GE GLD4468R10SS User manual

Appliances
Insta lation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completelLj and
carefully
IMPORTANT - Thedishwasher MUSTbe installed
to allow for future removal from the enclosure ifservice is
required
IM PO RTANT - Observeallgoverningcodesand
ordinances
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions for the
consumer's and local inspectors use
o 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 Warrantg See warranty information.
•Completion Time - 1to 3 Hours New installations require
more time than replacement installations
If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder
Optional Accessories - See the Owner's Manual for available
custom panel kits
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS shown
throughout these instructions,, While performing
installations described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses
or goggles should be worn,
READ CAREFULLY°
KEEPTHESE INSTRUCTIONS.
206C1559P197 31-30258 07-09JR

Installation Preparation
PARTSSUPPLIED
IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:
rq Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head screws, to
secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
[] Junction box cover and #10 hex-head screw
[] Hoseclamp
[] Drain hose(approximately 78"long)
[] Zip ties
[] Side and top trim pieces (some models}
[] Literature samples and/or coupons
[] 2 Side-mounting brackets with four #8 pan-head
mounting screws for non-wood countertops
Isomemodels}
Drain Hose ©
HoseClamp
Side and Top Trim Pieces on some models
Screw Kit
gg ?
#8 Phillips #!0
Special Hex-Head
HeadScrews J-BOXScrew
518"long 112"long
Side Mount Kit
(some models)
#B Phillips
Pan-head Screws
3/8" long for
side-mounting
Side-
Mounting
Brackets
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Zip Ties
Junction BoxCover'
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
[] Ferrule, compression nut and 90 ° elbow (3/8"NPT
external thread on one end. opposite end sized
to fit water supplgt
[] Thread seal tape
[] UL-listed wire nuts (3}
[] GPF65 side-mount kit if countertop is
granite or similar materiel
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-tgpe hose clamps
[] Strain relief for electrical connection
[] Hand shut-off valve (recommended}
[] Water line-3/8" minimum copper tubing
[] GPFIOL drain hose (10' Iongl, if needed Air'Gap
90° Elbow, Hand
Ferruleand Shut-Off Thread
Compression Nut Valve SealTape
Waste Tee Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable}
GPF65 HoseClamps StrainRelief
Side-Mount
B{_cket Kit
Wire Nuts (3)
Hot Water Line
Optional
10' Drain Hose
GPF10L
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
[] Phillips-head screwdriver
[] 1/4" and 5/16" nutddver
[] 6" Adjustable wrench
[] Level
[] Carpenter's square
[] Heasuring tape
[] Safetg glasses
[] Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water when flushing the line
[] !5/!6 socket (optional for skid removal)
[] Gloves
Phill_
Screwdriver Nutdriver
15116"Socket \_nch
Level
TubingCutter
Carpenter's
Square
Measuring Tape
For New Installations Onlg:
[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Hole saw set
Flashlight
Gloves Bucket
Safetg Glasses
Hole Saw Set

Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
ThisWallArea
34-1/2"± 1/4'
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
Figure A
Square
and
Plumb
Even
With RoomFloor.
• Therough cabinet opening must be at least 24"deep,24"
wide and approximatelg 34-1/2" high from floor to underside
of the countertap
kWARNING:
Toreduce the riskof electric shock fire or injurg to persons the
installer must ensurethat the dishwasher iscompletelg enclosed
at the time of installation
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de descarga el6ctrica, incendio o ]esionesa
personas, et instalador debe asegurarse de que el lavaptatas est6
comptetamente cerrado en el momenta de la instalaci6n
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no
more than 10' in length for proper drainage
° The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top. sides and
back. and must not support an!
CLEARANCES:When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min clearance
between dishwasher
and adjacent cabinet,
wail or other appliances
Allow 28-3/8- rain clear-
ance from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening Figure B
Figure B--
part of the enclosure
I,,, ,u,,
'l=-
' \F
fDishwasher --_-8-3/8"
f-'
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
oFollow local codes and ordinances
° Do not exceed i0' distance to drain,
NOTE: Air gap must be used. if waste tee or disposer
connection is Jessthan 18' above floor to prevent siphoning
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
questions
[] Do local codes or ordinances require on air gap?
[] Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES,l'4ethod i MUST
be used.
• If the answers ore NO, either method may be used
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a ]-i/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within
the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges
IMPORTANT -When
connecting drain line to disposer, _Lff]
check to be sure that drain plug has _-J 4 RemoveDrain
been removed DISHWASHER WILL Plug
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFTIN PLACE
Figure C
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required bg locot codes and ordi-
nances The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer's
instructions
_ _ Drain HoseHanger
32"
J t[Figure D
_.__ Drain Hose Hanger
o
!
Method 2 - "High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or Disposer
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service call charges.
Alwags be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hoseto the disposer_

installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
AWARNING:
FORPERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker
beforebeginninginstallationDonotuseonextensioncordor
adapterplugwith thisappIiance
-A ADVERTENCIA:
PARASEGUR1DAD PERSONAL: Quite e_fusible o abra e! interruptor
decircuitosantesdecomenzarlainsta_aci6nNoutiliceuncable
deextensi6noun enchufeadaptadorconesteartefacto
Electrical Requirements
• Thisappliance must be supplied with 120V,60 Hz and
connected to an individual properlg grounded branch circuit.
protected bg a 15- or 20-ampere circuit breaker or-time-
detag fuse
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C(176°F)
• If the electrical supplg does not meet the above requirements.
call a licensed electrician before proceeding
Grounding Instructions-Permanent Connection
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal.
permanent wiring sgstem, 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
Thisappliance must be grounded in the event of a malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the riskof electric shock
bg providing a path of least resistance for electric current,
Thisappliance isequipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug Theplug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
kWARNING:
The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
can resuR in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if gou ore in doubt that
the appliance is propertg grounded
ADVERTENCIA:
Laconexi6n inadecuada delconductor de conexi6n atierra del
equipamiento puede provocar un riesgode descarga eI6ctrica
Consultea un electddsta calificado orepresentante deservicio
t6cnico sitiene dudassabre la correcto conexi6n a tier_adelaparato 1
I Receptacle _
" II Location\ ! ',
--41 ' Receptac!#_-l-1/2'DiaHolelMax _\\
, Am04a ' .... all
-\_-N _, Cabinet
24" i
fro
Figure E white
For models equipped with power cord: Do not modifg the plug
provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet have a
proper outlet installedbg a qualified technician
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
• Thewiring mag enter the opening from either side. rear or the
floor within the shaded area illustrated above in Figure Eand
defined in FigureA
° Cut a 1-1/2' maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical
cable Permanent wiring connections mag pass through the
same hole as the drain hoseand hot water line.if convenient
If cabinet wall is metal, thehole edge must be covered with a
bushing
NOTE:Powercords with plug must pass through a separate
hole
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection ison the right front of dishwashe[
•Forpermanent connections the cable must be routed as
shown in FigureE Cablemust extend a minimum of 24" from
the rear wall
• Forpower cord connections, install a ]-prong grounding
tape receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" rain or 18"
maximum from the opening. 6" to 18"above the floor

Installation Preparation
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
° The line mag enter from either side, rear or floor within the
shaded area shown in Figure F
•The line mag pass through the some hole as the electrical
cable and drain hose OF.cut on 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
€
........... #'
H1-I/2" Dic
ii Shutooff-Hole
," _[\
|I .
II'
Valve
Hot_i::::::::::
iiZ'--
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 strongkj recommended and
mag be required bg local codes 1
, Water connection is on 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 150°F temperature.
- Flush water line to clean out debris
° The hot water supplg line pressure must be 20-120 PSI
Turn page to begin dishwasher installation.

