GE GDT550HGD0BB User manual

GE
Installation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
IM PORTANT - Observe allgoverning 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, 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.
IM PORTANT -The dishwasher MUST be installed
to allowforfutureremoval from the enclosureifserviceis
required.
Care should be exercisedwhen the applianceisinstalledor
removed, toreduce the likelihoodofdamage to the power
supplycord.
Ifyou receiveda damaged dishwasher,you shouldimmediately
contactyour dealeror builder.
OptionalAccessories- See the Owner's Manual foravailable
custom panel kits.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONSand WARNINGSshown
throughout these instructions. While performing
installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses
or goggles should be worn.
fREAD CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
31-31506-2 10-12 GE

Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED
IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:
[] Junction box cover and #10 hex-head screw
[] Hose clamp
[] Drain hose (approximately 78" long)
[] Drain hose hanger
[] 2 #8-18 hex head screws to secure brackets to
washer tub frame
[] 2 Plug buttons
[] 2 side trim pieces (some models)
[] 2 mounting brackets for wood countertops or side
cabinets
[] 2 #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to secure
dishwasher to underside of countertop or to side
cabinets
[] Literature, samples and/or coupons
Junction
Box Cover
?
#10
Hex-Head
Junction
Box Screw
112" long
Drain Hose Hanger
Hose Clamp
#8 Hex-Head Mounting
Bracket Screws
Ion some models)
Mounting
Brackets
Drain Hose
n
Plug Buttons
#8 Phillips
Special
Head Screws
5/8" long
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 sealtape
[] UL-listed wire nuts (:3)
[] Masking Tape
Materials Needed for
New Installations:
[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
[] Electrical cable or power cord
[] Screw-type hose clamps
[] Strain relief for electrical connection
[] Hand shut-off valve (recommended)
[] Water line-3/8" minimum copper tubing
[] GPF12Ldrain hose (12' long), if needed
Masking Tape
(if applicable)
Air Gap
90° Elbow, Hand
Ferrule and Shut-Off Thread
Compression Nut Valve Seal Tape
Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)
Waste Tee
Hose Clamps Strain Relief
Wire Nuts (3)
Hot Water Line
Optional
12' Drain Hose
GPF12L
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
[] Phillips-head screwdriver
[] 1/4" and 5/16" nutdriver
[] 6" Adjustable wrench
[] Level
[] Carpenter's square
[] Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal)
[] Gloves
[] Pliers
For New Installations Only:
[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Hole saw set
Phill_
Screwdriver
15/16" Socket
Flashlight
Gloves
Nutdriver
Pliers
Adjustable
Wrench
Bucket
Level
Tubing Cutter
Safety Glasses
Hole Saw Set
Carpenter's
Square
Measuring Tape

Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE kWARNING:
Toreducethe riskofelectricshock,fire,or injury to persons,the
installermust ensurethat the dishwasheriscompletelyenclosedat
thetime of installation.
Figure A
34-1/2"_+ 1/4"
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
ThisWallArea
mustbe Free
ofPipesor
wires
iabinets
Square
and
Plumb
• The rough cabinet opening must be at le(]st 24"deep, 24"
wide and approxim(]tely 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.
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Parareducir elriesgode descargael_ctrica,incendioo lesionesa
personas,el instaladordebeasegurarsedeque el lavaplatosest_
completamentecerradoen el momentadela instalaci6n.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 12' in length for proper drainage.
• The dishw(]sher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides (]nd
b(]ck, (]nd must not support (]ny port of the enclosure.
I
Countertop
CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wall or other appliances.
Allow 28-5/8" min. clear-
ance from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
Figure B
L-----------_ _8_3/8"
/Clearance for Door
Opening2" Minimum
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 12' dist(]nce to dr(]in.
NOTE:Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" (]bove floor to prevent siphoning.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of dr(]in inst(]ll(]tion depends on the following
questions.
[] Dolocal codes or ordinances require on (]ir g(]p?
[] Iswaste tee lessth(]n 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question isYES,Method :1MUST
be used.
• If the (]nswers (]re NO,either method m(]y be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill (] 1-1/2" di(]meter hole in the c(]binet w(]ll within
the sh(]ded (]re(]s shown in Figure A for the dr(]in hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sh(]rp edges.
IMPORTANT --When
connecting dr(]in line to disposer,
check to be sure th(]t dr(]in plug h(]s
been removed. DISHWASHERWILL
NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE. _ Remove
Drain
Plug
FigureC
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-
nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's
instructions.
