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GE Built-In Dishwasher manual

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    GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Bu ilt -In Dishw asher I f yo u ha ve q ue st io ns , ca ll 8 00 . GE . CAR ES ( 80 0. 43 2. 27 37 ) or v is it o ur w eb si te at : ww w .ge .co m imagination at work IMP OR T ANT – The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future r emoval fr om the enclo[...]

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    P ARTS SUPPLIED: ■ Two #8 Phillips head wood scr ews, 5/8" long to Two #8 Phillips head wood scr ews, 5/8" long to secure dishwasher to underside of countertop (in literature package). Installation Preparation T OOLS YOU WILL NEED: ■ Phillips head screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver ■ 5/16" and 1/4" nutdriver 5/16" [...]

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    Installation Preparation PREP ARE DISHW ASHER ENCLOSURE • The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 17-5/8" to 18" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high fr om fl oor 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 T[...]

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    Installation Preparation PREP ARE ELECTRICAL WIRING #282 French FOR PERSONAL SAFE TY: Remove house fuse or open cir cuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance. #282 French The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can r esult in electric shock . Check with a qualif[...]

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    5 Installation Instructions PREP ARE HO T W A TER LINE • The line may enter from either side, r ear or fl oor 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 , cut an additional 1-1/2" dia. hole to accommodate the water line. If power cor d with plug is used,[...]

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    Installation Instructions STEP 2 AD JUST LE VELING LEGS • Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back. Figure I • Measure installation height and dishwasher height . Extend leveling legs out from the dishw asher base, 1/2" less than installation height . STEP 3 REMOVE T OEKICK • Remove the 4 toekick scre[...]

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    7 Installation Instructions STEP 6 P OSITION W A TER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING • Position water supply line and house wiring on the fl oor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher . Figure M Figure N Figure O STEP 7 INST ALL DRAIN HOSE THROUGH CABINE T • Stand the dishwasher upright and position [...]

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    Counter top Figure T Dishw asher Door 1/2” Min. Installation Instructions 8 STEP 9 P OSITION DISHW ASHER UNDER COUNTER TOP • 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 in[...]

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    9 Installation Instructions STEP 10 LEVEL DISHW ASHER IMP OR T ANT – Dishwasher must be level for pr oper dish rack operation and wash performance. • Make sure 1/2" minimum gap is maintained (see Figur e T). • Place level on door to check that the dishwasher is level side- to-side. Place level on rack track inside tub to check that the d[...]

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    Installation Instructions 10 STEP 12 CONNECT W A TER SUPPL Y 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 . Figure BB Figure CC STEP 13 CONNECT DRAIN LINE FOLLOW ALL L OCAL CODES AND O[...]

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    11 Installation Instructions STEP 14 CONNECT POWER SUPPL Y Skip this step if equipped with power cord. Verify that power is turned off at the sour ce. • Remove junction box cover “ A” . • Locate the three dishwasher wir es, (white, black and green) with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small hole in the junction box “B?[...]

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    Installation Instructions STEP 16 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. – Press ON/OFF button to turn unit on – Press CY CLE SELECT button until light below R[...]