GE GLDT690J__WW User manual

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Installation Instructions
Built-In Dishwasher
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READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS shown
throughout these instructions. While performing installations
described in this booklet, gloves, safety glasses or goggles
should be worn.
IMPORTANT –Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions for the
consumer’s and local inspector’s use.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your
Owner’s Manual for future reference.
• Skill Level – Installation of this dishwasher requires
basic mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills. Proper
installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product
failure due to improper installation is not covered under
the GE Appliance Warranty. See warranty information.
• Completion Time – 1 to 3 Hours. New installations require
more time than replacement installations.
IMPORTANT –The dishwasher MUST be installed
to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is
required.
Care should be exercised when the appliance is installed or
removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power
supply cord.
If you received a damaged dishwasher, you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder.
Your dishwasher is a water heating appliance.
Optional Accessories – See the Owner’s Manual for available
custom panel kits.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
WARNING:
• Remove all power leading to the appliance from the circuit
breaker or fuse box before beginning installation. Failure
to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock.
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persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is
completely enclosed at the time of installation.
• The improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
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are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. If
house wiring is not 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.
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persons, the installer should check to ensure that wires
are not pinched or damaged, the house wiring is attached
to the junction box bracket through a strain relief, and all
electrical connections made at the time of install (wire
nuts) are contained inside of the junction box cover.

MATERIALS FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS ONLY:
Air gap for drain hose, if required
Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
Screw type hose clamps
Strain relief for electrical connection
Hand shut-off valve
Water line 3/8” min. copper
Coupler for extending drain line, if applicable
Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED:
Two #8 Phillips flat head wood screws, 5/8” long
to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop
(in literature package).
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,
Ferrule and
Compression Nut
Hand
Shut-Off
Valve
Thread
Seal Tape
Wire Nuts (3)
Waste Tee Electrical Cable
(or Power Cord, if
applicable)
Hot Water line
Screw Type
Hose Clamps Strain Relief
Coupler
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Phillips head screwdriver
5/16” and 1/4” Nutdriver
6” Adjustable wrench
Level
Carpenters square
Measuring tape
Safety glasses
Flashlight
Bucket to catch water when
flushing the line
Gloves
FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS ONLY:
Tubing cutter
Drill and appropriate bits
Hole saw set
Phillips Head
Screwdriver 5/16” and 1/4”
Nutdriver
ent Wre
6” Adjustable
Wrench
Level
Carpenters
Square
Measuring Tape Safety Glasses Flashlight
Bucket Gloves
Tubing Cutter Drill and Bits Hole Saw Set
2 Wood Screws
Air Gap
2

Installation Preparation
Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes
and ordinances. Install waste tee or disposer and air gap
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
• 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.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.
• Maximum drain height is 72".
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.
•Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
•Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, 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 PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
section 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.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS
LEFT IN PLACE.
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.
Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
• 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.
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-5/8"
Remove
Drain
Plug
24"
Min.
This Wall Area
must be Free
of Pipes or
wires
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Inside This Area
4"
24"
Min.
6"
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
+
34-1/2" 1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
Floor MUST
be even with
room floor
32-1/2” to 35”
Underside of
countertop
to floor
CLEARANCES:
•When installed into a
corner, allow 2" min.
clearance between
dishwasher and adjacent
cabinet, wall or other
appliances.Allow 25-5/8"
min.clearance from the
front of the dishwasher
for door opening.
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the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed at the time of installation.
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducirel riesgodedescargaeléctrica, incendioolesiones
a personas,elinstalador debeasegurarsede queellavaplatos
estécompletamente cerradoen elmomento dela instalación.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
Drain Hose Hanger
Method 2 – High drian loop with waste tee or disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of
countertop. Install waste tee or disposer according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
3