Dishwasher Installation
CAUTION:
Do not remove wood base until gou are readg to instaIl the
dishwasher, The dishwasher will tip overwhen the door isopened
if base is removed
PRECAUCION:
NOquite la base demadera haste que est_ listo pare instatarel
tavaplatos Sisequite la base ellavaplatos sevolcar6 cuando se abra
la puerto
STEP 1: PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for
use in the listed steps:
• Screw kit - Steps5 or 18 and 15
• Junctionbox cover- Step5 or18
• Drainhose and clamp - Step7
• DFainhose hanger- Step 17
•Trim pieces(some models)- Step 11
• Owner's Hanual - Steps 19 and 22
• Product Samples and/or coupons - Step 22
• Side-mount kit - Step 12
STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwashe_ on the wood base check the door balance
bg opening and closing the door
• Door is properlg balanced if it gentlg drops from a 1/2 open
position and does not rise flom the full open position
o if necessarg 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 - Donotkickoffwoodbase!
Damage will occur'.
, Hove the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay
it on its back
• Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood
base with o 15/16" socket wrench
• Discard base
l_[_ tAPr
Figure H
° Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame
approximately 1/8" from frame as shown
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
• Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick Set aside for use in
Step 21
Increase
Spring
Tension
insert Hook
Over Bracket
Decrees
Spring
Tension
Correct
incorrect
Figure I
FigureG
Tip: Make sure door' opens and closes smoothlgo
Check door opening and closing If door does not open easilg
or falls too quicklg, check spring cable routing The cable is held
in place bg 'shoulders" on the pulteg Check to be sure cable
has not slipped over the pulleg shoulders
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD
Skip this step if dishwasher will be permanentlg connected
to the house electrical sgstemo
In this step you will need the junction box cover end the
#20 x !/2" hex heed screw from the screw kit set aside in
Step 1
The power cord and connections must comply with the
Notional Electrical Code,Section422 end/or local codes and
ordinances, Haximum power cord length is 6 feet Power Cord
Kit WX09X70910.available for purchase from an authorized GE
Appliance Dealer.meetsthese requirements
Note: Ci_eck That Harness
Leads Are Threaded Thru Ground
Smal_ Ha_e in Bracket /
oInstall strain relief injunction box bracket,
•Insert power cord through strain reliefand tighten
•Hake sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are
threaded through small hole injunction box bracket
•Connect power cord white (orribbed} to dishwasher white
wire, black {or smooth) to dishwasher block wire end ground
to dishwasher green wire UseUL-listed wire nuts of
appropriate size,
-Instaltjunction box cover using #t0 hex-head screw Besure
wires are not pinched under the cover
STEP 6: INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW
• Wrap a 90° elbow with
thread seal tape,
• Thread 90° elbow
onto the water valve
o Donot overtighten
elbow Water valve
bracket could
bend or water valve
fitting could break Elbow
•Positionthe end of
the elbow to face the
rear of the dishwashe_
Front of Dishwasher
Weter Valve
Bracket
Thread Seal Tope
Figure K
STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
PUMP OUTLET
Skipthis step if drain hose has been preinstalled
tn this step gou will needthe drain hose and clamp set aside in
Step 1
° Stand dishwasher upright
• Placedrain hoseclamp over 1-3/16" diameter end of drain
hose Positionclamp so screw is on bottom side of hose
Referto FigureL
IM P0 RTANT - Preventdrainhosedamage end
possible leaks Becareful not to nick or cut the drain hose
• Pushthe end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet
being careful not to disturb the check valve Referto Figure L
• Seatthe drain hose endagainst the hose stops on the
pump outlet
• Position hose clump against the front tipof the drain hose
and tighten clamp
NOTE:Drain hose supplied with dishwasher is approximatelg
78" long, If a longer hoseis needed,a 120" long hose 110feetl
mag be purchased from an authorized GEappliance dealer.
The10' long hose PumpOutlet HoseStops
is part number
GPF10L
Figure L
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service charges. Make a leak free
connection,,
Insert hose against stop on pump Position clamp against front
lip of drain hosewith clampscrew on bottom side of hose,
Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque
Tip: Reduce drain pump noise,
Position drain hose clamp so screw ison the bottom side of the
hose This will prevent noisecaused bg the clamp coming in
contact with the tub bottom Referto Figure L 7

Dishwasher Installation
STEP8: POSITION WATER LINE
AND HOUSE WIRING
• Position water supply line and housewiring on the floor of the
opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher end
components under dishwasher
Line Wiring
Figure M
STEP9: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE,
THROUGH CABINET
* Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening, Insert drain
hose into the hole in cabinet side, Ifa power cord isused
guide the end through o separate hole,
STEP 10: SLIDE DISHWASHER
THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY
INTO CABINET
IMPORTANT - Donotpushagainstfrontpanel
with knees. Damage will occur.
• Graspthe sidesof the front panel and slidedishwasher into
the opening a few inches at a time
Figure O
Do not push against
front door panel with
knee Damage to the
door panel will occur
• Asyou proceed, pulIthe drain hose through the opening
under the sink Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends
about 6 inches forward of adjacent cabinets
• Hake sure drain hoseis not kinked under or behind the
dishwasher
° Hake certain the housewiring, drain tine and water' tine do
not inLerferewith components under dishwasher
Maximum Drain Hose
Length t0'
Insulatior
Blanket
Hose i
House
Wiring
Power Cord
[IfUsed)
Figure N
Tip: Prevent unnecessarg service call chargesfor no fill,
drain or noise concerns°
Position utilitg linesso theg do not interfere with angthing
under or behind the dishwasher
STEP 11: INSTALL TRIM PIECES
{some models}
Skipthis step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher.
Inthis step you will need the trim pieces set aside in StepI
• Position the trim pieces so the lips face toward the
dishwasher doe{
• Selecta long trim pieceand pressit onto the left sidetub
flange Start with the top edge and press the trim piece
completetg onto the tub flange as you move towards the
bottom Repeat for the right sidetub flange trim piece
° Install remaining trim piece on the top tub flange.
TrimStrip
Figure P

