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Installation Instructions

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STEP 9  INSTALL TRIM PIECES

Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the
dishwasher.

• Locate trim strips inside dishwasher.
• Press trim onto the tub flange on each side. Start with

the top edge, pressing on as you move towards the
bottom.

• Press the two top trim pieces on each side of the latch.
• Open and close the door to check that trim does not

bind and does not interfere with door latch.

Figure P

 STEP 8  SLIDE DISHWASHER

PARTIALLY INTO CABINET

DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES.
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a

time.

• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the open-

ing under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher
is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinets.

• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dish-

washer and there is no interference with the water
line and wiring or any other component.

Do Not Push Against
Front Door Panel With 
Knee. Damage to The 
Door Panel Will Occur.

Figure O

Tip:

 Position water line and house wiring on the floor

to avoid interference with base of dishwasher.

Figure N

STEP 7  INSERT DRAIN HOSE

THROUGH CABINET

• Turn the dishwasher upright and position in front of

the opening. Insert drain hose into the hole in
cabinet side. If a power cord is used, guide the end
through a separate hole.

Power Cord

(If Used)

Insulation 

Blanket

Water

Line

Maximum Drain Hose

Length 10'

House

Wiring

Drain 

Hose

Trim Strip

Trim

Strip

Trim

Strip

Top View

 STEP 6 POSITION WATER 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 M

Water

Line

House

Wiring

5"

5"

4"

4"

6"

6"

4"

Summary of Contents for gdwt708vbb

Page 1: ...he responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty See warranty information Completion Time 1 to 3 Hours New installations require more time than replacement installations IMPORTANT The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required If you received a damaged dishwasher yo...

Page 2: ... must be tested for temperature and pressure Coupler for extending drain line if applicable TOOLS 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 flushing the line 15 16 socket optional for skid removal Gloves For New Installations Only Tubing cutter Drill and appropriate ...

Page 3: ...uire an air gap Is waste tee less than 18 above floor If the answer to either question is YES Method 1 MUST be used If the answers are NO either method may be used CABINET PREPARATION Drill a 1 1 2 dia hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check ...

Page 4: ...ied with 120V 60Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75 C 176 F If the electrical supply does not meet the above requirements call a licensed electrician before proceeding Grounding Instructions Cable Direct This appliance must be connected to a grounded m...

Page 5: ...n accessible location such as under the sink Optional but strongly recom mended and may be required by local codes Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher Install the hot water inlet line using no less than 3 8 O D copper tubing Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19 from rear wall Adjust water heater for 120 F to 150 F temperature Flush water line to cle...

Page 6: ...he National Electrical Code Section 422 and or local codes and ordinances Maximum power cord length is 6 feet Figure J Figure I STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICK Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick Set aside for use in Step 18 STEP 5A INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT Skip this step if drain hose has been pre installed In this step you will need the drain hose set aside prior to Step 1 Remove ho...

Page 7: ...ake sure drain hose is not kinked under the dish washer and there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component Do Not Push Against Front Door Panel With Knee Damage to The Door Panel Will Occur Figure O Tip Position water line and house wiring on the floor to avoid interference with base of dishwasher Figure N STEP 7 INSERT DRAIN HOSE THROUGH CABINET Turn the dishwasher...

Page 8: ...he cabinet The edges of the dishwasher door should be behind the cabinet frame and evenly aligned with the front face of cabinet doors Carefully open and close the door to ensure the door panel is not catching or rubbing on the cabinet frame Figure Q Door Fits and Swings Back Behind Cabinet Frame Correct Alignment Door Catches on Cabinet Frame Incorrect Alignment Figure R STEP 9A INSTALL SIDE MOUN...

Page 9: ...Mounting screws must be driven straight and flush Protruding screw heads could scratch the door panel or control panel and interfere with door operation Method 1 Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet Refer to Step 10 Figure Q and Step 11 Door panel and or control panel must not hit cabinets or countertop Fasten the dishwasher to the un...

Page 10: ... method Waste Tee Installation Method 1 Air gap with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation Waste Tee Installation Method 2 Built in High drain loop with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation Figure Z Figure AA Secure the drain hose to the air gap waste tee or disposer with clamps Note TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION Figure Y Hose Clamp Coupler...

Page 11: ...oise Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water temperature Incoming water temperature must be between 120 F and 150 F 120 F min temperature is required for best wash performance See Prepare Hot Water Line page 5 Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to lubricate the pump seal Turn on water supply Check for leaks Tighten connections if needed Remove protective film if prese...

Page 12: ...ater enters the dishwasher If water does not enter the dishwasher check to be sure that water and power is turned on Check for leaks under the dishwasher If leak is found turn power supply off then tighten connec tions Restore power after leak is corrected Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinets Reposition the dish...

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