Installation Preparation
For models equipped with power cord: Do not modify the
plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
• The wiring may enter the opening from either side, rear or
the floor within the shaded area illustrated in above figure
and defined in PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE section.
• Cut a 1-1/2" maximum diameter hole to admit the electrical
cable. Edges of 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 a
bushing.
NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass through a separate
hole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher.
• For permanent connections the cable must be routed as
shown in above figure. Cable must extend a minimum of 24"
from the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding
type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall, 6" min. or 18"
maximum from the opening, 6" to 18" above the floor.
• Use only WXO9X70910 (5' 5" long) or WX09X70911 (7' 11"
long) Dishwasher Power Cord Kit. Do not use an extension
cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
Electrical Requirements
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz., and
connected to an individual properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or
time-delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75°C (176°F).
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.
Grounding Instructions–Permanent Connection
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,
permanent wiringsystem,oran equipment-groundingconductor
must berunwith thecircuitconductorsand beconnectedto the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Grounding Instructions–Power Cord Models
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction
or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
White
18"
6"
24"
from Wall
3"
from
Cabinet
Alternate Receptacle
Location in Adjacent
Cabinet
Ground
Black
1-1/2"Dia.Hole(Max.)
18"
6"
Receptacle
Location
Area
WARNING:
• Remove all power leading to the appliance from the
circuit breakeror fuseboxbeforebeginninginstallation.
Failuretodoso can result in a risk of electrical shock.
ADVERTENCIA:
• Retire todos los conductores de corriente del
electrodoméstico de disyuntor o de la caja del fusible
antes de comenzar con la instalación. Si no cumple con
esto, se podrá producir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas.
WARNING:
• The improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with
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in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded. If house
wiringisnot 2-wire with ground,agroundmustbeprovided
by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure
to use UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-
to-copper connectors.
ADVERTENCIA:
• Laconexióninadecuada delconductorde conexiónatierra
del equipamiento puede provocar un riesgo de descarga
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y conectores de aluminio a cobre aprobados por UL.
4

Installation Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the package containing
2 Phillips head counter top mounting screws
and 2 additional toekick screws (located in the
literature).
STOP
STEP 1 – CHECK DOOR BALANCE
Tocheck the door balance,hold the top of the diswasher
firmly.
• Open the door slowly, if the door drops when released,
increase spring tension. If the door closes when released,
decrease tension.
• Pull the spring adjustment pin out of the holes, insert in
the next highest or lowest hole and test again.
• Adjust both door springs to the same tension.
• Continue moving the spring pin until door is balance.
Figure G
Increase
Decrease
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
NOTE: GE recommends copper tubing for the water line,
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• The water supply line (3/8” copper tubing or flexible
braided hose) may enter from either side, rear or floor
within the shaded area shown.
• The water supply 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.
Water Line Connection
• If using a flexible braided supply hose, label the hose with
the installation date to use as reference. Flexible braided
hoses, elbows and gaskets should be replaced every 5
years.
NOTE: Some flexible braided water lines contain a check
valve which may stop the dishwasher from filling.
• 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 is on the left side of the dishwasher.
Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8"
copper tubing or a flexible braided hose. Route the line as
shown above and extend forward at least 18" 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.
6"
4"
Cabinet Face
Shut-off
Valve
3" From Floor
18" From Wall
4"
From
Cabinet
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole
Hot
CAUTION:
Opening the door will cause the
dishwasher to tip forward. Do not
open the door until you are ready to
install the dishwasher. If itisnecessary
to open the door, hold the top of the
dishwashersecurelywith onehand and
hold the door with the other hand.
PRECAUCIÓN:
Abrir la puerta hará que el lavaplatos se
inclinehacia adelante.No abra la puerta
hasta que esté listo para instalar
el lavaplatos. Si esnecesarioabrir la
puerta, sostengala partesuperior del
lavaplatosfirmemente con una mano y
sujete la puerta conla otra.
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Installation Instruction
STEP 2 – ADJUST LEVELING LEGS
• Move the dishwasher close to the installation location
and lay it on its back.
• Measure installation height and dishwasher height.
Extend leveling legs out from the dishwasher base, 1/4”
less than installation height.
Adjust to
Installation
Height
Adjust to
Installation
Height
STEP 3 – REMOVE TOEKICK
• Remove the 2 toekick screws. Lift off the 2 piece toekick.
NOTE: You may have to open the dishwasher door to
access the toekick screws.
2-Screws
STEP 4 – INSTALL POWER CORD
Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired.
The power cord and connections must comply with
the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local
codes and ordinances.
Recommended power cord length is 54” min. and 64” max.
Connect incoming power cord white (or ribbed)
to dishwasher white. Black (or smooth) to black. Ground
to dishwasher green wire. Use UL Listed wire nuts of
appropriate size. Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires
are not pinched under the cover.
White
Ground Black
Check that white, black and
green dishwasher wires are threaded
through hole in back
Remove
junction box
cover
Insert power
cord wires through
strain relief
and tighten
Use UL Listed
wire nuts
A
C
B
D
Replace
junction box
cover
E
STEP 5 – INSTALL 90° ELBOW
• Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape on both threads.
• Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.
• Do not over tighten 90° elbow, water valve bracket could
bend or water valve fitting could break.
• Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the
dishwasher.
90
Elbow
Fill
Hose
Thread
Seal Tape
Water
Valve
Bracket
°
CAUTION:
Dishwasher may tip forward if the door is opened.
PRECAUCIÓN:
El lavavajillas se puede caer hacia delante si la puerta es
abierta.
6