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 12: INSTALL GPF6S SIDE-MOUNT
BRACKETS
Skip this step if underside of countertop is wood or
woodqike material
in this step gou will need the side-mount kit you set aside
in Step 1
° Install side-mount brackets if underside of countertop is
granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws
• Fastenthe left-hand bracket to the left side
of the dishwasher frame and the right-hand
bracket to the right sideof the dishwasher
frame, using the #8 pan-head screws
included with the kit Referto instructions
included in kit for orientation and
placement of the brackets
Optional
Side-Mount
Bracket Kit
Side-Mounting Brackets
Tub Countertop Brackets
Frame
Bracket
Attachment Screws
12Each Side}
STEP -!3: PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION
• Checkthe tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is
smoothlg 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.
• Slidethe dishwasher into the final position bg pushing on
the sides of the door panel Do not usea kneeor push on the
center of the panel If SOUdo. damage to the panel will iikelg
result
° Thedishwasher isin the final position when the edgesof
the front panel are flush with the adjacent cabinets and the
dishwasher iscentered in the cabinet opening
IMPORTANT - Beforeopeningthedishwasherdoor.
be certain the edgesof the dishwasher door panel are behind
the face ofthe adjacent cabinet and not up against the cabinet
face Referto FigureC)If the dishwasher door is opened
when the edge of the door is against the face of the cabinet.
dishwasher door damage end cabinet damage will occur
• Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it operates
smoothtg, and doesnot rub on the adjacent cabinet
- If Souore installing the dishwasher under o counter with o
short overhang, the countertop brackets mag extend begond
the edge of the counter. If this isthe case.remove the excess
length bg repeatedly bending the brackets at the notches
until theg break off Door
Fitsand
Swings
Back
Behind
Cabinet
DoorCatches
on Cabinet Frame
\!t !/ /andforth
i _____.j nOtch
Correct
Alignment
Figure O
Incorrect Alignment
wilt result in door damage
Tip: Prevent unnecessarg service charges for panel damage
or wash performance.
Check dishwasher alignment prior to opening dishwasher door
to prevent panel damage
Hake sure utititg lines are not trapped or crushed behind
dishwasher Crushed lines wilt restrict water flow

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT -Dishwashermustbelevelforproper
dishrockoperationwash performanceend dooroperation
Thedishwashermustbe leveledlefttorightand fronttobeck
This ensures the dish rackswill not roll in or out on their own,
circulation water witl flow to the pump inlet, and the door will
close without hitting the sideof the tub
• Remove the lower dish rack and place o level on the door and
lower rock track as shown in Figure R
• Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning the
four legs on the bottom of the dishwasher es illustrated in
Figure S
• The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is
centered left to right end front to beck Also, the dishwasher
door should close without hitting the side of the tub
• Replace the lower rack
Figu_"eR
/\
che lI
Level_
to Back _/f,_._._1\_, Level
//// / _ \\_,_j Side
Side
STEP !5: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE
TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
Inthis step gou will need the 2 Phillipsspecial head screws
flom the screw kit set aside in Step 1,
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the
cabinet sides When the underside of the countertop iswood,
use Method i Use Method 2 when the underside of the
countertop ismode of a material, such as granite, that will not
accept wood screws
IMPORTANT - Prevent door panel and control panel
damage Dishwasher must be positioned so the flont 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
paneland interfere with door operation
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop_
• 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 underside of the countertop
with the 2 Phillips special heed screws Refer to Figure T Make
certain screws ore driven straight and flush to prevent panel
damage
Figure T
BrQckets Wood Countertop
_ _ ./ .........
l1
Figure S
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasher
is leveled.
Pull the dish rocks half wag out, Thegshould stag put Open
and close the door. Thedoor should fit in the tub opening
without hitting the side of the tub, Ifthe rocks roll on their own.
or the door hits the sideof tub relevel the dishwasher
Io
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides_ This method requires
purchase of aGPF65 Side Mount Kit_ Refer to Step 12_
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet Refer to
Steps 13 and 14 Door penet and/or control ponet 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
Figure U
Granite Countertop
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 16: CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supplg line to 90° elbow
• Slidecompression nut. then ferrule over end ofwater line
• Insert water line into 90°elbow
oSlide ferrule against elbow and secure with compression nut
Reroute the water
supplg lines if a
rubbing noise or
interference
occurs
IMPORTANT -Checktobesurethatdoorspring
and/or door spring cable do not rub or contact the fill hoseor
water supplg line ........... Compression
Testbg opening and ,-...... I Nut ......
closing the door. /' _____J Ferru!e __
Hot Water
_"--9-0"_EIb.0__w.__ Supplg Line
0 0 '
/
' 90° Elbow
Figure V Door Spring
STEP 17: CONNECT DRAIN LINE
The molded end of the drain hosewill 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. ifrequired.
to fit the inlet port
Figure W
Cutting Line
/
?
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
, If a longer drain hoseis required and gou did not purchase
drain hose GPF10Lodd up to 42" length for a total of 120"
(t0 feet) to the foctorgdnstalled hose Use5/8" or 7/8" inside
diameter hose end a coupler to connect
the two hoseends
Securethe (_
connection
with hose
clamps Coupler
Figure × Hose Clamp
Hose Clamp
NOTE: TOTALDRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET
FORPROPERDRAIN OPERATION
, Connect drain line to air gap. waste tee or disposer
using the previousig determined method Securehose
with a screwqgpe clamp
Method 1 -Air gap with waste tee or disposer
R --_ FI............
Waste Tee Installation Disposer installation
Figure V
Method 2- "High drain loop" with waste tee or disposer
With this method gou will need the drain hose hanger set aside
in Step !
Fasten drain hose to underside of countertop with the provided
hanger.
Drain Hose Hanger
-- :--:_:::: '_ :
T
WasteTeeInstallation
Figure Z DisposerInstallation
IM PORTANT -Whenconnecting drain line to
disposer,check to be sure that drain plug has been removed
DISHWASHERWILL NOTDRAIN_FPLUGISLEFTIN PLACE
4 Remove
Drain
Plug
Tip: Avoid unnecessarg service call charges for a no drain
complaint.
Make sure excessdrain hose has been pulled through
the cabinet opening Thiswit!prevent excesshose in the
dishwasher cavitg from becoming kinked or crushed bg the
dishwasher.
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Dishwasher Installation
STEP 18: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY
If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to
Step19_
kWARNING:
If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, o ground must be
providedbytheinstalle_Whenhousewiringisaluminum besure
touseUL-Listedanti-oxidantcompoundandaluminum-to-copper
connectors
ADVERTENCIA:
Siel cableado dom6stico no cuenta con un cable de 2 hilos con
conexiOn a tierra un insta_ador debe realizar una conexi6n a tierra
Cuando el cableado dom6stico es de aluminio, asegurese de usar
un compuesto antioxidante g conectores de aluminio a cobre
aprobadosparUL
In this step you will need thejunction box cover and the
#10 He×head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1
STEP 19: PRETEST CHECKLIST
Review this list after installing gour dishwasher' to avoid
charges for a service call that is not covered by gour
warrantg,
[] Check to be sure power isOFF
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
• Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a
strain relie[
• Locate the three dishwasher wires {white. block and green}
with stripped ends Insert dishwasher wires through the small []
hole in the junction box bracket Use UL listed wire nuts of
appropriate size to connect incoming ground to green, white
to white and black to block []
° Install the junction box cover using #10 hex head screw
Check to be sure that wires are not pinched under the cover: []
Figure AA
[]
[]
Note: Check That Harness
LeadsAreThreadedThru _Ground
SmallHob inBracket /
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
Checkdoor opening and closing If door does not open and
close freelg, check for proper routing of spring cable over
pulleg If door-drops or closeswhen released, adjust spring
tension. SeeStep 2.
Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher:
not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
components See Step :10
Check door alignment with tub If door hits tub. level
dishwasher See Steps 14 and 15
Pulllower rack out, about halfwag Checkto be sureit does
not roll back or forward on the door:,ifthe rack moves,
adjust leveling legs SeeStep :14.
Check door alignment with cabinet if door hits cabinet,
reposition dishwasher, SeeStep 15
Check that door spring does not contact water line,fill hose.
wiring or other components SeeStep 16
Verifg water supplg and drain linesare 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 verifg water
temperature Incoming water- temperature must
be between 120°F and 150"F Aminimum 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 supplg Check for leaks Tighten connections
if needed
[] Removeprotective fifm if present from the control panel
and door,
12

