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Appliances
Installation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
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BEFOREYOU 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 - 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.
If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should immediately
contact your dealer or builder.
Optional Accessories -Seethe Owner's Manual for available
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.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
31-30283 05-11GE

Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED
IN INSTALLATION PACKAGE:
[] Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillipsspecial head screws, to
secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
[] Junction box cover and #10 hex-head screw
[] Hose clamp
[] Drain hose (approximately 78" long)
[] Drain hose hanger
[] Side and top trim pieces (some models)
[] Literature, samples and/or coupons
[] 2 Top-mounting brackets for wood countertops
[] 2 Side-mounting brackets (on some models) for
non-wood countertops
[] Four#8 Phillips 3/8" pan-head screws
Drain Hose HoseClamp
Side and Top Trim Pieces Ion some models)
Drain Hose Hanger
Screw Kit
#8 Phillips #10
Special Hex-Head
HeadScrews J-BoxScrew
5/8" long 112"long
Mounting Kit
#8 Phillips 3/8"
Pan-head Top-Mounting
Screws Side-mounting Brackets
brackets (on
some models)
Junction
Box Cover
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)
[] GPF65Side-Mounting Kit if countertop is
granite or similar material
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 clumps
[] Strain relief for electrical connection
[] Hand shut-off valve (recommended)
[] Water line-3/8" minimum copper tubing
[] GPF10Ldrain hose (10' long),if needed Air Gap
90° Elbow, Hand
Ferrule and Shut-Off Thread
Compression Nut Valve Seal Tape
Waste Tee Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if applicable)
GPF65 Hose Clamps
Side-Mounting
Kit
Strain Relief
Wire Nuts (3)
Hot Water Line
Optional
10' Drain Hose
GPFIOL
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
For New Installations Onlg:
[] Tubing cutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Hole saw set
Phill_
Screwdriver
15/16" Socket
Flashlight
Gloves
Nutdriver
Bucket
Level
Tubing Cutter
SafetyGlasses
Hole Saw Set
Carpenter's
Square
Measuring Tape

Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE AWARNING:
Toreducethe riskofelectricshock,fire,or injury to persons,the
installermust ensurethat the dishwasheriscompletelyenclosedat
thetime of installation.
s4-1/2"_+1/4"
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
ThisWallArea
must beFree
of Pipesor
wires
Figure A
MUSTbeEven
With RoomFloor
i241,
Min.
Cabinets
.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.
ADVERTENCIA:
Pororeducirel riesgode descorgoel6ctrico,incendioo lesioneso
personas,el instolodordebeosegurorsedeque el Iovoplotosest6
completomentecerrodoen elmomentade Ioinstoloci6n.
• 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 any part of the enclosure.
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-
once from the front of
the dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B.
Figure B
I
Countertop
__ _I-3/8"
/Clearance for Door
Opening2" Minimum
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
•Do not exceed 10' 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 Z8" 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 l-l/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,
check to be sure that drain plug has
been removed. DISHWASHERWILL
NOTDRAINIF PLUGISLEFTIN PLACE. 4 Remove
Drain
Plug
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Figure C
Method 1 - Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Anair gap mustbe usedwhen requiredbylocalcodesand ordi-
nances.Theair gap must beinstalledaccordingto manufacturer's
instructions.
__ DrainHoleo Hanger
32"
Figure D
_ _ DrainHoseHanger
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
IkWARNING:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker
beforebeginninginstallation.Donot usean extensioncordor
adapter plugwith this appliance.
/'i Alternate
/t Receptacle
t Location
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Ik ADVERTENCIA:
PARASEGURIDADPERSONAL:Quiteelfusible o abrael interruptor
decircuitosantes decomenzarla instalaci6n.Noutilice uncable
deextensi6no un enchufeadaptadorconesteartefacto.
Electrical Requirements
• This appliance must be supplied with Z20V,60 Hz.,and
connected to on individual properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by o Z5- or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay
fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C (176°F).
• Ifthe 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 isequipped 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:
Theimproperconnectionof theequipment groundingconductor
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 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 Z-l/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical
cable. 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 Z8"
maximum from the opening, 6" to Z8" above the floor.
ADVERTENCIA:
Laconexi6ninadecuadadelconductordeconexi6natierradel
equipamientopuedeprovocarunriesgodedescargael6ctrica.
Consultea unelectricistacalificadoo representantedeservicio
t@cnicositienedudassabrelacorrectaconexi6na tierradelaparato.

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.
ii Shut-off ,
Hot
From
Cabinet
Cabinet
FigureF
2" From Floor
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 150°Ftemperature.
• Flushwater line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
Turn page to begin dishwasher installation.

