GE GLD6500LWW/CC/BB 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 IMP OR T ANT – The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future r emoval fr om the enclosure if service is r[...]

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    T OOLS YOU WILL NEED: ® Phillips head screwdriver ® 1/4" and 5/16" nutdriver ® 6" Adjustable wrench ® Level ® Carpenters square ® Measuring tape ® Safety glasses ® Flashlight ® Bucket to catch water when fl ushing the line ® 15/16" socket (optional for skid removal) ® Gloves For New Installations Only: ® Tubing cutt[...]

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    Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer An air gap must be used when required by local codes and or di- nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer ’s instructions. PREP ARE DISHW ASHER ENCLOSURE • The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high fr om floor [...]

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    For models equipped with power cor d: Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet , have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician. Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing • The wiring may enter the opening from either side, r ear or the floor within the shaded area illustrated above in Figur e E and[...]

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    PREP ARE HO T W A TER 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 , cut an additional 1-1/2" diameter hole to accommodate the water line. If power cor d with plug is used, water line must not pass [...]

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    Dishwasher Installation Figure G • Screw leveling legs back into the dishw asher frame, approximately 1/8" fr om frame as shown. 756Dia39 923-10B A p p r o x . 1 / 8 " 625Dia30 CA UTION CA UTION CA UTION CA UTION CA UTION Do not remove w ood base until you are ready to install the dishw asher . The dishwasher will tip over when the door[...]

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    STEP 6: INST ALL 90° ELBOW • Wrap a 90° elbow with thread seal tape. • Thread 90° elbow onto the water valv e. • Do not over tighten elbow . Water valve bracket could bend or water valv e fitting could break. • Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher . Figure K Figure J Tip : Avoid unnecessary servic e charges. M[...]

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    212Dia9 Power Cord (If Used) Insulation Blanket Wate r Line Maximum Drain Hose Length 10' House Wiring Drain Hose Figure N STEP 9: INST ALL DRAIN HOSE, THROUGH CABINE T • Position dishwasher in fr ont of cabinet opening. Insert drain hose into the hole in cabinet side. If a power cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole. STEP 8: P[...]

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    STEP 13: PUSH DISHW ASHER INT O FINAL P OSITION • Check the tub insulation blanket , if equipped, to be sure it is smoothly wrapped around the tub. It should not be “bunched up” and it must not interfere with the door springs. If the insulation is “bunched up” or interfering with the springs, straighten and re-center the blanket prior to [...]

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    Dishwasher Installation Figure R STEP 14: LEVEL DISHW ASHER IMP OR T ANT – Dishwasher must be level for pr oper dish rack operation, wash performance and door operation. The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and fr ont to back. This assures the dish racks will not r oll in or out on their own, circulation water will fl ow to the pump inle[...]

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    • Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using the previously determined method. Secur e hose with a screw type clamp. Waste Tee Installation Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation Waste Tee Installation Method 2 – “High drain loop ” with waste tee or disposer With this method you will need the d[...]

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    Dishwasher Installation Figure AA STEP 18: CONNECT POWER SUPPL Y If a power cord with plug is alr eady installed proceed to Step 19. #282 French If house wiring is not 2-wire with gr ound, a ground must be pr ovided by the installer . When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and aluminum- to-copper connectors W [...]

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    Dishwasher Installation STEP 20: DISHW ASHER WE T TEST ■ Turn on power supply or plug pow er cord into outlet , Turn on power supply or plug pow er cord into outlet , if equipped. ■ Latch door . Latch door . ■ Push “Rinse Only” pad. Push “Rinse Only” pad. ■ Push Start/Reset pad one time. Dishwasher should start . Push Start/Reset pa[...]

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