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 20: DISHWASHER WET TEST
[] Turn on power supplg or plug power cord into outlet.
ifequipped
[] Latch door
[] PushRinse Onlg pad
[] PushStart/Reset pad one time Dishwasher should start
[] Checkto be sure that water enters the dishwasher, tf water
does not enter the dishwasher,check to be surethat water
and power are turned on
[] Check for leaks under the dishwasher_Ifa leak is found.
turn off power at the breaker,end then tighten water
connections Restorepower after leak iscorrected
[] Checkfor leaks around the door.A leek around the door
could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against
adjacent cabinets Reposition the dishwasher if necessary
SeeStep i5
[] The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 minutes after
it was started Checkdrain lines If leeks ore found, turn off
power at the breaker and correct plumbing us necessary
Restorepower after corrections are made SeeSteps 7
and 17
[] Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water
has drained tf not, check that disposer plug has been
removed and/or air gap is not plugged Also check drain
hose to be sureit isnot kinked underneath or behind
dishwasher. SeeStep17
[] PressStart/Reset pad once again and run dishwasher
through another "RinseOnlg" cgde Checkfor leaks and
correct if required
STEP 21: REPLACE TOEKICK
,Placetoekick against the legsof the dishwasher
Figure CC
Screws
• Align the toekick with the bottom edgeand make sure it is
against the floor.
• Insert and tighten the two toekick attachment screws The
toekick should stag in contact with the floor,
Tip: Reduce sound from under the dishwasher°
Make sure toekick isagainst floo_
STEP 22: LITERATURE
• Besure to leavecomplete literature package, these
Installation Instructions and product samples and/or coupons
with the consumer,
13

Notes
14

Notes
13

SPECIFICATIONSSUBJECTTO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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General Electdc Compang
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GEAppliances com © 2009 General Electric CompanLj

