Monogram ZBD6900P30II User manual

Installation
Istruct" n
Built-In Dishwashers
*Custom front panel models include a kit that
contains a template, hardware and panel
installation instructions. Refer to the kit
instructions when installing the custom panel.
131-30246 I
10-08 JR

Safetg Information
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completelg and carefullg.
•IMPORTANT- Savetheseinstructionsfor
localinspector'suse.Observeallgoverningcodesand
ordinances.
• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer- Keepthese instructions
with gour Owner's Manual for future reference.
• Skill Level- Installation of this dishwasher requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills. Proper
installationistheresponsibilitgoftheinstaller.
Productfailuredue toimproperinstallationisnot
coveredundertheGE ApplianceWarrantg.
• Completion Time - ito3 Hours.
New installations require more time than replacement
installations.
•IMPORTANT- The dishwasher MUST
be installedto allowforfutureremoval from
the enclosureifserviceisrequired.
Ifgou receiveda damaged dishwasher,gou should
immediatelg contact gour dealer or builder.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all CAUTION and WARNINGS shown
throughout these instructions.
While performing installations described in this booklet,
gloves, safetg glasses or goggles should be worn.
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CONTENTS
Installation Preparation
Parts Supplied ......................................................................................3
Materials You Will Need..................................................................3
Tools You Will Need ..........................................................................3
Advance Planning ..............................................................................4
Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure....................................................4
Prepare Drain Plumbing ..................................................................5
Prepare Electrical Wiring ................................................................6
Prepare Hot Water Line ..................................................................7
Installation Instructions
Step 1,Locate Installation Items ................................................7
Step 2, Install Trim Pieces ..............................................................7
Step 3, Check Door Balance..........................................................8
Step 4, Remove Wood Base, Install Leveling Legs ............8
Step 5, Remove ToeKick..................................................................8
Step 6, Remove ToeKick Brace ....................................................8
Step 7,Install Power Cord..............................................................9
Step 8, Install 90° Elbow..................................................................9
Step 9, Position Water Line and Housing Wiring ................9
Step 10, Install Drain Hose to Dishwasher Drain Port......9
Step 11, Insert Drain Hose Through Cabinet......................10
Step 12, Slide Dishwasher
Three-Fourths of the Wag Into Cabinet................................10
Step 13, Slide Dishwasher Into Final Position ............10, 11
Step 14, Level Dishwasher ..........................................................11
Step 15, Secure Dishwasher
to Countertop or Cabinet ............................................................12
Step 16, Connect Water Supplg ..............................................12
Step 17, Connect Drain Line ......................................................13
Step 18, Connect Power Supplg ..............................................14
Step 19, Pretest Checklist ............................................................14
Step 20, Dishwasher Wet Test ..................................................15
Step 21, Set Water Hardness ....................................................15
Step 22, Install Sound Upgrade Kit if Equipped ................15
Step 23, Install ToeKick ..............................................Back Cover
Step 2/4,Literature ........................................................Back Cover

Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED:
• Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special-head
screws, to secure dishwasher to underside
of countertop or sides of cabinets.
• Junction box cover and #10-!/2" hex
head screw
• Side and top trim
• Sound upgrade kit (some models)
• Drain hose (78"),drain hose hanger
and hose clamp
• Literature, Product Samples
and/or coupons
• Hard water test strip
(Models with Bulk Dispenser)
IjIj
#8PhillipsSpecial-Head #10HexHead
Screws5/8" Long J-BoxScrew
1/2" Long
DrainHoseHanger
Side Trim
SideTrim
Trim Pieces Top Trim
DrainHose(78") Q
JunctionBoxCover
Hard Water Test Strip
(Modelswith BulkDispenser) HoseClamp
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)
Materials For New Installations Onlg:
• 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
• GPF!OL !0' drain hose, if needed Waste Tee
%0 Elbow,Ferruleand
CompressionNut
GPFIOL
10' DrainHose
Hand
Shut-Off Seal Tape
Valve
Coupler
ElectricalCable
(orPowerCord,if applicable)
Screw-Type
Hose Clamps
Wire Nuts (3)
HotWater Line
4
Air Ga
StrainRelief
PhlIrllpsi_
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• 5/16" and !/4" nutdriver
• 6" Adjustable wrench
• Level
• Carpenter's square
•Measuring tape
• Safetu glasses
• Flashlight 8 15/16"Socket
• 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
Flashlight
Safety Glasses
1/4"and5/16"
Nutdriver
6" djustable
Wrench
HoleSaw Set
Level
ter
Measuring Tape
Carpenter's
Square
Gloves
Drill andBits
Bucket

