal Cabinet Wall
PARA SEGURIDAD PERSONAL: Retire el
fusible de la casa o abra el interruptor de
circuitos antes de empezar la instalación.
No use un cable de extensión o enchufe
adaptador con este aparato.
La conexión incorrecta del conductor
de conexión a tierra del equipo puede
resultar en choque eléctrico. Consulte con
un electricista calificado o representante
de servicio si tiene dudas de la conexión
a tierra del aparato. No modifique el
enchufe que se suministra con el aparato;
si no calza en el tomacorrientes, haga
que un técnico calificado le instale un
tomacorrientes adecuado.
ADVERTENCIA
WARNING
WARNING
ADVERTENCIA
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