Appareils m6nagers GE
Consumerand Industrial
Directives d'instal ation
Lave-vaisselleencastr6
Pour toute question, composez le 1.800.561.3344ou visitez notre site Web"
www.electromenagersge.ca
AVANT DE COMMENCER
VeuiHez lire attentivement toutes les directives
qui suivent
IMPORTANT - Observez tousles codes et
ordonnances en vigueu_
, Note 6 l'installateur - Veuiliez laisser les pr6sentes directives
au consommateur pour l'inspecteur local,
• Note au consommateur - Veuillez conserver les pr6sentes
directives avec votre Hanuel d'utilisation pour consultation
ult6rieure
- Comp6tences requises - L'instollation de ce lave-vaisseIle
exige des comp6tences de base en m_canique, en _lectricit6
et en plomberie L'installeteur est responsable de la qualit6
de I'installation. Toute d6feillance du produit attribuable
6 une installation inad6quate n'est pas couverte par le
gerentie de GEeReportez-vous 6 la garentie du produit.
• Dur6e de I'installation - Entre 1 et 3 heures L'instalfation
d'un nouveau lave-voisselIe exige plus de temps que
le remplacement d'un ancien module
IMPORTANT -Le lave-voisselle DOlT6tre install6 de
mani6re 6 ce quil puisse @resorti de son empIacement sides
r6parations sent n6cessaires,
Sile lave-vaisseflequa vous avez request endommog6,
communiquez imm_diatement avec votre d6tailtant ou
I'entrepreneur en construction
Accessoiresfacultatifs- Reportez-vous au Hanuet d'utilisation
pour connaTtreles ensembles pour panneau d6coratif
personnalis6 offerts
POUR VOTRE SECURITI_
VeuiIIez lira et observer toutes les mises en garde
{ATTENTION et AVERTISSEMENT) donn6es dens les pr6sentes
directives. Pour effectuer I1nstailation d_crite dens les
pr_sentes directives, il lout porter des gents et des lunettes
de s6curit&
VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT ET
CONSERVER CES DIRECTIVES.
206C!559P197 31-30258 07-09JR

Preparation pour I'installation
PII_CESFOURNIESDANS UEMBALLAGE:
[] Deux vis 6 t6te sp6ciale Phillipsn° 8118x 15.8mm ,a_iiI{{iII_
(5/8 po) pour fixer lelave-vaisselle ou dessous
du comptoir
[] Couvercle de la bone dejonction et vis 6 t6te Collier
hexagonale n° I0
[] Collier
[][] Bogau de vidange (198 cm178 po de longlAttaches _
[] Moulures sup6deure et lat_rc}les(certains
mod@Ies} Vis6 t_te
[] Documentation, _chantillons etlou) bans sp_ciele
[] 2supports de montage lat6raux et 4vis de Phillipsn°8
montage 6 t6te creuse n°8 pour les comptoirs de 1S,8mm
non fabriqu_s en bois (certains mod61es)
Bogaudevidange
Ensemble de vis
?
Vis 6t6te
hexogonalen°I0
de 12,7mm 11/2po)
de longpour bo_'te
(5/8 po} de long dejonction
Moulures sup6rieure et lat6rales (surcertoins mod6les)
MATI_RIEL NI_CESSAIRE -
[] Coude de 90°,hague et _crou 6 compression (filetage externe NPT
de 9,5 mm (3/8 po)6 une exl:r_mit_et l'autre extr_mit(} con£:ue
pour le rocco_dement 6 la conduite d'olimentotion en eau)
[] Rubon pour joints flier,s
[] Connecteurs vissables homologu_s UL13t
[] Ensemble de supports de montage lat_rau× GPF65
sile comptoir est en granite ou en mot6dau similaire
Pourune nouvelte installation :
[] Coupure anti-refoulement pour le bogau de vidange, si n_cessaire
[] Raccord en T pour la plomberie de lo r_asidence,s'il y o lieu
[] C6ble _Iectrique ou cordon dalimentotion
[] Colliers6 vis sans fin
[] 8ogue anti-traction pour le roccordement _lectrique
[] Robinet d'arr_t (recommand#l
[] Conduite d'alimentation en eeu - tugau en cuivre dau mains
9,5 mm (318po)
I-1 Bogau de videnge GPF10L(3m!10 pi de long},si n6cesseire
coude de 90°,
bague et 6crou
compression
Ensemble de supports
de montage lot_roux
(certoins mod_lesl
vis Phillipsn_86t_te _'U
creusede9,smm Supports
13/8paldelong pour de montage
montage lat_rcll lat_ra ux
Rubenpour
joints filet6s
©G
Colliers 6vis sansfin
@
Bagueanti-traction
RaccordenT
C6ble _lectrique (ou cordon
d'alimentotion, s'il g a lieu}
Coupure
Ensemble
de supports
de montage
Robinet
d'orr6t
_=_========
Attaches
Couvercle
de Iobofte
dejonction
Connecteurs
vissobles 13)
Conduite d'eou
choude
anti-refoulement lat6raux GPF65
Bogou de vidange
focultotifGPFIOL
de 3 m (10pi)
OUTILS NI_CESSAIRES :
[] Tournevis Phillips
[] Tourne-6crous de 6,3 mm (1/4po)et
de 7,9mm (5116po)
[] CI_0molette de 15,2cm (6 po)
[] Niveau
[] f_querrede chorpentier
[] Ruban _mesurer
[] Lunettes de s6curit_
[] Lompe de poche
[] Seou pour recueiltir I'eou tars du rin£:oge
de Ioconduite d'eau
[] CI_ 6 douille de 23,8 mm 115/16po)
(focuttatif- pour enlever la bose de bois)
[] Gants
Pour une nouvelle installation :
[] Coupe-tubes
[] Perceuse et forets oppropd_s
[] Jeu de sales-cloche
Phillips
@
C166 douille de
23,8 mm 115116 po}
Lampe de poche
Gants
de 6,3 mm (114 po)
et de 7,9 mm 15!16 po)
(_._ Cl66 molette
_\_-_\de 15,2cm
Niveou
Coupe-tubes
t_querre de
charpentier
Ruben _ mesurer
Seau
Lunettesde s6curit6
Jeu descies-c!oche