Installation Preparation
ADVANCE PLANNING
• These dishwashers are designed for versatilitg,
adaptable to virtuallg ang installation.
• All models have a full-length door without
the traditional access panel.
• These dishwashers mag be installed beneath
countertops of stone or other materials that will
not accept screws. No trim kit required.
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
34-1/2"+ 1/4"
Undersideof
Countertop
to Floor
Figure A
ThisWallArea
mustbe
Pipesorwires ._ Cabinets
,n. Square
_ and
_k Plumb
FloorMUST
beEvenwith
RoomFloor
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24"Min.
*Dishwasher models ZBD6900PII and ZBD8900PlI require a 3/4" thick
custom panel and will be 24-3/4" deep.
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24"
deep, 24" wide and approximatelg 34-1/2" high
from floor to underside of the countertop.
• The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.
• Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb
to ensure a good fit (Figure A).
• For a corner installation, allow 2" minimum
clearance between the dishwasher and the
adjacent wall.
• Plumbing and electrical service must enter
the shaded area.
• The dishwashermust be installedso thatthe drain
hose isno more than i0 feetinlengthforproper
drainage.
• Provideatleast28-3/8"infrontofthe dishwasherto
allowthe dishwasherdoortoopen fullg(FigureB).
• Make surethe floorislevelinsidethe opening and
even with the finished floor of the kitchen. This will
facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date
for service, if needed.
Adjustable
to 35"
'kWARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or injurg to persons, the installer must
ensure that the dishwasher is completelg
enclosed at the time of installation.
Special consideration for a dishwasher
installed on a elevated platform
The elevated platform must be flat
and level.
• The dishwasher must be installed no
more than 10 feet from a sink for proper
drainage.
• The dishwasher must be fullg enclosed
on the top, sides and back.
The dishwasher must not support any
part of the enclosure.
Figure B
I
Countertop
CLEARANCES:In acorner
installation, provide at least
2" clearance between the
dishwasher and the adjacent
cabinet, wall or other
appliance.
Provide at least 28-3/8" of
clearance in front of the
dishwasher (Figure B).
4

Installation Preparation
PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING
Drain Requirements
• Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.
• A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.
Drain Method
The type of drain installation depends on the
following:
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Is waste tee less than 18" above the floor?
If the answer to either question is ges, an air gap
must be used. Refer to Method 1 (Figure C) in the
adjacent illustrations.
If both answers are no, either an air gap or high drain
loop may be used. Refer to Method 1 (Figure C) or
Method 2 (Figure D)in the adjacent illustrations.
NOTE: Drain hose elevation must not exceed 48".
Method 1--Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
WasteTeeInstallation Figure C DisposerInstallation
Method 2--"High Drain Loop" with Waste Tee or
Disposer
Use the drain hose hanger included in the installation
kit to attach the drain hose to the underside of the
countertop. Attachment will be made in a later step.
Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Special consideration for a dishwasher installed
on a elevated platform
If the dishwasher is installed on an elevated platform,
a high drain loop of at least 32" above the platform
must be provided in addition to the air gap or drain
loop requirement determined above. This is
necessarg for proper drain performance.
CAUTION: An airgap MUST BE USED if
the drainhose isconnected to waste tee or disposer
lower than 18" above the floor level. Failure to provide
the proper drain connection height with on air gap or
32" minimum high drain loop will result in improper
draining of the dishwasher, which mag cause
damage.
Cabinet Preparation for drain line
Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose.
Make sure there are no sharp edges. The drain hose
will be passed through this hole and connected to
the drain in a later step.
Waste Tee Installation Figure D DisposerInstallation
IMPORTANT- When
connectingdrainlineto disposer,
check tobe surethatdrainplug has
been removed. DISHWASHER WILL
NOT DRAIN IFPLUG ISLEFT IN PLACE.
i N_----Rem0ve
Hopper
/Plug

Installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
FOR PERSONALSAFETY:Remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker before beginning
installation. Do not use an extension cord
or adapter plug with this appliance.
Electrical Requirements
• This appliance 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-delag 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 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.
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 bg providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. This appliance isequipped 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.
WARNING
The improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if gou
are in doubt that the appliance is properlg
grounded.
Alternate _"
Receptacle :
i
3" from
Cabinet
FigureE
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 installed bg a qualified technician.
Cabinet Preparation and Wire Routing
• The wiring mag enter the opening from either
side, rear or the floor within the shaded area
dimensioned in Figure A and illustrated above.
• Cut a 1-1/2" max. dia. hole to admit the electrical
cable. Cable direct connections mag 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 separatehole.
Electrical Connection to Dishwasher
Electrical connection ison the right front of dishwasher.
• For cable direct connections the cable must be routed
as shown in Figure E.Cable must extend a minimum
of 24" from the rear wall.
For power cord connections, install a 3-prong
grounding-tgpe receptacle in the sink cabinet
rear wall, 6" min. or 18" max. from the opening,
6" to 18" above the floor. The receptacle must be
accessible and therefore cannot be installed in
the back wall of the dishwasher enclosure.