__ DroinHo_eo Honger
32"
FigureD
_ _ Drain Hose Honger
Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
AIw(]ys be sure disposer dr(]in plug h(]s been removed before
(]tt(]ching dishw(]sher dr(]in hose to the disposer.

Installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
IkWARNING:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker
beforebeginninginstallation.Donot usean extensioncordor
adapter plugwith this appliance.
/ z,'i Alternate
I
,, , Receptacle
,Location
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AkADVERTENCIA:
PARASEGURIDADPERSONAL:Quiteelfusibleo abra el interruptor
de circuitosantesde comenzarla instalaci6n.Noutiliceun cable
de extensi6no unenchufeadaptador conesteartefacto.
Electrical Requirements
• Thisappliance 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 and rated for 75°C(176°F).
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements,
coil 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.
AWARNING:
Theimproperconnectionof the equipmentgrounding conductor
can resultin a riskofelectricshock.Checkwith a qualified
electricianor servicerepresentativeifyou are indoubt that
the applianceisproperlygrounded.
Cabinet
Figure E White
For models equipped with power cord: 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.
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
• Thewiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or the
floor within the shaded area illustrated above in Figure Eand
defined in Figure A.
• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical
cable. Edgesof hole should besmooth and rounded.
Permanent wiring 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 permanent 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 in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" min. or 18"
maximum from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.
• Use WDO6XlO020 Dishwasher Power Cord Kit.
Ik ADVERTENCIA:
Loconexi6ninadecuadadelconductordeconexi6na tierradel
equipamientopuedeprovocarun riesgodedescargael@ctrica.
Consultea unelectricistacalificadoorepresentantedeservicio
t@cnicositienedudassabrelacorrectaconexi6natierradelaparato.

Installation Preparation
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 electrical
cable and drain hose. Or,cut an additional i-i/2" diameter
hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug
is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.
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CAUTION:
Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the
dishwasher. Thedishwasher will tip over when the door is
opened if base isremoved.
ik PRECAUCION:
Noquite la base de madera hasta que est6 listo para instalar el
lavaplatos. Sisequita la base,el lavaplatos sevolcar6 cuando
se abra la puerta.
ii Shut-off
Hot
From
Cabinet
Cabinet 2" From Floor
Figure F
Water Line Connection
•Turn off the water supply.
• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such
as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and
may be required by local codes.)
• Water connection ison the left side of the dishwasher. Install
the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" copper tubing.
Route the line as shown in Figure Fand extend forward at
least 19" from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 140°Ftemperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
Turn page to begin dishwasher installation.

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 1: PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package:
• Screws
• Junction box cover
• Drain hose and clamp
• Mounting brackets
• Trim pieces (on some models)
• Drain hose hanger
•Owner's Manual
• Product samples and/or coupons
STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher on the
wood base, check the
door balance by opening
and closing the door.
• Door isproperly balanced
if, when opened, it self
closes within 20°from
vertical, stays in position
from 20°to 70° and falls
fully open beyond 70°.
Door /
closes /
within /
20° /
/
/Door stays in
Dosition from s _
20Oto 70L..I -_
_- _Door fails fully _|
open beyond 70°V"
• If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch
door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to
correct balance.
Side View
Hake sure
pulleycable
iswithin
pulley
shoulders
Figure G Front View
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.
Check door opening and closing. If door does not open easily or
falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in
place by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has
not slipped over the pulley shoulders and isrouted as shown.
STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT -Do not kickoff wood base!
Damage will occur.
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay
it on its back.
• Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base
with a 15/16" socket wrench.
• Discard base.
Figure H
•Screw leveling legs backinto the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
• Removethe 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 22.
Figurei _ ToekickScrew_2 s
STEP 5: POSITION SOUND BARRIER
Ion some models}
Skip this step if the sound
barrier is not assembled
to the dishwasher.
Lift the sound barrier and
tape to the door front with
masking tape. This will
hold the sound barrier up
and out of the way during
installation.
Sound Barrier
Bottom Front View
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 6: INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW
• Wrap a 90°elbow with
thread seal tape.
• Thread 90° elbow Water Valve
onto the water valve. Bracket
• Do not overtighten
elbow. Water valve
bracket could
bend or water valve
fitting could break. Thread.
• Position the end of Seal
the elbow to face the Tape
rear of the dishwasher.
Figure K
Front of Dishwasher
_90 ° Elbow
FillHose
STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO DRAIN
LOOP
Connect drain loop end to drain hose using the screw clamp
as shown in the figure.
Figure L
STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE
AND HOUSE WIRING
• Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of
the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher
and components under dishwasher.