Pr6paration pour I'installation
PREPARATION DE L'OUVERTURE DANS
LESARMOIRES
Lemur du fond
87,6 cm ±6,3 mm
134!t2 po ± :1/4 pal
du dessous du
comptoir ou
plancher
de tu_jau× ou
de ills
Armoires (3
,I_querre et
d'apIomb
Figure A >o)min
Le ploncher DOff gtre
au m_me niveau que le
ploncher de lapiece
, L'ouverture dons losarmoires doit mesurer au mains
6!,0 cm 124po) de largeur et de profondeur, et environ
87,6 cm (3/4-1/2po} de hauteur 6partir du ptancher
jusqu'au-dessous du comptoir
AVERTISSEMENT :
Pourr6duirelesrisquesdechoc6lectriqued incendieou de
blessuresrinstoflateurdoits assurerquele lavevaisselleest
compl_tementencastr6au momentdeIinstollation
Le lave vaisselte doit etre install_ de faqon 8ceque le bogau
de vidange mesure au maximum 3 m6tres 110pieds) pour
assurer une vidange ad6quote
Le dessus Ies c6t6s et 1arri6re du love voisselle doivent
_tre compl6tement dissimul6s 6 lqnt6rieur de i ouverture
Le tare vaisseile ne dolt soutenir aucune partie de la
structure des armoires
Dt_GAGEMENTS :Dans le cos
dune installation dans un (:oin,
veuillez pr6voir un d_gagement
dau mains 5,1 cm 12po} entre
le lave-vaisselle etles armoires,
le tour ou un 61ectromOnager
adjacent Veuillez pr_avoir
un d6gagement d au mains
72 cm {28 3/8 po) 61 avont du
lave vaisselle pour t ouverture
de la porte Reportez vous 6
la Figure B
Figure B
Comptoir
Love-voisselIeil_1
I-T
72cm 128-3/8 po}
L51 m (2 po) minimum pour
louverture de _opor_e
E×IGENCES RELATIVES AU SYSTI ME
DE VIDANGE
, Veuiflezobserverlesordonnancesetloscodes!ocauxenvigueur,
° Lebogaudevidangedoitavoiruneiongueurmaximalede
3 m_tres110pieds)
REMARQUE:IIlout installerunecoupureanti-refoutementsiIe
raccordau brogeur6 d6chetsou au raccordenTsetrouve6 mains
de46 cm (18po}au-dessusdu ptancherafind_viter unsiphonage
CHOIX DE LA MI_THODE DE VIDANGE
Letype d'instal]ationdevidanged6penddesconditionssuivontes
D Lesordonnoncesou codestocau×envigueurexigent-ils
une coupureanti-refoulement?
[] LeraccordenTsetrouve-t-il6 mainsde46 cm (28po}
duplancher?
Sivous r6pondezOUI6 l'une ou Ieutre decos questions,
vous DEVEZutiliser la m6thode n° 1.
*Sivousr6pondezNON vouspouvezemplouerJuneou lautre
desm6thodes
PRI_PARATION DES ARMOIRES
• Percezun troude 3.8cm 11-1/2po}dediom_tredonsia paroide
rarmoirequi setrouvedonsleportiaombr_edetaFigureA pour
lebogoude vidange Assurezvousque [orificenepr6sentepas
doratesvires
IMPORTANT-Lorsquevous bouchonEnlevezle
branchezlebogau devidange6 un de uidonge
broyeurOd_chets assurezvous denlever
lebouchonde vidunge LELAVEVAISSELLE
NEPOURRAPASSEVIDERSIVOUSLAISSEZLEBOUCHONENPLACE
FigureC
N6thode n_ ! - Coupure enti-refoulement ave(:raccord en Tou
brogeur _ d6chets
1Ifour installer une coupure anti-refoulement Iorsquelle est exig6e par
Iesordonnances etles codes ]ocaux envigueur Cette coupure anti-
refoulement doit _tre install6e conform6ment oux directives donn(_es
par le fabricont
............... t
't8p°'7
! i
|
Crochetpaul bogou de vidonge _ _ Crochetpour bogau de vidonge
Figure D
M6thode n° 2 _ Boucle de vidange 61ev6eavec raccord en Tou
brogeur 6d6chets
Conseil : Pour 6viter des frais de r6paration inutiles.
Assurez-vousd'enlever le bouchon de vidange du brogeur
6 d6chets avant d'LJbrcmcher le bo£1aude vidange du
lave-vaisselle,

