GE ZBD5700 manual

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    GE Monogram ® Installation Instr uctions with Optional T rim Kit Installation Instr uctions Built-In Dishwashers Models ZBD5600 ZBD5700 ZBD5900[...]

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    2 Before you begin - Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future r[...]

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    3 Design Information Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers Models Available ZBD5600 WW , ZBD5700 WW White Dishwashers ZBD5600 BB, ZBD5700 BB Black Dishwashers ZBD5900 SS Stainless Steel Dishwasher These dishwashers ar e designed for versatility , adaptable to virtually any installation. These models have a full length trimless door without the tradi[...]

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    4 Design Information Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers Standard installation in 24” deep cabinets • Install in standard 24” deep cabinets: – The dishwasher door will be flush with the fr ont face of adjacent cabinetr y . • With a 3/4” thick custom door panel in place, the exterior is trimless and fits flush to adjacent cabinetr y . ?[...]

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    5 Installation Infor mation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers Par ts Supplied Remove the hardware accessor y bag and other parts from inside or taped to the outside of the dishwasher . Check contents against drawings to insure that all par ts ar e included. ■ ■ 2 toekick slides ■ ■ 2 toekick support brackets ■ ■ 2 side trim pieces ?[...]

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    6 Installation Preparation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher Materials Y ou W ill Need: (not supplied) ■ ■ 90 ° elbow (3/8" NPT external thread on one end and opposite end to fit hot water supply line) ■ ■ Thread seal tape ■ ■ UL listed wire nuts (3) For new installations only: ■ ■ Air gap for drain hose, if required ■ ■[...]

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    7 Installation Preparation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher • The rough cabinet opening must be 24” min. deep, 23-5/8” min. to 24” max. wide. The opening height should be 34” min. and 35” max. • The opening should be fr ee of extraneous pipes and wires. Pr epare the Opening W ater Supply • Hot water line may enter from either sid[...]

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    8 Installation Preparation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwashers Electrical Requir ements: These dishwashers must be supplied with a 120 volt, 60 Hz power supply with an indi- vidual, properly gr ounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp fuse or cir cuit breaker or time delay fuse. • Wiring must be 2 wire with ground. • If electrical su[...]

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    9 Installation Preparation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher Prepare drain plumbing • Follow local codes and ordinances. • Dishwasher drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length for proper drainage. – The dishwasher is supplied with a 3/4” I.D. drain hose, 78” long. Add up to 42” length to the factor y supplied hose if necessar y . ?[...]

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    10 Installation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher Install Custom Door Panel • If you intend to install custom door panels, refer to installation instr uctions provided in this booklet. The panels should be in place before installing the dishwasher . Step 1 Remove wood base Step 2 Install leveling legs & toekick brackets • Un-wrap the drai[...]

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    11 Installation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher Step 3 Install W ater Inlet Fittings Step 4 Install power cord (If used) Skip this step If dishwasher will be wired direct. • Install the 90 ° elbow onto the water inlet. Use thread sealing tape or pipe thread compound. • The 90 ° elbow should face the left or right side, depending on water [...]

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    12 Installation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher Step 5 Level the Dishwasher Step 6 Slide Dishwasher Into Opening • Carefully upright the dishwasher , taking care not to bend the leveling legs. Make sure the leveling leg locking nuts are secure. • Check to be sure the dishwasher is level and at the cutout height. • Inser t drain hose into [...]

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    13 Installation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher • Follow all local codes and ordinances. Drain Line Pr eparation • The dishwasher is supplied with a 78” long corr ugated drain hose. • If the location requir es a longer drain hose, add up to 42” length to the supplied hose. Use 3/4” inside diameter hose and thin wall copper coupler t[...]

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    14 Installation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher Step 10 Secure Dishwasher to Counter top or Cabinetr y T o maintain position and alignment the dishwasher must be secur ed to the counter top or to adjacent cabinetr y . If countertop is of stone or other hard material, secure the dishwasher to adjacent cabinets. • Check to be sure that dishwash[...]

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    15 Installation Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher • Install toekick slides to toekick support brackets. Use slide stamped “L” on left and “R” on right side. • Align front and inner toekicks, matching screw holes. • Align toekick to second screw hole in toekick slide as illustrated. • Install color matched screws “E” through th[...]

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    16 ZPF25 Custom Door Panel Kit 1/4" Thick Custom Door Panel • Cut door panel to the dimensions shown. • The bottom left and right corners should be cut at 1/4” radius. See illustration. Note: The trim will conceal the cut edges of the panels. T o prevent electrical shock, disconnect electrical power supply to dishwasher before changing p[...]

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    17 ZPF25 Custom Door Panel Kit 1/4" Thick Custom Door Panel • Place the supplied metal door on a flat sur face. • Place the custom panel on top of the metal door . • Place supplied trim over the custom panel. • Press trim to panel and install the color matched screws provided. Install 3 screws on each side and 2 scr ews on the bottom. [...]

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    18 ZPF25 Custom Door Panel Kit 1/4" Thick Custom Door Panel The additional weight of the custom panel may require that the heavy door springs be installed. T est Door Balance • With one hand under the door , slowly open the door fully . • Open and close the door to check for proper balance. Correct door balance should prevent the door from[...]

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    19 ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit 3/4" Thick Custom Door Panel ZPF75B, Black ZPF75W , White Tools and Materials required • Phillips screwdriver • Gloves to protect against sharp edges • Nut driver Step 1: Deter mine Custom Panel Sizes The custom panel should be constr ucted in the same manner as cabinet doors. All edges can be seen and must be f[...]

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    20 ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit 3/4" Thick Custom Door Panel Step 2 Remove Existing Metal Door • Open the door fully . Caution: One person should hold the door while the other backs out screws to prevent the metal door from falling. • Remove 6 screws on the inside of the frame. Retain screws. • Remove the 2 screws with o-rings located in the b[...]

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    21 ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit 3/4" Thick Custom Door Panel Step 5 Install Assembled Door onto Dishwasher Note: One person should hold the door while the other installs screws to prevent the door assembly from falling. • Check to be sure that foam inserts are in place. • Hold the assembled door to dishwasher inner door and slide up against cont[...]

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    22 ZPF75 Custom Panel Kit 3/4" Thick Custom Door Panel Step 7 Install Custom T oekick • Slip toekick slides into guides by pulling out the metal tabs. • Hold custom panel against toekick slides and mark screw hole locations. • Remove toekick and drill 1/8" pilot holes. • Remove toekick slides and secure panel to slides with 2 scre[...]

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    23 Notes Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher[...]

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    Pub. No. 49-5860-1 Printed in USA  1999 GE Appliances (N.D. 458) 9/99 Part Number: C82 0017x Issue A NOTE: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. T o obtain specific information concer ning any Monogram pr oduct or ser vice, call GE Answer Center ® consumer information ser vice at 800.62[...]