Dishwasher Installation
ACAUTION:
Donot removewood baseuntilyou are ready to installthe
dishwasher.Thedishwasherwill tip overwhenthe door isopened
ifbaseisremoved.
PRECAUCION:
Noquitelabasedemaderahastaqueest@listoparainstalarel
lavaplatos.Sisequitalabase,ellavaplatossevolcaracuandoseabra
la puerta.
STEP 1: PREPARATION
Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for
use in the listed steps:
• Screw kit - Steps 5 or 18, 12 and 15
• Junction box cover - Step 5 or 18
• Drain hose and clamp - Step 7
• Trim pieces (some models)- Step 11
• Top-mounting brackets - Step 12
• Side-mounting brackets (on some models)- Step 12
• Drain hose hanger - Step 17
• Owner's Manual- Steps 19 and 22
• Product Samples and/or coupons - Step 22
STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher on the wood base, check the door balance
by opening and closing the door.
• Door is properly balanced if it gently drops from a 1/2 open
position and does not rise from the full open position.
• If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch
door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to
correct balance.
Increase
Spring
Tension
Insert Hook
Over Bracket
Decreas_ Correct
/
/
Spring
Tension
Figure G
Incorrect
/,
Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly.
Check door opening and closing. If door does not open easily or
falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in
place by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has
not slipped over the pulley shoulders.
6
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 four 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 1/8" from frame as shown.
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
• Removethe 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 21.
oekicS ws
Figure I

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD
Skip this step if dishwasher will be permanently connected
to the house electrical system.
Inthis step you will need the junction box cover and the
#10 x 1/2" hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in
Step 1.
The power cord and connections must comply with the
National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and
ordinances. Maximum power cord length is6 feet. Power Cord
Kit WX09X70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE
Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.
Note: Check That Harness
Leads Are Threaded Thru _Gr°und
Small Hole in Bracket /
Figure J
White Do Not
Use
Black
•Install strain relief injunction box bracket.
• Insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.
• Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are
threaded through small hole injunction box bracket.
• Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white
wire, black (or smooth) to dishwasher black wire and ground
to dishwasher green wire. Use UL-listed wire nuts of
appropriate size.
• Install junction box cover using #10 hex-head screw. Be sure
wires are not pinched under the cover.
STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
PUMP OUTLET
Skip this step if drain hose has been preinstalled.
In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in
Step 1.
• Stand dishwasher upright.
• Place drain hose clamp over 1-3/16" diameter end of drain
hose. Position clamp so screw is on bottom side of hose.
Refer to Figure L.
IMPORTANT - Preventdrainhosedamage and
possibleleaks.Be carefulnottonickorcutthedrainhose.
• Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet
being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure L.
• Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the
pump outlet.
• Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose
and tighten clamp.
NOTE:Drain hose supplied with dishwasher is approximately
78" long. If a longer hose is needed, a 120" long hose (10 feet)
may be purchased from an authorized GEappliance dealer.
The 10' long hose Pump Outlet HoseStops
is part number
GPFIOL.
STEP 6: INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW
• Wrap a 90°elbow with
thread seal tape.
• Thread 90° elbow
onto the water valve.
• Do not overtighten
elbow. Water valve
bracket could
bend or water valve
fitting could break. Elbow
• Position the end of
the elbow to face the
rear of the dishwasher.
Figure K
Front of Dishwasher
. Water Valve
Bracket
Thread Seal Tape
@
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 hose with clamp screw 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 is on the bottom side of the
hose. This will prevent noise caused by the clump coming in
contact with the tub bottom. Referto Figure L. 7

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE
AND HOUSE WIRING
• Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the
opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and
components under dishwasher.
Line Wiring
Figure M
STEP 9: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE,
THROUGH CABINET
• Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert drain
hose into the hole in cabinet side. If a power cord is used,
guide the end through a separate hole.
STEP 10: SLIDE DISHWASHER
THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY
INTO CABINET
IN PORTANT - oo not push against front panel with
knees. Damage will occur.
• Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide dishwasher into
the opening a few inches at a time.
Figure O
Do not usha ainst
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
• Asyou proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening
under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends
about 6 inches forward of adjacent cabinets.
• Make sure drain hose isnot kinked under or behind the
dishwasher.
• Make certain the house wiring, drain line and water line do
not interfere with components under dishwasher.
Maximum Drain Hose
Length 10'
Insulatior
Blanket
Hose /
House
Wiring
PowerCord
(ifUsed)
Figure N
Tip: Prevent unnecessarg service call charges for no fill,
drain or noise concerns.
Position utility lines sothey do not interfere with anything
under or behind the dishwasher.
STEP 11: INSTALL TRIM PIECES
(some models)
Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher.
In this step you will need the trim pieces set aside in Step 1.
• Position the trim pieces so the lipsface toward the
dishwasher door.
• Select a long trim piece and press it onto the left side tub
flange. Start with the top edge and press the trim piece
completely onto the tub flange as you move towards the
bottom. Repeatfor the right side tub flange trim piece.
• Install remaining trim piece on the top tub flange.
TrimStrip
Figure P 1