Preparation pour l'installation
PRI PARATION DU CJ,BLAGE I LECTRIQUE
AVERTISSEMENT :
POURVOTRESECURITEPERSONNELLE: Enlevezle fusible ou
d6denchez Iedisjoncteu_ au panneau de distribution principaE
avant de commencer linstallation, N'utilisez pas une raI!onge
61ectriqueou un adaptateur de fiche avec cet appareit
Alimentation _lectrique
•Cet oppareil dolt _tre aliment6 par un courant de 120 Vet
60 Hz, et branch_ (_un circuit individuel correctement mis
Io terra et prot6g6 par un disjoncteur de 15 ou 20 amp6res
ou un fusible temporis6
• Le c6ble _lectrique dolt poss_der deux fils, plus un fil de raise
6 la terre et r_sister bune temperature nominole de 75 °C
(176°F)
° Sivotreolimentation61ectriquene r6pond pas 6 ces
exigences,appelez un @lectricienagr66 avant de poursuivre
l'instollotion
Mise 6 la terre - Branchement permanent
CotappareNdoit _tre branch_ (_un r6seau 61ectrique
permanent mis 6 la terre Sinon il fout installer un conducteur
de raise5 la terra avec losconducteurs du circuit et le brancher
6 la borne de raise5 !aterre du r_seau ou au fil de raise(_la
torte de lappareit
Mise 6la terre - ModUlesdot_s d'un cordon d'alimentation
Cet oppareil dolt _tre mis 5 la terra Encos de mouvais
fonctionnement ou de d6foillonce, la rnise6 !aterre r6duiro
los risques de choc 6tectrique en fournissant au courant
61ectriqueun circuit de moindre r6sistance Cet oppareil est
dot6 d'un cordon d'o/imentation poss6dant un conducteur
de raise_]Io terre et une fiche de raise 6 Ioterra Lo fiche
doit _tre bronch6e dons une mise oppropfi6e, install_e et
raise_ la terre en conformit_ avec tous loscodes tocaux et
ordonnances en vigueu[
AVERTISSEMENT :
Un bronchement inad6quat du conducteur de raise 6 la terre
peat pr6senter des risques de choc 61ectrique Sivous n6tes pas
certain que l'appareil est cotrectement mis 6 la terre, consultez
un r6parateur ou un 61ectricienqualifi6
/1 Autreemplacement
z I possiblepourla t x
't prisedecourant i \
0_+tll l_i_* ,jpfiSTdell
118po),<aurorat_ ..... [_11
!l÷'---i-'='- -- 11
15cm(6po) tScm-"-I j ,6cml3po)
desarmoires
...... u
Figure£Blanc
Dartslecasdes modules dot_s d'un cordon d'alimentation :
Ne modifiez pas la fiche fournie avec I'appareil; sivous ne
pouvez pasta brancher dons la prise de courant, faites installer
une prisede courant appropri6e par un technicien qualifi6
Preparation des armoires et cheminement des ills
°Les fils peuvent entrer dons !'ouverture du c6t6 droit, du c6t6
gauche, de I'orri_re ou du plancher dons to partie ombr6e de
lo Figure Eet de Io Figure A
• Percez un trou de 3,8 cm [1-1/2 po) de diam6tre au maximum
pour' le passage du c6ble 61ectrique Les fils _lectriques pour
te branchement permanent peuvent passer par le rn_me trou
que le bogou de vidange et la conduite deau chaude, si cest
plus pratique Sile trou est pratiqu_ dens une paroi en m#tal
les bards de I'orifice doivent _tre recouverts d'un posse-fils
pour prot6ger les fils
REMARQUE : Le cordon d'atimentation dot6 d'une fiche doit
passer par un autre trou
Branchement _lectrique du lave-vaisselle
Le branchement 61ectriques'effectue du c6t6 avont droit du
lave-vaissetle
• Dons le cos dun branchement permanent, le cable doit 6tre
achemin6 de la faqon indiqu_e 5 Io Figure E.Lec6ble dolt
avoir une tongueur minimale de 61 cm (24 po)6 portir du tour
arri6re
• Dons lecos d'un branchement avec un cordon d'alimentation,
instollez une prise de couront rnise6 ia terre 6 trois broches
sur la paroi de l'armoire adjacente entre 15 cm 16po}et
46 cm (t8 po}de I'ouverture, et entre 7.5cm (6 po)et 46 cm
118po)du planche_