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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 dishwasher MUST be insta[...]

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    P ARTS SUPPLIED WITH INST ALL A TION KIT: ■ Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head scr ews, to Two #8-18 x 5/8" Phillips special head scr ews, to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or sides of cabinets. ■ Junction box cover and #10-1/2" hex head screw Junction box cover and #10-1/2" hex head screw ■ Side and top [...]

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    3 Installation Preparation–Enclosur e PREP ARE DISHW ASHER ENCL OSURE Figure A To r educe the risk of shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation. #282 French W ARNING • The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum width and depth of 24" and height of [...]

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      ME THOD 1–Air Gap with W aste Tee or Disposer Disposer Installation ME THOD 2–High Drain Loop with W aste 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. Waste T[...]

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

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    6 Installation Preparation–Hot W ater S upply PREP ARE HOT W A TER SUPPL Y Hot Water Line • The line may enter from either side, r ear , or floor within the shaded area shown in Figur e F . • The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and drain hose, or an additional 1-1/2" diameter hole may be cut to accommodate the[...]

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        STEP 3 – 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[...]

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    Dishwasher Installation 8 Figure M STEP 6 – REMOVE T OEKICK BRA CE Skip this step if your model does not have a sound upgrade kit . If your model does have a sound upgrade kit , this brace must be removed. • Remove the 2 toekick brace screws and toekick brace. Discard brace and set screws aside for use in Step 22. STEP 4 – REMOVE WOOD BASE, I[...]

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    Dishwasher Installation STEP 9 – P OSITION W A TER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING • Position water supply line and house wiring on the fl oor of the enclosure to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher . Figure P Figure Q         ?[...]

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    Dishwasher Installation STEP 12 – SLIDE DISHW ASHER THREE- FOUR THS OF THE W A Y INTO CABINE T IMP OR T ANT – DO NO T PUSH AGAINST FRONT P ANEL WITH KNEES. DAMAGE WILL OC CUR. • Grasp the dishwasher by its sides and slide it into the opening a few inches at a time. • As you proceed, pull the drain hose thr ough the opening under the sink . [...]

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    Door Fits and Swings Back Behind Cabinet Frame Correct Alignment 05A-1183X Door Catches on Cabinet Frame Incorrect Alignment Dishwasher Installation 11 STEP 13 – SLIDE DISHW ASHER INTO FINAL P OSITION • Push the dishwasher the rest of the w ay into the cabinet . • Push the sides with your hands. Do not push the dishwasher with your knee, as t[...]

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    • When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verif y that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at least 1/2". 12 Dishwasher Installation STEP 14 – LEVEL DISHW ASHER IMP OR T ANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance. • For T op Mount Control Models : Make sure 1/2" min[...]

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    Dishwasher Installation 13 STEP 16 – 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 sure that door spring does not rub or con[...]

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    14 Dishwasher Installation STEP 18 – CONNECT POWER SUPPL Y Skip this step if dishwasher is equipped with power cord. Verify that power is turned off at the sour ce. • Locate junction box cover set aside in Step 1. • Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a strain relief . • Loc ate th e thr ee d ish wa she r w ir es , ( wh[...]

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    Dishwasher Installation STEP 20 – DISHW ASHER WE T TEST ■ Turn on power supply (or plug power cor d into outlet , Turn on power supply (or plug power cor d into outlet , if equipped). ■ Start the unit to check for leaks. Start the unit to check for leaks. Front Mount Contr ol Models: – Close & latch door – Push RINSE ONL Y pad – Pus[...]

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    GE Consumer & Industrial General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225 ge.com © 2008 General Electric Company Pub. No. 31-30245 Dwg. No. 206C1559P183 ND 08D-2528 (5/08) SPECIFICA TIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NO TICE      Dishwasher Installa[...]