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
\\
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.
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