Line Wiring
Figure M
STEP 9: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE,
THROUGH CABINET
• Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert drain
hose into the hole in cabinet side. If a power cord is used,
guide the end through a separate hole.
Maximum Drain Hose
Length 10'
In_
Blanket
Hose /
House
Wiring
Power Cord
(If Used)
Figure N
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service call charges for fill, drain or
noise concerns.
Position utility lines sothey do not interfere with anything
under or behind the dishwasher.

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 10: SLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-FOURTHS
OF THE WAY INTO CABINET
IM PO RTANT - Do notpushagainstfrontpanelwith
knees.Damage willoccur.
• Graspthesidesofthefrontpaneland slidedishwasherinto
theopeningo few inchesato time.
Figure O
D not usho in
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
• Asyou proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening
under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends
about 6 inches forward of adjacent cabinets.
• Make sure drain hose isnot kinked under or behind the
dishwasher.
• Make certain the house wiring, drain line and water line do
not interfere with components under dishwasher.
STEP 11: INSTALL TRIM PIECES
(on some models)
Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher.
Inthis step you will need the trim pieces set aside in Step 1.
• Position the trim pieces so the lips face toward the
dishwasher door.
• Select o trim piece and press it onto the left side tub flange.
Start with the top edge and press the trim piece completely
onto the tub flange as you move towards the bottom. Repeat
for the right side tub flange trim piece.
Figure P
If you would like to order the Trim Kitfrom GEService, please
call 800.GE.Cares and request port number WD08×10094 for
BB models or WD08×10096 for WW or CCmodels.
STEP 12: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hex-heod screws
set aside in Step 1.
You must install the mounting brackets onto the dishwasher
tub frame top or sidesprior to sliding the dishwasher into place
under the countertop.
Install mounting brackets on top if the underside of
countertop iswood or wood-like material that accepts screws:
ImPORTANT - Afterinstallingbracketsandbefore
closing the dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by bending
them up as needed, so that they do not contact the top of the
dishwasher door and cause damage.
Top Mounting
#8 Bracket
Screw Bracket
Di_
tub frame Bend and break here
after installing if
counter has oshort
overhang.
• If you ore instollinc the dishwasher under o counter with o
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 --_-%. \
Bend and break
Jhere if necessary

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 13: PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION
• Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is
smoothly wrapped around the tub. It should not be "bunched
up" and it must not interfere with the door springs. Ifthe
insulation is"bunched up" or interfering with the springs,
straighten and recenter the blanket prior to sliding the
dishwasher into its final position.
• Slide the dishwasher into the final position by pushing on the
sides of the door panel. Do not use a knee or push on the
center of the panel. If you do, damage to the panel will likely
result.
• The dishwasher isin the final position when the edges of
the front panel are flush with the adjacent cabinets and the
dishwasher iscentered in the cabinet opening.
IM PORTANT - Beforeopeningthedishwasherdoor,
be certaintheedgesofthedishwasherdoorpanelarebehind
thefaceoftheadjacentcabinetand notup againstthecabinet
face.RefertoFigureQ.Ifthedishwasherdoorisopened
when theedgeofthedoorisagainstthefaceofthecabinet,
dishwasherdoordamage and cabinetdamage willoccur.
• Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it operates
smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent cabinet.
Door
Fits and
Swings
Back
Behind
Cabinet
Frame
Alignment
Incorrect Alignment Door Catches
will result in door damage on Cabinet Frame
Figure Q
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges for panel damage
or wash performance.
Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening dishwasher door
to prevent panel damage.
Make sure utility lines are not trapped or crushed behind
dishwasher. Crushed lines will restrict water flow.
STEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHER
IM PORTANT - Dishwashermustbe levelforproper
dishrackoperation,wash performanceand dooroperation.
Thedishwashermust be leveledlefttorightand fronttoback.
Thisensuresthedishrackswillnotrollinorouton theirown,
circulation water will flow to the pump inlet, and the door will
close without hitting the side of the tub.
• Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on the door and
lower rack track as shown in Figure R.
• Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning the 4
legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in Figure S.
• Thedishwasher isproperly leveled when the level indicator is
centered left to right and front to back. Also, the dishwasher
door should close without hitting the side of the tub.
• Replace the lower rack.
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Check
LevelJ
Front
to Back Check
Level
Side
to Side
Figure R /
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Figure S
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasher
is leveled.
Pull the dish racks half way out. Theyshould stay put. Open
and close the door.The door should fit in the tub opening
without hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own,
or the door hits the side of tub, relevel the dishwasher.

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 15: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE
TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
Inthis step you will need the 2 Phillipsspecial head screws
from the screws set aside in Step 1.
