GE GSD4800J Series User manual

If you have a question concerning the installation of this
product, call the GEAnswer Center _'ConsumerInformation
Service at 800.626.2000,24 hours a day, 7days a week.
If you received a damageddishwasher,
you should immediately contact your
dealer or builder.
Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical and
electrical skills. Properinstallationisthe responsibilityofthe
installer.Productfailure dueto improperinstallationisnot
coveredundertheGEApplianceWarranty.See the back cover
of the Owners Manual for warranty information.
Thedishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal
from the enclosure if service is required.
[] Two Phillips head countertop mounting screws taped to dishwasher
Materials required:
[] 90° elbow
(3/8"NPTexternal thread on one end and
opposite end sizedto fit water supply)
[] Thread sealtape
[] ULListed Wire nuts (3)
Fornew installationsonly:
[] Air gap for drain hose, if required
[] Waste tee for house plumbing, if applicable
[] Electrical cable or power cord, if applicable
[] Screwtype hose clamps
[] Strain relief for electrical connection
[] Handshut-off valve (recommended)
[] Water line 3/8"rain.copper or 1/2"rain. plastic
[] Couplerfor extending drain line, if applicable
Electrical Cable
or Power Cord 90° Elbow Screw Type Clamps
ThreadSeal
StrainRelief Tape Wire Nuts
[L_ Air6up _Waste 0Tee
Coupler
HotWater Line
Shut-Off
Valve
Tools required:
[] Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers
[] Adjustable wrench (6")
[] Level
[] Carpenters square
[] Measuring tape
[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight
Fornew installationsonly:
[] Tubingcutter
[] Drill and appropriate bits
[] Hole saw set
Safety Blasses
Adjustable _-_
Wrench \N
Measuring Tape
FlatBladeScrewdriver (E_I _CC>
Flashlight Hole
_. PhillipsHead
SawSet
wdri_
_Tubing // Drill __
_Cutter _ andBits _-'_
Level
Square

•Water lineto sink faucet and drain from sink can be run
through Area "A."
• Hot water line to dishwasher is installed in Area "B."
• Garbage disposer,water linesto faucet, trap, waste air
gap and water shut-off valve are installed in a 12"wide
cabinet, Area "C".
t
10-1/4"
Max.
Countertop:1-1/2"Min.Thick
Toe
Kick
Area
/
I. 24" X
Floor
• Sink openingfor garbage disposer must bedimensioned as
shown in Area "C." This will provide clearance for disposer
and plumbing in cabinet "C" when using either single or
double bowl sink. Wall
20-1
SinkBowl
3/4"Min._ I _ ._11" Min.
Brain
_2. I/ 6"Max.
34-1/4"
+1/4"
J
A
L11-3/4" Max.
Plumbing
Dishwasher
SideView
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24"Min. ÷
Cabinet
/1"Max.To
SinkFlange
fMAX.
PLUMBING
DEPTH
1.This dishwasher is designed to fit into a minimumwidth and
depth of 24".
2.This dishwasher fits under a special sink bowl (either double
or single) with a depth of 6" or less in a 1-1/2"countertop.
Sink
Installation
Cutout
a/
H/Cabinet Side "
_h/ Adjacent to D/W
Wall
/
20-1/2" Max. -_--
, I SinkBowl q
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FigureB
Note: Dishwasher is not provided with complete enclosure.
Enclosure for sides,top, bottom, and back,must be
provided by installer attime of installation.
Note: A gap between the dishwasher tub front flange andthe
front of the base cabinet may result due to either the
cabinet being less than 24"deep orthe sink bowl not
being installed to specifications.
If the gap is morethan 3/4",the sink bowl must be
relocated to meet specified dimensions.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
•Follow local codes and ordinances.
•Dishwasher drain hosemust not exceed 10feet in length for
proper drainage.
• Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an air gap
(not supplied) or 32"minimum, high drain loop depending on
local codes and ordinances to prevent back flow into the
dishwasher.
• Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is
less than 18inches abovefloor to prevent siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
Thetype of drain installation depends on answers to the
following questions:
[] Dolocal codes or ordinances require an air gap?
[]Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18"above
floor?
[]Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"above floor?
If the answer to ANY ofthe 3 questions above is YES,Method 1
MUSThe used. Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may be
used. Figure Cor Figure D.
AnairgapMUSTBEUSEDifthedrainhoseisconnectedtowasteteeor
disposerlowerthan18"abovethefloorlevel.Failureto providetheproper
drainconnectionheightwith airgapor32"minimum,highdrainloopwill
resultin improperdrainingofthedishwasherwhichmaycausedamage.
METHOD1-Air Gapwith Waste Teeor Disposer
Waste Tee Installation Figure C Disposer Installation
METHOD 2-High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hoseto underside of
countertop. Attachment will be made in a later step.
I8"
!-
WasteTeeInstallation FigureD DisposerInstallation
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer's instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
Drill 1-1/2"inch diameter hole inthe cabinet wall within the
shaded area shown in FigureAfor the drain hose. Make sure
there are no sharp edges. Drain hose will be passedthrough
this hole and connected to the drain in a later step.
WARNING
FORPERSONALSAFETY:REMOVEHOUSEFUSEOROPEN
CIRCUITBREAKERBEFOREBEGINNINGINSTALLATION.
DONOTUSEANEXTENSIONCORDORADAPTERPLUGWITHTHIS
APPLIANCE.
ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS:
• This appliance must be supplied with 120V,60 Hz.,and connected
to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected bya
15or 20ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
• Ifthe electrical supply provided does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTION
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
WARNING
THEIMPROPERCONNECTIONOFTHEEQUIPMENT-
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORCANRESULTIN A RISK
OFELECTRICSHOCK.CHEOKWITHA QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
ORSERVICEREPRESENTATIVEIFYOUAREIN DOUBTWHETHER
THEAPPLIANCEISPROPERLYGROUNDED.
CABINET PREPARATION& WIRE ROUTING
• Wiring may enter from either side, the rear, or from the floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure E.
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Receptacle
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FigureE White
• Cut hole 1-1/2"max.dia. within the shaded area to admit the
electrical cable or power cord. The hole must be free of
sharp edges. If the cabinet wall partition is metal,the edge of
the hole must be covered with a rubber protector.
ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS TO DISHWASHER
Electrical connection ison right side of dishwashen
• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as
shown in Figure E.Cablemust extend a minimum of 24"from
the rear wall.
• For power cord connections, install a 3-prong grounding type
receptacle in the rear wall of sink cabinet next to the
dishwasher. The receptacle should be installed at least
6",but not more than 18",from the cabinet opening for
dishwasher.

1.Thehotwaterlinemayenterfromeitherside,therearorfrom
thefloorwithintheshadedareashowninFigureE
2.Cutaholeapproximately1-1/2"dia.withintheshadedareato
admittheline.
3.Turnoffthewatersupply.
4.Installahandshut-offvalveinthesupplylineinanaccessible
location,suchasunderthesink.(Theshut-offvalveisoptional,
butrecommendedandmayberequiredbylocalcodes.)
5.Waterconnectionisonleftsideofdishwasher.Installthehot
waterinletline,usingnolessthan3/8"O.B.coppertubingor
1/2"O.B.plastictubing.RoutelineasshowninFigureEExtend
thewaterlineforwardatleast19"fromrearwall.
6.Adjustthewaterheatertodeliverwaterbetweenthe
temperaturesof120°Fand150°E
7.Flushwaterlinetocleanoutdebris.
8.Thewaterpressureofthehotwatersupplylinemustbe
20-120PSI.
If you need help with
GEAnswer Center<_'
Donot removethe wood base until you are readyto install
the dishwasher. Thedishwasher will tip over when the door
is opened.
