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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 Instoller - 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
instollotion is the responsibility of the instoller. Product
failure due to improper instollotion is not covered under
the GE Applionce Worronty. See worronty informotion.
• Completion Time - i 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 shouldbe exercisedwhen the applianceisinstalledor
removed, toreduce the likelihoodofdamage tothe power
supplycord.
Ifyou receiveda damaged dishwasher,you shouldimmediately
contactyour dealeror builder.
OptionalAccessories- See the Owner's Manual foravailable
custom panel kits.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Reod ond observe ell CAUTIONS end WARNINGS shown
throughout these instructions. While performing
instollotions described in this booklet, gloves, sofety glosses
or goggles should be worn.
/READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
31-31506-1 06-12 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 side trim pieces (some models)
[] Literature, samples and/or coupons
[] 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
[] 2 #8-18 hex head screws to secure brackets to
washer tub frame
Junction
Box Cover
?
#10
Hex-Head
Junction
Box Screw
112" long
HoseClamp
#8 He×-HeadMounting
BracketScrews
Side Trim Pieces (on some models} Mounting
Brackets
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)
90° Elbow, Hand
Ferrule and Shut-Off Thread
Compression Nut Valve Seal Tape
Drain Hose
DrainHoseHanger
#8 Phillips
Special
Head Screws
5/8" long
Wire Nuts (3)
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-5/8" minimum copper tubing
[] GPF12Ldrain hose (12' long), if needed
_ Waste Tee
Air Gap
Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)
Hose Clamps Strain Relief
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 Onlg:
[] 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 AWARNING:
Toreduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the
installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at
the time of installation.
Figure A
34-1/2"_+ 1/4"
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
ThisWallArea
mustbe Free
ofPipesor
wires
:abinets
Square
and
Plumb
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24"
wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertop.
-A ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga el_ctrica, incendio o lesiones a
personas, el instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaplatos est_
completamente cerrado en el momenta de la instalaci6n.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 12' 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.
!
Countertop
CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wall or other appliances.
Allow 28-3/8" min. clear-
ance from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
Figure B
b,8
_ Cleuruncefor Door
Opening2"Minimum
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed ]2' distance to drain.
NOTE:Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions.
[] Dolocal codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[] Iswaste tee lessthan 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question isYES,Method 1 MUST
be used.
• If the answers are NO,either method may be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in FigureA for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.
IMPORTANT --When
connecting drain line to disposer,
check to be sure that drain plug has
been removed. DISHWASHERWILL
NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE. 41 Remove
Drain
Plug
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Figure C
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.
__ Drain Hose, Hunger
32"
Figure D
_ _ Drain Hose Hanger
Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
-AWARNING:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker
beforebeginninginstallation.Donot usean extensioncordor
adapter plugwith this appliance.
/t _'_ Alternate
i
_ Receptacle
Location
ix\
I\
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-A ADVERTENCIA:
PARASEGURIDADPERSONAL:Quite el fusible o abra el interruptor
de circuitos antes de comenzar la instalaci6n. No utilice un cable
de extensi6n o un enchufe adaptador con este artefacto.
Electrical Requirements
• Thisappliance must be supplied with 120V,60 Hz.,and
connected to on individual properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by o 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 o licensed electrician before proceeding.
Grounding Instructions-Permanent Connection
This appliance must be connected to o grounded metal,
permanent wiring system, or on 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 o malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing o path of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with u cord having on equipment-
grounding conductor and o grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with oil local codes and ordinances.
-AWARNING:
The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that
the appliance is properly grounded.
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 o
proper outlet installed by o 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 o 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical
cable. Edgesof hole should be smooth 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 o
bushing.
NOTE:Power cords with plug must pass through o separate
hole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.
• For permanent connections the cable must be routed us
shown in Figure E.Cable must extend o minimum of 24" from
the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install o 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.
-A ADVERTENCIA:
La conexi6n inadecuada del conductor de conexi6n a tierra del
equipamiento puede provocar un riesgode descarga el6ctrica.
Consulte a un electricista calificado orepresentante de servicio
t@cnicosi tiene dudas sabre la correcta conexi6n a tierra del aparato.