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the
cabinet sides. When the underside of the countertop is wood,
use Method 1.Use Method 2 when the underside of the
countertop is mode of o material, such us granite, that will not
accept wood screws.
IMPORTANT - Prevent door panel and control
panel damage. Dishwasher must be positioned so the front
panel and control panel do not contact the adjacent cabinets
or countertop. Mounting screws must be driven straight and
flush. Protruding screw heads could scratch the door panel or
control panel and interfere with door operation.
Method i
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Referto
Steps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop
with the 2 Phillips special head screws. Refer to Figure T.
Make certain screws ore driven straight and flush to prevent
panel damage.
• Install plug buttons to the side of the tub well in the holes
provided.
Figure T
Brackets Wood Countertop
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2
Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to Figure U. Make
certain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent panel
damage.
• Install plug buttons to the side of the tub well in the holes
provided. Grc]nite Countertop
/
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Figure U
STEP 16: CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supply line to 90° elbow.
• Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of water line.
• Insert water line into 90° elbow.
• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut.
IMPORTANT - Checktobesurethatdoorspring
and/ordoorspringcabledo notruborcontactthefillhoseor
water supply line.
Test by opening and
closing the door.
Reroute the water
supply lines if a
rubbing noise or
interference
Occurs.
Hot Water
Supply Line
90 ° Elbow _ Compression
Nut ,_
.....
Ferrule
Figure V Bottom Left Side
STEP 17: CONNECT DRAIN LINE
The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1"
diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.
• Determine sizeof inlet port.
• Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required,
to fit the inlet port.
Figure W
Cutting Line
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IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
• If a longer drain hose is required and you did not purchase
drain hose GPF12L,add up to 66" length for a total of 144"
(12 feet) to the factory-installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside
diameter hose and a coupler to connect
the 2 hose ends.
Secure the
connection
with hose
clamps. Coupler
Figure × Hose Clamp
Hose Clamp
NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 12 FEET
FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 17: CONNECT DRAIN LINE (Cont.)
• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer
using the previously determined method. Secure hose
with a screw-type clamp.
Method 1 - Air gap with waste tee or disposer
Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation
Figure Y
Method 2 - "High drain loop" with waste tee or disposer
With this method you will need the drain hose hanger set aside
in Step 1.
Fasten drain hose to underside of countertop with the provided
hanger.
_ _ Drain Ho_,eo Hanger
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32"
Waste Tee Installation
Figure Z DisposerInstallation
IMPORTANT - When connecting drain line to
disposer, check to be sure that drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHERWILL NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE.
4 Remove
Drain
Plug
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges for a no drain
complaint.
Hake sure excess drain hose has been pulled through
the cabinet opening. This will prevent excess hose in the
dishwasher cavity from becoming kinked or crushed by the
dishwasher.
STEP 18: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY
If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to
Step 19.
kWARNING:
If housewiring isnot 2-wirewith ground,a groundmust be
providedbythe installer.Whenhousewiring isaluminum,be sure
to useUL-Listedanti-oxidantcompoundand aluminum-to-copper
connectors.
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In this step you will need the junction box cover and the
#10 Hex head screw from the screws set aside in Step 1.
• Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a
strain relief.
• Locate the 3 dishwasher wires, (white, black and green) with
the stripped ends coming out of the ACjumper. Use ULlisted
wire nuts of appropriate size to connect incoming ground to
green, white to white and black to black.
• Install the junction box cover using #10 hex head screw.
Check to be sure that wires are not pinched under the cover.
• Make sure that the junction box cover is resting on the
mounting bracket.
NOTE:Do not remove the
Junction Box Bracket.
Ground
White AC
Ground
Screw
Figure AA
Black "_'_-_ Junction Box
Bracket
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 19: PRETEST CHECKLIST
Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid
charges for a service call that is not covered by your
warranty.
[] Checkto be sure power is OFF.
[] Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.
[] Locate the Owner's Manual set aside in Step 1.
[] Readthe Owner's Manual for operating instructions.
[] Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and
close freely, check for proper routing of spring cable over
pulley. If door drops or closes when released, adjust spring
tension. See Step 2,
[] Checkto be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher,
not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
components. See Step 18.
[] Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level
dishwasher. SeeStep 14.
[] Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be sure it does
not roll back or forward on the door. If the rack moves,
adjust leveling legs. See Step 14.
[] Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,
reposition dishwasher. SeeStep 1:3.
[] Checkthat door spring does not contact water line, fill hose,
wiring or other components. See Step 1:3.
[] Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in
contact with other components. Contact with motor or
dishwasher frame could cause noise.
[] Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water
temperature. Incoming water temperature must be
between 120°F and 140°F.A minimum of 120°F temperature
is required for best wash performance. See"Prepare Hot
Water Line,"page 5.
[] Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to
lubricate the pump seal.
[] Turn on water supply. Checkfor leaks.Tighten connections
if needed.
[] Remove protective film if present from the control panel and
door.
STEP 20: DISHWASHER WET TEST
[] Turn on power supply or plug power cord into outlet,
if equipped.
[] Select a cycle to run and push the Start/Reset pad.
[] Ensurethe door islatched. Dishwasher should start.
[] Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher. If water
does not enter the dishwasher, check to be sure that water
and power are turned on.
[] Check for leaks under the dishwasher. If a leak is found,
turn off power at the breaker, and then tighten water
connections. Restore power after leak is corrected.
[] Check for leaks around the door. A leak around the door
could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against
adjacent cabinets. Reposition the dishwasher if necessary.
See Step J_3.
[] Pressand hold the Start/Reset pad for :3seconds to cancel
the cycle. The unit will begin to drain. Check drain lines. If
leaks are found, turn off power at the breaker and correct
plumbing as necessary. Restorepower after corrections are
made. See Steps 7,9, 10 and 17.
[] Open dishwasher door and make sure all of the water has
drained. If not, check that disposer plug has been removed
and/or air gap is not plugged. Also check drain hose to be
sure it is not kinked underneath or behind dishwasher. See
Step 17.
[] PressStart/Reset pad once again and run dishwasher
through another cycle. Check for leaks and correct if
required.
[] Repeat this step as necessary.
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 21: POSITION SOUND BARRIER
AND INSULATION
(on some models)
Skip this step if the sound barrier is not assembled to the
dishwasher.
• Locate the sound insulation package inside the dishwasher.
• Locate the control box.
Control
STEP 22: REPLACE TOEKICK
• Place toekick against the legs of the dishwasher.
• Peeloff the paper from the insulation.
• Apply the insulation to the underside of the control box and
flush with its front face as shown.
Insulation shown adhered to bottom edge of the control
box, flush with the front face, and correctly placed along
dishwasher bottom.
• Remove the masking tape from the sound barrier, and door
front. Re-position the sound barrier over the sound insulation.
Sound
Figure CC
Screws
Align the toekick with the bottom edge and make sure it is
against the floor.
Insert and tighten the 2 toekick attachment screws. The
toekick should stay in contact with the floor.
When reinstalling the toe kick on models with a sound barrier,
ensure that the bottom edge of the rubberized flap isflush
with the floor. Any excess material should be tucked up
behind the outer door. Donot allow excess rubberized flap to
lay on the floor. If any excess is not tucked completely behind
the outer door, it will bunch up between the door and toe kick
and impede proper opening and closing of the door. This will
be noticeable because the door will not stay fully open and
will spring up.
Tip: Reduce sound from under the dishwoshen
Hake sure toekick is against floor.
STEP 23: LITERATURE
• Besure to leave complete literature package, these
Installation Instructions and product samples and/or coupons
with the consumer.
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Notes
14

Notes
15

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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_ ppareils m_nagers
GE
Directives d'installation
Lave-vaisselle encastr
Pour toute question, composez le 1.800.561.3344 ou visitez notre site Web:
www.electromenagersge.ca
AVANT DE COMMENCER
Veuillez lire attentivement toutes les directives
qui suivent.
IM PO RTANT -Observeztouslescodeset
ordonnoncesenvigueur.
• Note 6 l'installateur- Veuillezloisserlespr6sentesdirectives
ou ¢onsommoteur pourHnspecteurIo¢oi.
• Note au consommateur - Veuillezconserverlespr6sentes
directivesove¢votreMonueld'utilisotionpour¢onsultotion
ult6rieure.
• Comp_tences requises - L'instullution de ce luve-vuisselle
exige des comp6tences de base en m6cunique, en 61ectricit6
et en plomberie. Uinstolloteur est responsoble de Io quolit_
de I'instollotion. Toute d_foillonce du produit ottribuoble
une instollotion inod@quote n'est pos couverte por Io
gorontie de GE.Reportez-vous _ Io gorontie du produit.
• Dur_e de I'instollotion - Entre I et 3 heures. L'instullution
d'un nouveau luve-vuisselle exige plus de temps que
le remplucement d'un uncien module.
IM PORTANT -Le love-voisselleDOIT @treinstoll6de
moni@re 6 ¢e qu'ilpuisse@tresortide son emplocement sides
r6porotionssontn6cessoires.