Step1 Checkdo0rbalancebeforewo0dbaseisremoved
Locatethe 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws
wrapped with yellow tape and stuck to the top or side ofthe
dishwasher. Set asidefor use in Step 12.
Check door balance by opening and closing door. If necessary
latch door and adjust one or both springs before the wood
base is removed. Moving Spring Hookto Rear Hole
Increases Spring Tension.
_er/qol q
ior/ nsert Spring
Figure GG ThroughInsideof Frame
Step2 Remove leVeling legs andwood
Move the dishwasher close to the cabinet
and lay it on its back. Removethe four leveling
legswith an adjustable wrench. Remove
and discard the wood base. Donot "Kick"
wood baseoff,damagewill occur.
Cabinet Face-_
19"FromWail
2" FromFloor FigureF
any of the following steps, call the
ConsumerInformation Service, 800.626.2000
Step3Install leveling legs
Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher
frame. The legs should extend approximately
3/4"away from the frame.
[Step4 Remove access panel and toekick
Removethe two screws below the access panel and set aside
for reuse. Removeaccess panel by backing out the two screws
located between the door and access panel. These screws are
secured to access panel with plastic retainers.
BackOut
2Screws
Remove2
Screws
Figure I
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continued
Step5 InStall power cord (when used)
Forpower cord installation only. Skipthis step if dishwasher
will be directly wired.
Removethe junction box
cover and install strain
relief. The power cord
and connections must Ground
comply with the National 7_\
Electrical Code,Section
422and/or local codes
and ordinances. The cord
must be no longer than
6ft. from the junction
boxto the receptacle.
Locate the three dish-
washer wires (white,
black and green) with
Note: Check That Harness LeadsAre
Threaded Thru Small Hole in Bracket
White
Neutral
/Black
Live
FigureJ
the stripped ends. Using ULListed wire nuts of appropriate size,
connect incoming white to white, black to black, and incoming
ground to green wire. Replacethe junction box cover. Check
that wires are not pinched under cover.
[Step6,nstall90oelbow
Install the 90° elbow
fitting to the water
valve usingthread seal
tape on the threads.
Thewater valve
requires 3/8"NPT
fitting with external
threads. The opposite /
end should fit water Thread
supply line. Position the Seal
end ofthe elbowto face Tape
the rear of the dishwasher.
Donot bend the dishwasher
frame when installing the 90° elbow fitting to the water
valve asthis could cause the door spring to come in
contact with the fill hose.
FigureK
Step 7 Positionwater line and power supply
Position the water supply line and house wiring onthe floor of
the opening to avoid interference with baseof dishwasher and
components under dishwasher.
Line Supply
FigureL
Istep8Insert drain hose through cabinet ]
Upright dishwasher and position in front of the cabinet
opening. Insertthe drain hose into the hole previously drilled in
the cabinet wall. If a power cord is used, guidethe end
through a separate hole cut for the electrical cord.
Power cord should berouted directly to the rear of junction box
avoiding contactwith spring or other dishwasher components.
Watel
Power"'.,
Cord "'-
(ifused)
Figure M
[Step8A ,sta,TrimPieces(onsomemodels)J
•Pressthe trim ontothe tub flange on each side of the dish-
washer. Start evenwith the top edge and press in as you
moveto the bottom.
• Presstrim piece onto top dishwasher flange.
• Openand close the door to check that trim does not bind.
j..j"f
Note:Tubtrim is located in
dishwasher upper rack.
[Step9 Slide dishwasherintocabinet
Slide the dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time.
As you proceed, pull the drain hosethrough the opening and
under the sink. Make sure drain hose is not kinked under
dishwasher. Checkto be sure there is no interference with
water line and wiring.
DONOT PUSH
AGAINSTFRONT
DOORPANEL
WITH YOUR
KNEE.Damageto
the doorpanel
will occur. FigureN