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 1-1/2" diameter
hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug
is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.
-ACAUTION:
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.
-A PRECAUCION:
No quite la base de madera hasta que est6 listo para instalar el
lavaplatos. Si se quita la base, el lavaplatos se volcar6 cuando
se abra la puerta.
,b,,"Valve
Hot H::::::::::
H2"
From
Cabinet
Cabinet Face_.-
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°F temperature.
• 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
• 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°.
BALANCE
/
Door /
closes /
within /
20 ° /
/
/Door stays in
t. /position from s / _,
_1_ 20° t° 70° _ _ 1
// _i11_U°°rfollsfully _1
open beyond 70°_ b"
Side View
• If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch
door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to
correct balance.
STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT - Do not kick offwood 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 back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.
Side View
Make sure
pulley cable
iswithin
pulley
shoulders
Figure G Front View
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothlg.
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 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
• Removethe 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 20.
,o_,
Remove 2
Figure I Toekick Screws

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STEP 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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.
--Water
Line Wiring
Figure M
STEP 8: 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'
Insulatiol
Blanket
Hose /'
House
Wiring
Power Cord
(if Used)
Figure N
Tip: Prevent unnecessarg service call charges for fill, drain or
noise concerns.
Position utility lines sothey do not interfere with anything
under or behind the dishwasher.

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STEP 9: SLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-FOURTHS
OF THE WAY INTO CABINET
IM PO RTANT - Do notpush(]g(]instfrontp(]nelwith
knees.D(]m(]gewilloccur.
• Gr(]spthesidesofthefrontp(]nel(]ndslidedishw(]sherinto
theopening(]few inches(it(]time.
Figure O
D not usho in
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
• Asyou proceed, pull the dr(]in hose through the opening
under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishw(]sher extends
(]bout 6 inches forw(]rd of (]dj(]cent c(]binets.
• M(]kesure dr(]in hose isnot kinked under or behind the
dishw(]sher.
• M(]kecart(]in the house wiring, dr(]in line (]nd w(]ter line do
not interfere with components under dishw(]sher.
STEP 10: 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 (]side in Step 1.
• Position the trim pieces so the lips f(]ce tow(]rd the
dishw(]sher door.
• Select (]trim piece (]nd press it onto the left side tub fl(]nge.
St(]rt with the top edge (]nd press the trim piece completely
onto the tub fl(]nge (is you move tow(]rds the bottom. Rape(it
for the right side tub fl(]nge trim piece.
f
Trim -11
Strip
Figure P
If you would like to order the Trim Kitfrom GEService, ple(]se
c(]l1800.6E.Cares (]nd request port number WD08XlO094 for
BB models or WDO8X10096 for WW or CCmodels.
STEP 11: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
You will need the mounting br(]ckets (]nd 2 #8 hex-he(]d screws
set (]side in Step 1.
You must inst(]ll the mounting br(]ckets onto the dishw(]sher
tub fr(]me top or sides prior to sliding the dishw(]sher into pl(]ce
under the countertop.
Install mounting brackets on top if the underside of
countertop iswood or wood-like material that accepts screws:
IN PORTANT - 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 inst(]llinc the dishw(]sher under (] counter with (]
short overh(]ng, the countertop br(]ckets m(]y extend beyond
the edge of the counter. If this is the c(]se, remove the excess
length by repe(]tedly bending the br(]ckets (it the front notch
only until they bre(]k.
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 t(]b with pliers (it the location
shown.
• Position the left-h(]nd side br(]cket (is shown. Repeat with the
right br(]cket.
Side Mounting
Dishwasher
tub frame
#8 Bracket
Screw --_,-_. \\
Bend and break
Jhere if necessary
_Bracket