IIimported'userde prudence lorsqueI'opporeilestinstolI6
ou d6plo¢6 ofinde pr6venirl'endommogement du cordon
d'alimentation.
Si le lave-vaisselle que vous avez regu est endommag6,
communiquez imm6diatement avec votre d6taillant ou
I'entrepreneur en construction.
Accessoires facultatifs - Reportez-vous au Manuel d'utilisation
pour connaTtre les ensembles pour panneau d6coratif
personnalis6 offerts.
POURVOTRES CURITI
Veuillez lire et observer toutes les mises en garde
(ATTENTION et AVERTISSEMENT) donn@es dans les pr@sentes
directives. Pour effectuer I'installation d@crite dans les
pr@sentes directives, il faut porter des gants et des lunettes
de s@curit@.
VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT
ET CONSERVER CES DIRECTIVES.
31-31506-2 10-12 GE

Preparation pour I'installation
PII CESFOURNIES DANS L'EMBALLAGE:
[] Couverclede la boTtedejonction etvis 5 t#te
hexagonalen°10
[] Collier
[] Boyaudevidange(198cm/78 po de long)
[] Supportdetuyau devidange)
[] 2 vis (_t#te hexagonale no 8-18 pour fixer les
supports au cadre de la cuve du lave-vaisselle
[] 2 Boutons de bouchon
[] 2 Houlureslat6rales(certains modules)
[] 2 supports de montage pour comptoirs ou
armoires lat6rales en bois
[] 2 vis(_t_te sp6cialePhillipsn°8-18 x15,8mm
(5/8po)pour fixer lelave-vaisselleau dessous
du comptoir ou armoireslat6rales
[] Documentation,6chantillonset(ou)bons
Couvercle de la
bo?te de jonction
et vis 6t6te
hexogonale n°10
Support de tuyau
de vidange
?
Vis 6 t6te
hexagonale n° 10
de 12,7 mm (112 po)
de long pour bo?te
dejonction
MAT#RIEL NI CESSAIRE:
[] Coudede 90°,bague et6crou(_compression(filetageexterneNPT
de9,5mm (:3/8po)(_une extr6mit6et I'autreextr6mit6conque
pour leraccordement (_la conduited'alimentation en eau)
[] Rubanpourjoints filet6s
[] Connecteursvissableshomologu6s UL(:3)
[] Ruban-cache Ruban-cache
Pour une nouvelle installation: Cs'ilya lieu)
[] Coupureanti-refoulement pour leboyaude vidange,sin6cessaire
[] RaccordenTpour la plomberiede la r6sidence,s'ily a lieu
[] Cable61ectriqueou cordon d'alimentation
[] Colliers5 vissansfin
[] Bagueanti-traction pour leraccordement61ectrique
[] Robinetd'arr_t(recommand6)
[] Conduited'alimentationen eau - tuyau en cuivred'aumoins
9,5mm (:3/8po)
[] Boyaude vidangeGPF12L(:3.66m/12 pi delong),sin6cessaire
@
Collier
??
Vis 6t6te hexagonale
n° 8 pour support de
montage
Supports de
montage
Boyau de vidange
n
Boutons de
bouchon
Vis 6 t_te
sp_ciale
Phillips n°8
de 15,8 mm
(5/8 po) de long
Coude de 90°, Robinet
bague et _crou d'arr6t
6compression
Ruban pour
joints filet_s
Connecteurs
vissables (3)
C6ble _lectrique (ou cordon Conduite d'eau
Raccord en T d'alimentation, sill y a lieu) chaude
Colliers 6vis sans fin Boyau de vidange
Bague anti-traction facultatif GPF12L
Coupure de 3.66 m (12 pi)
anti-refoulement
OUTILS NI CESSAIRES:
[] TournevisPhillips
[] Tourne-_crousde 6,:3mm (1//4po)et
de 7,9mm (5/16po)
[] CI65 molettede 15,2cm (6po)
[] Niveau
[] Equerrede charpentier
[] Ruban(_mesurer
[] Lunettesde s6curit6
[] Lampede poche
[] Seaupour recueillirI'eauIorsdu rinqage
de la conduited'eau
[] CI65 douillede 2:3,8mm (15/16po)
(facultatif- pour enleverla basedebois)
[] Gants
[] Pince
Pour une nouvelle installation:
[] Coupe-tubes
[] Perceuseetforetsappropri6s
[] Jeude scies-cloche
Phillips
Cl_ 6douille de
23,8 mm (15116 po)
Lampe de poche
Gants
Tou
de 6,3 mm (1/4 po)
et de 7,9 mm (5116 po)
Pince
Cl_ 6 molette
de 15,2 cm
16po)
Seau
Niveau
Coupe-tubes
I_querre de
charpentier
Ruban 6mesurer
Lunettes de s6curit__
Jeu _l_oche _" et forets

Preparation pour I'installation
PRI_PARATION DE L'OUVERTURE DANS
LESARMOIRES
87,6 cm ± 6,3 mm
1141/2 po ± 2/4 pal
du dessous du
comptoir au
plancher
Figure A
Lemur du fond
doit @treexempt
de tuyaux ou
de ills
61,0 cm
(2/4po) min.