Installation Instructions
PREPARE HOT WATER SUPPLY
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 same hole as the
electrical cable and drain hose, or an additional
1-!/2" diameter hole mag be cut to accommodate
the water line. If a power cord with plug is used, the
water line must not pass through the power cord hole.
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FigureF
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 stronglg
recommended and mag be required bg local codes.)
* The water connection ison the bottom left side
of the dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using
3/8" or larger copper tubing. Route the line as shown in
Figure Fand extend forward at least 19"from rear wall.
* Adjust the water heater to deliver water between 120°F
and !50°F.
*Flush water line to clean out debris. Usea bucket to
catch water and debris.
* The hot water supplg line pressure must be between
20 and 120 PSI.
STEP :I JLOCATE INSTALLATION ITEMS
*Locate the items in the installation package and set
aside for use in the listed steps.
* Trim pieces - Step 2
* Junction box cover- Step 7or Step 18
* Drain hose and clamp- Step !0
* Screw kit - Step 15
* Drain hose hanger- Step 17
* Owner's Manual - Step 19 and Step 24
* Hard water test strip - Step 21
* Sound upgrade kit (selected models) - Step 22
* Product samples and/or coupons - Step 24
STEP 2 I INSTALL TRIM PIECES
In this step, gou will need the trim pieces set aside
in Step !.
* Presstop trim piece onto top of tub flange. Start with
the right edge and work gour wag to the left.
* Repeat process with the left and right trim pieces
working from the top down.
* Open and close the door to check that trim does not
bind and does not interfere with door latch or door
hinges.
Trim
Strip
Trim
Strip
FigureG
A' CAUTION
The hot water supplg line pressure must be at least
20 PSI.Lower pressures could cause the water valve
to leak and cause water damage.
,/kCAUTION
Donot remove wood base until gou are readg to install
the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the
door is opened if the wood base isremoved.

Installation Instructions
ISTEP 3 1CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher onthe wood skid,check the door
balance bg opening and closing the door.
•Ifthedoor dropswhen released,increasethe springtension.
Ifthedoor riseswhen released,decreasethetension.
Thereare two types of counter balanceand therefore two
methods of adjustment. Identify which counter balance is
present and adjust tension accordingly. Pleasenote: if
there are 5 holeson the cable, usethe cable to adjust;
if there isone hole on cable usethe tub legto adjust.
Type 1 - One-hole cable
Adjust tension by moving spring hook to oneof the three
holes on the tub leg.
One Hole
Type 2 - Three-hole cable
Adjust tension bUmoving spring hook to one of the three
holes on the pulley cable.
\
Decrease
Figure I Increase Tension
Tension
After adjusting spring tension, open and close the door to
make sure the door operates smoothly. Ifthe door ishard
to move or if the spring cable binds, check the routing of
the spring cable. The cable should be routed between the
shoulders of the pulley cable roller.If the cable isoff the
roller: latch door,remove spring tension and route the
cable between the shoulders of the roller.SeeFigureJ.
Figure J ___
Pulley
Shoulder ___
Correct Spring Incorrect Spring
Cable Routing Cable Routing
STEP 4 JREMOVE WOOD BASE, INSTALL
LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT-Donotkickoffwood base!
Damage will occur.
• Movethedishwasherdoseto theinstallationlocationandlag
iton itsback.
• Removethefourlevelinglegsontheundersideofthewoodbase
withan adjustablewrenchor 15/16"socket.
• Discardbase.
_%; .........
Figure K
• Screwlevelinglegsbackintothedishwasherframeapproximately
1/8"fromframeasshown.
STEP 5 JREMOVE TOEKICK
• Removethe 2toekick
screwsandtoekick.
Setasideforuse
inStep23.
Figgre L
Toekick
Remove2
ToekickScrews
STEP 6 I REMOVE TOEKICK BRACE
Skipthis step ifyour modeldoesnot havea soundupgradekit.
If your modeldoeshavea soundupgradekit,this bracemust
beremoved.
•Removethe 2toekick
bracescrewsand
toekickbrace.
Discardbrace
andsetscrews
asidefor usein
Step22.
Figgre M
Remove2
:: ToekickScrews