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STEP 12: 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 certaintheedgesofthedishwasherdoorpanelorebehind
thefaceoftheadjacentcabinetand notup againstthecabinet
face.RefertoFigureQ.Ifthedishwasherdoorisopened
when theedge ofthedoorisagainstthefaceofthecabinet,
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 x
Alignment
Incorrect Alignment Door Catches
will result in door damage on Cabinet Frame
Figure Q
Tip: Prevent unnecessarg 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 13: 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.
Check
Level-
Front
to Back Check
Level
Side
to Side
Figure R /
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Figure S
Tip: Prevent unnecessarg service charges. Verifg dishwasher
is leveled.
Pull the dish racks half way out. They should 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 14: 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. Refer to
Steps 12 and 13. 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 are driven straight and flush to prevent
panel damage.
Figure T
Brackets Wood Countertop
//'-_, _./
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 12 and 13. Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.
• Remove button plugs from side of tub well.
• 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.
• Replace button plugs.
Granite Countertop
/
//
Figure U
STEP 15: 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
\ \ "utx
Ferrule
Figure V Bottom Left Side
STEP 16: 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 size of inlet port.
• Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required,
to fit the inlet port.
Figure W
Cutting Line
/
/.
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.
lo

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 16: 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.
1_ Drain Hole_ Hanger
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 unnecessarg service call charges for a no drain
complaint.
Make 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 17: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY
Ifa power cord with plug is alreadg installed proceed to
Step 18.
kWARNING:
If house wiring isnot 2-wire with ground, a ground must be
provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure
to use UL-Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper
connectors.
ADVERTENCIA:
Sielcableado dom@sticono cuenta con un cable de 2hilos con
conexi6n atierra, un instalador debe realizar una conexi6n a tierra.
Cuando elcableado dom@sticoesde aluminio, aseg0rese de usar
un compuesto antioxidante y conectores de aluminio a cobre
aprobados por UL
In this stepyou 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
11

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 18: 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 inStep 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 17.
[] Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level
dishwasher. SeeStep 13.
[] 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 13.
[] Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,
reposition dishwasher. SeeStep 12.
[] Checkthat door spring does not contact water line, fill hose,
wiring or other components. See Step 12.
[] 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 2quarts 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 19: 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 12.
[] 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 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 16.
[] Press Start/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 20: REPLACE TOEKICK
• Placetoekick against the legs of the dishwasher.
STEP 21: LITERATURE
•Be sure to leave complete literature package, these
Installation Instructions and product samples and/or coupons
with the consumer.
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.
Tip: Reduce sound from under the dishwasher.
Hake sure toekick is against floor.
13

Notes
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Notes
15

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_ Appareils m_nagers
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 PORTANT -Observeztouslescodeset
ordonnancesenvigueur.
• Note 6 l'installateur- Veuillezlaisserlespr6sentesdirectives
ou consommateur pourl'inspecteurlocal.
• Note au consommateur - Veuillezconserverlespr6sentes
directivesavecvotreManueld'utilisationpourconsultation
ult6rieure.
• Comp_tences requises - L'installation de ce lave-vaisselle
exige des comp6tences de base en m6canique, en 61ectricit6
et en plomberie. Uinstolloteur est responsoble de Io quolit_
de I'instollotion. Toute d_foillonce du produit ottribuoble
6 une installation inod@quote West pos couverte par Io
gorontie de GE.Reportez-vous 6 Io gorontie du produit.
• Dur_e de I'instollotion - Entre i et 3 heures. L'installation
d'un nouveau lave-vaisselle exige plus de temps que
le remplacement d'un ancien module.
IM PORTANT - Le lave-vaisselleDOIT @treinstall6de
mani@re 6 ce qu'ilpuisse@tresortide son emplacement sides
r6parationssontn6cessaires.
IIimporte d'userde prudence lorsquel'oppareilestinstall6
ou d6plac6 afinde pr6venirl'endommagement 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 CURIT
Veuillez lire et observer toutes les raises en gerde
(ATTENTION et AVERTISSEMENT} donn@es duns les pr@sentes
directives. Pour effectuer I'instelletion d@crite dens les
pr@sentes directives, il fout porter des gents et des lunettes
de s@curit@.
VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT
ET CONSERVER CES DIRECTIVES.
31-31506-1 06-12 GE