,rmoires 6
1'6querre et
"d'aplomb
• L'ouverture dons les armoires doit mesurer au mains
61,0 cm (24 po) de largeur et de profondeur, et environ
87,6 cm (34-1/2 po) de hauteur 6 partir du plancher
jusqu'au-dessous du comptoir.
ik AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour r6duire les risques de choc 61ectrique, d'incendie ou de
blessures, I'installateur doit s'assurer que le lave-vaisselle est
compl_tement encastr_ au moment de I'installation.
Le lave-vaisselle doit _tre install6 de fagon 6 ce que le bayou
de vidange mesure au maximum 3.66 m_tres (12 pieds) pour
assurer une vidange ad6quate.
Le dessus, les c6t6s et I'arri_re du lave-vaisselle doivent
_tre compl_tement dissimul6s 6 I'int@ieur de I'ouverture.
Le lave-vaisselle ne dolt soutenir aucune pattie de la
structure des armoires.
DCGAGEMENTS:Dans le cas
d'une installation dons un coin,
veuillez pr@voirun d@gagement
d'au mains 5,1 cm (2 po)entre
le lave-vaisselle et les armoires,
lemur ou un @lectrom@nager
adJacent. Veuillez pr@voir
un d@gagement d'au mains
72 cm (28-3/8 po) 5 I'avant du
lave-vaisselle pour I'ouverture
de la porte. Reportez-vous 5
la Figure B.
Figure B
Comptoir
is,1 cm(2po)minimumpour
I'ouverturedela porte
EXlGENCES RELATIVES AU SYSTI_ME
DE VIDANGE
• Veuillez observer les ordonnances et les codes Iocaux en vigueur.
• Le bayou de vidange dolt avoir une Iongueur maximale de
3.66 m_tres (12 pieds).
REMARQUE: IIfautinstaller une coupure anti-refoulement si le
raccord au broyeur c]d6chets ou au raccord en T se trouve c]mains
de/46 cm (18 po) au-dessus du plancher afin d'6viter un siphonage.
CHOI× DE LA MI_THODE DE VIDANGE
Letype d'installation de vidange d@end des conditions suivantes.
[] Les ordonnances ou codes Iocaux en vigueur exigent-ils
une coupure anti-refoulement?
[] Le raccord en T setrouve-t-il c]mains de/46 cm (18 po)
du plancher?
Si vous r_ponde;, OUI 6I'une ou I'autre de ces questions,
vous DEVEZ utiliser la m_thode n° 1.
• Sivous r6pondez NON, vous pouvez employer I'une ou I'autre
des m@hodes.
PRI_PARATION DES ARMOIRES
• Percez un trou de 3,8 cm (1-1/2 po) de diam_tre dons la paroi de
I'armoirequi setrouve dons la partieombr@ de la FigureApour
lebayou de vidange.Assurez-vousque I'orificene pr6sente pas
d'ar@tesvives.
IMPORTANT- Lorsquevous
branchezlebayou de vidange6 un
broyeur(]d6chets,assurez-vousd'enlever
lebouchon de vidange.LE LAVE-VAISSELLE
4 nlevezle
bouchon
de vidange
NE POURRA PASSEVIDER SIVOUS LAISSEZLEBOUCHON EN PLACE.
Figure C
M_thode n° 1 - Coupure anti-refoulement avec raccord en T ou
broyeur 6d_chets
IIfaut installer une coupure anti-refoulement Iorsqu'elle est exig_e par
les ordonnances et les codes Iocaux en vigueur. Cette coupure anti-
refoulement doit @treinstall@econform@ment aux directives donn@es
par le fabricant.
Crochet pour boyau de vidange
82 cm
(32 po)
min.
_ _ Crochetpourbayoudevidange
k
Figure D
M_thode n° 2 - Boucle de vidange _lev_e avec raccord en T ou
broyeur 6 d@chets
Conseil: Pour _viter des frais de r_paration inutiles.
Assurez-vous d'enlever le bouchon de vidange du broyeur
( d6chets avant d'y brancher le boyau de vidange du
lave-vaisselle.

