GE PDW8200 Series PDW9200 Series PDW8400 Series PDW9700 Series* PDW8700 Series PDW9800 Series PDW8800 Series PDW9900 Series PDW8900 Series CDW9000 Ser manual

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    GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances Installation Instructions Built -In Dishw asher If y ou h av e qu es ti on s, c al l 80 0. GE . CARE S (8 00 .4 32 .2 73 7) o r vi si t ou r w eb si te at : ww w .g e. co m In C an ad a ca ll 1 -8 00 -5 61 -3 34 4 or w ww .ge ap pl ia nc es .ca imagination at work IMP OR T ANT – The dishw asher MUST be inst[...]

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    Dishwasher Trim Pieces P ARTS SUPPLIED: ■ Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head scr ews, to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or sides of cabinets. (Screws located in user bag.) ■ Side and top trim pieces ■ Trim Panel Accessory Kit (not shown). Model PDW9700 only ■ Drain Hose, Drain Hose Hanger and Hose Clamp ■ Hex-Head S[...]

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    Installation Preparation PREP ARE DISHW ASHER ENCL OSURE • The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high fr om floor to underside of the countertop. • The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10’ in length for pr oper drainage. W ARNING To r educe the ri[...]

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                     [...]

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       STEP 2 CHECK DOOR BAL ANCE • With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door balance by opening and closing the door . • If the door drops when r eleased, increase the spring tension. If the door rises when released, decr ease the tension. • Position the spring for[...]

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    Installation Instructions 6 STEP 6 INST ALL P OWER CORD Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has a factory installed power cord. Use Power Cor d Kit WX09X70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE Appliance Dealer . The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes [...]

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    7 Installation Instructions STEP 8 P OSITION W A TER 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 . Figure O • Push hose over the drain outlet on the back side of the dishwasher . See Figure P . Push the hose over th[...]

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    Installation Instructions 8 STEP 11 P OSITION DISHW ASHER UNDER COUNTER T OP • Push the dishwasher into the cabinet . • Push the sides with your hands. Do not use your knee against the door since door damage will occur . • Check that the tub insulation blanket does not get “bunched-up” or interfere with the springs as you slide it into th[...]

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    9 Installation Instructions STEP 12 LEVEL DISHW ASHER IMP OR T ANT – Dishw asher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance. • For PDW9200-PDW9900, CDW9000 Series : Make sur e 1/2" minimum gap is maintained (see Figure X). • Place level on door to check that the dishwasher is level side- to-side. Place level on rac[...]

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    Installation Instructions 10 STEP 14 CONNECT W A TER SUPPL Y Connect water supply line to the 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 . IMP OR T ANT – Check to be sur e that door spring does not rub or cont[...]

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    11 Installation Instructions STEP 16 CONNECT POWER SUPPL Y Skip this step if dishwasher is equipped with power cord. Verify that power is turned off at the sour ce. If a power cord with plug is used, pr oceed to Step 16. • Locate the junction box cover within the user bag. • Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a strain reli[...]

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    Installation Instructions STEP 18 DISHW ASHER WE T TEST ■ Turn on power supply (or plug power cor d into outlet , if equipped). ■ Start the unit to check for leaks. PDW8200-PDW8900 Series: – Latch door – Push RINSE ONL Y pad – Push ST ART/RESET pad one time PDW9200-PDW9900, CDW9000 Series: – Push RINSE ONL Y pad – Push ST ART/RESET pa[...]

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    GE Consumer & Industrial General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225 ge.com © 2007 General Electric Company Pub. No. 31-30233 Dwg. No. 206C1559P172 ND 07D-2219 (4/07) SPECIFICA TIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NO TICE[...]