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 12: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
Forwood countertops you will need the top-mounting brackets
and screws set aside in Step 1.For granite countertops you will
need the side-mounting brackets and screws set aside in Step
Zor purchased separately (GPF65Side-Mounting Kit).
You must install either the top-mounting brackets or the side-
mounting brackets onto the dishwasher tub frame prior to
sliding the dishwasher into place under the countertop.
Install top-mounting brackets if the underside of countertop
is wood or wood-like material that accepts screws:
• Position one bracket as shown matching its holes over the
holes on the top left of the dishwasher tub frame. Tightly
secure with two #8 Phillips 3/8" pan-head screws. Repeat
with the other bracket and screws on the top right side.
IM PO RTANT -Afterinstalling bracketsandbefore
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.
Dshwasher' racketsup
tub frame I after installing
• Ifyou are installing the dishwasher
under a counter with a short overhang,
the countertop brackets may extend
beyond the edge of the counter. If this
is the case, remove the excess length
by repeatedly bending the brackets at
the notches until they break off.
Install side-mounting brackets if the countertop isgranite or
similar material that will not accept wood screws:
.... Bend back
and forth
at notch
•Position the left-hand side bracket as shown matching its
holes over the holes on the left side of the dishwasher tub
frame. Tightly secure with two #8 Phillips 3/8" pan-head
screws. Repeat with the right-hand bracket and screws on
the right side. _ ._,_t
__r-" s with two
#8 Phillips3/8" pan-head
screwson eachside
Dishwasher
tub frame I
STEP 13: PUSH DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION
• Check the tub insulation blanket, if equipped, to be sure it is
smoothly wrapped around the tub. It should not be "bunched
up" and it must not interfere with the door springs. If the
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 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 is centered in the cabinet opening.
IM PORTANT - Beforeopeningthedishwasherdoor,
be certaintheedgesofthedishwasherdoorpanelarebehind
thefaceoftheadjacentcabinetand notup againstthecabinet
face.RefertoFigureQ.Ifthedishwasherdoorisopened
when theedgeofthedoorisagainstthefaceofthecabinet,
dishwasherdoordamage and cabinetdamage willoccur.
• Open and close the dishwasher door to be sure it operates
smoothly, and does not rub on the adjacent cabinet.
Door Door Catches
Fits and on Cabinet Frame
Swings
Back
Behind
Cabinet
Frame\
Correct
Alignment
Figure Q
Incorrect Alignment
will result indoor damage
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.

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHER
IM PORTANT -Dishwashermustbe levelforproper
dishrackoperation,wash performanceand dooroperation.
The dishwashermust be leveledlefttorightand fronttoback.
Thisensuresthedishrackswillnotrollinorouton theirown,
circulation water will flow to the pump inlet, and the door will
close without hittinc 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
four legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated in
Figure S.
• Thedishwasher is properly 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.
Figure R
t
Check_
Front
to Back Check
Level
Side
Side
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STEP 15: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE
TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
Inthis step you will need the 2 Phillips special head screws
from 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 1. UseMethod 2 when the underside of the
countertop ismade of a material, such as granite, that will not
accept wood screws.
IMPORTANT - Preventdoorpaneland control
paneldamage. Dishwashermust be positionedsothefront
paneland controlpaneldo notcontacttheadjacentcabinets
orcountertop.Mountingscrewsmustbe drivenstraightand
flush.Protrudingscrewheadscouldscratchthedoorpanelor
controlpaneland interferewithdooroperation.
Method i
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 1:3and 1/4.Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop
with the 2 Phillipsspecial head screws. Refer to Figure T.Make
certain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent panel
damage.
Figure T
Brackets Wood Countertop
Figure S 'Turn Legs
to Adjust j_
0
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.
Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides.
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer to
Steps 13 and 14.Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2
Phillipsspecial head screws provided. Refer to Figure U.Make
certain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent panel
damage.
Granite Countertop
J
/
Figure U % Side Braci<__ 1
lo