Preparation pour I'installation
PREPARATION DU CABLAGE ELECTRIQUE
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR VOTRE SECURITE PERSONNELLE: Enlevez le fusible ou
d@clenchezledisjoncteurau panneaude distributionprincipal
avant de commencerI'installation.N'utilisezpasune rallonge
@lectriqueou un adaptateur defiche aveccet appareil.
Alimentation _lectrique
•Cet appareil doit @trealiment6 par un courant de 120 V et
60 Hz,et branch6 5 un circuit individuel correctement mis
5 la terre et prot6g6 par un disjoncteur de 15ou 20 amp@res
ou un fusible temporis6.
• Le cable 61ectrique doit poss6der deux ills, plus un fil de mise
5 la terre, et r6sister 5 une temp@ature nominale de 75 °C
(176 °F).
• Sivotre alimentation 61ectrique ne r6pond pas 5 ces
exigences, appelez un 61ectricien agr66 avant de poursuivre
I'installation.
Mise 6 la terre - Branchement permanent
Cet appareil doit _tre branch6 5 un r6seau 61ectrique
permanent mis 5 la terre. Sinon, il faut installer un conducteur
de mise 5 la terre avec les conducteurs du circuit et le brancher
5 la borne de mise 5 la terre du r6seau ou au fil de mise 5 la
terre de I'appareil.
Mise 6 la terre - ModUles dot_s d'un cordon d'alimentation
Cet appareil doit _tre mis 6 la terre. Encas de mauvais
fonctionnement ou de d6faillance, la mise ( la terre r6duira
les risques de choc 61ectrique en fournissant au courant
61ectrique un circuit de moindre r6sistance. Cet appareil est
dot6 d'un cordon d'alimentation poss6dant un conducteur
de mise (] la terre et une fiche de mise (] la terre. Lafiche
doit _tre branch6e dans une mise appropri6e, install6e et
mise (] la terre en conformit6 avec tous les codes Iocaux et
ordonnances en vigueur.
A AVERTISSEMENT:
Un branchement inad_quat du conducteur de mise 5 la terre
peut presenter des risques de choc _lectrique. Sivous n'_tes pas
certain que I'appareil est correctement mis 5 la terre, consultez
un r_parateur ou un _lectricien qualifi_.
,"i- Autreemplocement _ \
," _possiblepourlo I \
,I prisede courant i \
,/ I
46 cm (18po)
I/46 cm i_..-la prise d_'-_l
(18po) I cou@,tISI
/I÷'- ÷_
15cm(6po) 15cm--
"Trou de 3,8 cm
7,6 cm (3 po)
des armdres
Mise6 la terre
Noir
Figure E Blanc
Dans le cas des modules dot_s d'un cordon d'alimentation:
Ne modifiez pas la fiche fournie avec I'appareil; si vous ne
pouvez pas la brancher dans la prise de courant, faites installer
une prise de courant appropri6e par un technicien qualifi&
Preparation des armoires et cheminement des fils
• Lesills peuvent entrer dans I'ouverture du c6t6 droit, du c6t6
gauche, de I'arri@e ou du plancher dans la partie ombr6e de
la Figure Eet de la FigureA.
• Percez un trou de 3,8 cm (1-1/2 po) de diam_tre au maximum
pour le passage du c6ble 61ectrique.Lebard du trou doit
@trelisse et arrondi. Lesills 61ectriques pour le branchement
permanent peuvent passer par le m@metrou que le boyau
de vidange et la conduite d'eau chaude, si c'est plus pratique.
Si le trou est pratiqu6 dans une paroi en m@al, les bards de
I'orifice doivent @trerecouverts d'un passe-ills pour prot6ger
les ills.
REMARQUE:Lecordon d'alimentation dot6 d'une fiche doit
passer par un autre trou.
Branchement _lectrique du lave-vaisselle
Le branchement 61ectrique s'effectue du c6t@avant droit du
lave-vaisselle.
•Dans le cas d'un branchement permanent, le c6ble doit @tre
achemin@de la faqon indiqu@e( la Figure E.Lec6ble doit
avoir une Iongueur minimale de 61 cm (24 po) 5 partir du mur
arri@e.
• Dans le cas d'un branchement avec un cordon d'alimentation,
installez une prise de courant mise (] la terre 5 trois broches
sur la paroi de I'armoire adjacente, entre 15 cm (6 po) et
46 cm (18 po) de I'ouverture, et entre 15 cm (6 po) et 46 cm
(18 po) du plancher.
• Utilisez WD06×10020 Trousse de cordon d'alimentation pour
lave-vaisselle.