Preparation pour I'installation
PII CESFOURNIES DANS L'EMBALLAGE:
[] Couverclede la boTtedejonction etvisa t#te
hexagonalen°10
[] Collier
[] Boyaudevidange(198cm/78 po de long)
[] Supportdetuyau devidange)
[] 2 Moulureslat6rales(certains mod@les)
[] Documentation,6chantillonset(ou)bans
[] 2 supports de montage pour comptoirs ou
armoires lat6rales en bois
[] 2 visa t#te sp6cialePhillipsn°8-18x 15,8mm
(5/8po)pour fixer lelave-vaisselleau dessous
du comptoir ou armoireslat6rales
[] 2 visa t#te hexagonale no 8-18 pour fixer les
supports au cadre de la cuve du lave-vaisselle
MATI RIEL NI CESSAIRE:
[] Coudede 90°,bague et6croua compression(filetageexterneNPT
de9,5mm (3/8po)a une extr6mit6et I'autreextr6mit6conque
pour leraccordement a la conduited'alimentation en eau)
[] Rubanpourjoints filet6s
[] Connecteursvissableshomologu6s UL(3)
Pour une nouvelle installation:
[] Coupureanti-refoulement pour leboyaudevidange,sin6cessaire
[] RaccordenTpour la plomberiede lar6sidence,s'ily a lieu
[] Cable61ectriqueou cordon d'alimentation
[] Colliersavis sansfin
[] Bagueanti-traction pour leraccordement61ectrique
[] Robinetd'arr6t(recommand6)
[] Conduited'alimentation en eau - tuyau en cuivred'aumains
9,5mm (3/8po)
[] Boyaude vidangeGPF12L(3.66m/12 pi delong),sin6cessaire
Couvercle
dela bo?te
dejonction
?
Vis 6 t_te
hexagonale n° 10
de 12,7 mm (1/2 po)
de long pour bo?te
dejonction
Moulures lat_rales
(sur certains modules)
Collier
Vis 6t_te hexagonale
no 8 pour support de
montage
Supports de
montage
Bogau de vidange
Support de tugau
de vidange
Vis 6 t_te
sp_ciale
Phillips n° 8
de 15,8 mm
(5/8 po) de long
Coude de 90°, Connecteurs
bague et _crou vissables (3)
6 compression
Robinet Ruban pour
d'arr_t joints filet_s
C6ble _lectrique (ou cordon Conduite d'eau
Raccord en T d'alimentation, s'il y a lieu) chaude
Colliers 6vis sans fin
Bagueanti-traction Boyau de vidange
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)
[] CI6a molettede 15,2cm (6po)
[] Niveau
[] Equerrede charpentier
[] Rubana mesurer
[] Lunettesde s6curit6
[] Lampede poche
[] Seaupour recueillirI'eauIorsdu rinqage
de la conduited'eau
[] CI6a douillede 23,8mm (15/16 po)
(facultatif- pour enleverla basedebois)
[] Gants
[] Pince
Pour une nouvelle installation:
[] Coupe-tubes
[] Perceuseetforetsappropri6s
[] Jeude scies-cloche
Phillips
Cl_ 6 douille 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
(6 po)
Seau
Niveau
Coupe-tubes
I_querre de
charpentier
Ruban 6 mesurer
Lunettes de s_curit__
Jeu Sl_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
(28 po) min.
,rmoires 6
1'6querre et
"d'aplomb
• L'ouverture dans 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.
./k AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour r_duire les risques de choc _lectrique, 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 boyau
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 partie de la
structure des armoires.
DCGAGEMENTS: Danslecas
d'uneinstallationdansun coin,
veuillezpr@voirund@gagement
d'au mains5,1cm (2po)entre
le lave-vaisselleet lesarmoires,
lemur ou un @lectrom@nager
adJacent.Veuillezpr@voir
un d@gagementd'aumains
72 cm (28-3/8po)5 I'avantdu
lave-vaissellepour I'ouverture
de la porte.Reportez-vous5
la FigureB.
Figure B
Comptoir
72 cm (28-3/8 po)
i 5,1 cm (2 po) minimum pour
I'ouverture de la porte
EXlGENCES RELATIVES AU SYSTI ME
DE VIDANGE
• Veuillezobserver les ordonnances et lescodes Iocauxen vigueur.
• Leboyau de vidangedoit avoir une Iongueur maximale de
3.66m_tres (12pieds).
REMARQUE:IIfaut installerune coupure anti-refoulement sile
raccord au broyeur(_d6chetsou au raccord enTsetrouve (_mains
de 46 cm (18po)au-dessusdu plancher afin d'6viter un siphonage.
CHOI× DE LA MI THODE DE VIDANGE
Letype d'installationde vidange d6pend desconditions suivantes.
[] Lesordonnances ou codes Iocauxen vigueurexigent-ils
unecoupure anti-refoulement?
[] Leraccord en Tsetrouve-t-il (_mains de 46 cm (18po)
du plancher?
Sivous r_pondez OUI6 I'uneou I'outre deces questions,
vous DEVEZutiliser la m_thode n° 1.
• Sivous r6pondez NON,vous pouvezemployer I'uneou I'autre
desm@hodes.
PRI PARATION DES ARMOIRES
• Percezun trou de 3,8cm (1-1/2po)de diam_tre dansla paroi de
I'armoirequi setrouve dans la partieombr@ de la FigureApour
leboyau de vidange.Assurez-vousque I'orificene pr6sente pas
d'ar@tesvives.
IMPORTANT-Lorsquevous
branchezleboyaudevidange6 un
broyeur(]d6chets,assurez-vousd'en[ever
lebouchondevidange.LELAVE-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.
Figure D
_ _ Crochet pour boyau de vidange
11I 1132P °l
111 '6cd?'I
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
5 d6chets avant d'y brancher le boyau de vidange du
lave-vaisselle.