Installation Instructions
STEP 7 INSTALL POWER CORD
Skipthis step ifdishwasherwill bepermanentlgconnectedto
thehouseelectricalsgstem.
Inthisstepyouwillneedthejunctionboxcoverandthe#10x 1/2"
hexheadscrewfromthescrewkitsetasideinStep1.
ThepowercordandconnectionsmustcomplUwiththeNational
ElectricalCode,Section/422and/orlocalcodesandordinances.
Maximumpowercordlengthis6feet.PowerCordKitWXO9X70910,
availableforpurchasefromanauthorizedGEApplianceDealer,
meetstheserequirements.
White
..................... J \
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Figure NFZ_
• Installstrainreliefinjunctionboxb .
• Insertpowercordthroughstrainreliefandtighten.
• Makesureblack,whiteandgreendishwasherwiresarethreaded
throughsmallholeinjunctionboxbracket.
• Connectlike-coloreddishwasherandpowercordwires.Ifpower
cordwiresarenotcolorcodedconnecttheribbedpowercord
wiretothewhitedishwasherwire,thesmoothpowercordwire
totheblackdishwasherwireandthegroundtothegreen
dishwasherwire.UseUL-listedwirenutsofappropriatesize.
• InstalljunctionboxcoversetasideinStep1,using#10hexhead
screw.Besurewiresarenotpinchedunderthecover.
STEP 8 INSTALL 90 °ELBOW
• Wrap%0elbowwiththreadsealtape.
o
• Installa 90 elbowontothewatervalve.
Frontof Dishwasher
Bracket
90° Elbow-__ l
I
?_-" Fill Hose
ThreadSealTape
Figure0
• Donotovertighten900elbow,watervalvebracketcouldbend
orwatervalvefittingcouldbreak.
• Positiontheendoftheelbowto facetherearofthedishwasher.
STEP 9 JPOSITION WATER LINE AND
HOUSING WIRING
*Position water supplg line and house wiring on the floor
of the enclosure to avoid interference with base of
dishwasher and components under dishwasher.
Figure P
[STEP 10 1INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO
DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT
In this step gou will need the drain hose and clamp set
aside in Step !.
• Stand the dishwasher upright.
• Place drain hose clamp over !-3/!6" inside diameter
end of drain hose with the clamp screw positioned
on the bottom of the hose.
IMPORTANT-Preventdrain hosedamage and
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.
Refer to Figure O.
• 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)
Hag be purchased
from an authorized
GEappliance dealer.
The 10' long hose is
part number GPFIOL.
Tip for leak-free
connections:
HoseStops
• Insert hose against stop on pump.
• Position clamp against front lip of drain hose.
•Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque.
Tip for quiet drain pump operation:
Position hoseclamp with clamp screw on the bottom side
of the hose.Thiswill prevent the clamp from coming in
contact with the rear brace. Clamp contact with the rear
brace could create noisewhen the drain pump isrunning.

Installation Instructions
STEP 11 INSERT DRAIN HOSE
THROUGH CABINET
•Position dishwasher in front of cabinet opening. Insert
drain hose into the hole in cabinet side. Ifa power cord is
used, guide the end through a separate hole.
Maximum
Insulation DrainHose
Blanket Length10'
Hose
HouseWiring
..... PowerCord (If PowerCord
.......-. (If Used) is NOTUsed)
FigureR
TIP: Position water line and house wiring on the floor
to avoid interference with base of dishwasher.
STEP 12 JSLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-
FOURTHS OF THE
WAY INTO CABINET
IMPORTANT- DONOTPUSHAGAINST
FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
,,Grasp the dishwasher bU its sides and slide it into
the opening a few inches at a time.
x
Donotpushagainstfront door
panelwith knee.Damageto
the doorpanelwill occur.
FigureS
• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening
under the sink. Stop pushing when the front of the
dishwasher isa few inches forward of adjacent cabinets.
• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the
dishwasher and there is no interference with
the water line,wiring or any other component.
TIP: Make sure the dishwasher will fit in the cabinet.
Check to be sure the power cable, drain hose, and hot
water line are not trapped behind the dishwasher. Utility
lines trapped behind the dishwasher prevent the
dishwasher from being pushed fully into the enclosure.
STEP 13 SLIDE DISHWASHER INTO
FINAL POSITION
• Pushthe dishwasher the rest of the way into
the cabinet.
• Pushthe sides with your hands. Do not push the
dishwasher with your knee, as this will damage
the door.
• Check that the tub insulation blanket does not get
"bunched-up" or interfere with the springs as you
slide it into the cabinet.
• Center the dishwasher in the opening.
• Front of door panel should be flush with face of
cabinet.
• Carefully open and close the door to ensure that
the door panel does not catch or rub on the cabinet
frame. Referto Figure T below.
• If the door catches or rubs on the frame, reposition
and/or level the unit (seeStep 14) until the door moves
freely and does not contact the cabinet frame.
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DoorFitsand
SwingsBack
BehindCabinet
Frame _i
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Correct
Alignment
FigureT
DoorCatcheson
CabinetFrame
Incorrect
Alignment
10