Installation Instructions
STEP 6 – 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
House
Wiring
4"
6"
STEP 7 – INSERT DRAIN HOSE THROUGH
CABINET
• Upright the dishwasher and position in front of the
opening. Insert drain hose into cabinet wall hole. If a
power cord is used, guide the end through a separate
hole.
TIP: Position water line and house wiring on the floor
to avoid interference with base of dishwasher.
Power Cord
(If Used)
Insulation
Blanket Water
Line
House
Wiring
Drain
Hose
Maximum
Drain Hose
Length 10'
STEP 8 – SLIDE DISHWASHER PARTIALLY
INTO CABINET
IMPORTANT –Do not push against front panel
with knees. Damage will occur.
• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.
• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening
under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher is a
few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry.
• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dishwasher
and there is no interference with the water line and
wiring or any other component.
Do not push against
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
7

Installation Instructions
STEP 9 – POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP
• Check to be sure that wires are secure under the dishwasher
and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
dishwasher components.
TIP: Check tub insulation blanket. It should be positioned so it
is not bunched up or interfering with door springs. Check by
opening and closing the door.
• Dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet doors.
Be careful not to dent front panel with knees or damage
countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts.
STEP 10 – LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT - Dishwasher must be level
for proper dish rack operation and wash performance.
Place level on
door and rack
track inside the
tub as shown to
check that the
dishwasher is
level.
Check
level
side
to side
Check
level
front
to back
Turn Legs
to Adjust
TIP: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be
sure the rack does not roll forward or backwards
into dishwasher. If the rack rolls in either direction,
the dishwasher must be leveled again.
• If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed
correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.
Do not push against
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
Reposition dishwasher
by grasping both
sides with hands
• Level the dishwasher
by adjusting the
four leveling legs
individually.
• Once the dishwasher
is level, secure the
four lock nuts against
the frame.
8

Installation Instructions
STEP 11 – SECURE DISHWASHER TO
CABINET
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop.
• Position the dishwasher so that the tub flange aligns with
the front face of the cabinet frame.
IMPORTANT - Check to be sure the dishwasher
is centered in the opening and there is no interference with
adjacent cabinets when opening or closing the door.
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the
countertop with the 2 Phillips screws provided.
IMPORTANT - Drive screws straight and flush.
Protruding screw heads will scratch the top of the control
panel and can interfere with door closing.
Align tub
ange
to front
face of
cabinet
frame
STEP 12 – 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 - Check to be sure that door spring
does not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line.
Test by opening and closing the door. Re-route the lines if a
rubbing noise or interference occurs.
Ferrule
90 Elbow
Compression Nut
Hot water
Ferrule Nut
supply line
90° Elbow
9

Installation Instructions
STEP 13 – CONNECT DRAIN LINE
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8”, 3/4” or 1”
diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or
disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for your
installation.
Cutting Lines
1" 3/4" 5/8"
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
Cutting Lines
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
• If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42” of length
for a total of 10 ft. to the factory installed hose.
Use 5/8” or 7/8” inside diameter hose and a coupler to
connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with
hose clamps.
Hose Clamp
Coupler
Coupler
Hose Clamp
Hose Clamp
• Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or disposer
with clamps.
NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED
10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.
DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION
• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using
either previously determined method.
Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation
Method 2 - High drain loop with waste tee or disposer
Disposer Installation
Fasten to underside
of countertop
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Fasten to underside
of countertop
18"
Min.
Waste Tee Installation
Method 1 - Air gap with waste tee or disposer
IMPORTANT -
When connecting drain line to
disposer, check to be sure that
drain plug has been removed.
DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN
IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
TIP: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be sure
disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching
dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Remove
Drain
Plug
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