Preparation pour I'installation
PREPARATION DU CABLAGE ELECTRIQUE
AVERTISSEMENT:
POURVOTRESECURITEPERSONNELLE:Enlevez le fusible ou
d@clenchez le disjoncteur au panneau de distribution principal
avant de commencer I'installation. N'utilisez pas une rallonge
@lectriqueou un adaptateur de fiche avec cet appareil.
Alimentation _lectrique
• Cet appareil doit @trealiment6 par un courant de 120 Vet
60 Hz,et branch6 5 un circuit individuel correctement mis
5 la terre et prot6g6 par un disjoncteur de 15 ou 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 @trebranch6 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. En cas de mauvais
fonctionnement ou de d6faillance, la mise 6 laterre 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 6 la terre et une fiche de mise 6 la terre. Lafiche
doit _tre branch6e dans une mise appropri6e, install6e et
mise 6 la terre en conformit6 avec tousles codes Iocaux et
ordonnances en vigueur.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Un branchement inad_quat du conducteur de mise 6 la terre
peut presenter des risques de choc _lectrique. Si vous n'_tes pas
certain que I'appareil est correctement mis 6 la terre, consultez
un r_parateur ou un _lectricien qualifi_.
t'i- Autreemplacement ?\
z" _possiblepourlo I \
I prisede courant i \
// I \
4t- 46 cm (18po)
-- 46 cm 14 la prise d_-_'l
(18 po) I courc_nt
/I÷'- ÷°
15 cm (6 po) 15 cm
"Trou de 3,8 cm
7,6cm (3po)
desarmoires
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 qualifi6.
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 cSble 61ectrique.Le bord du trou doit
_tre lisse et arrondi. Lesills 61ectriques pour le branchement
permanent peuvent passer par le m_me trou 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 bords de
I'orifice doivent _tre recouverts 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 c6t6 avant droit du
lave-vaisselle.
•Dans le cas d'un branchement permanent, le c6ble doit @tre
achemin6 de la faqon indiqu6e 6 la Figure E.Lec6ble doit
avoir une Iongueur minimale de 61 cm (24 po) 6 partir du mur
arri@e.
•Dans le cas d'un branchement avec un cordon d'alimentation,
installez une prise de courant mise 6 la terre 6 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.