GE PDW8700, PDW8500, PDW8100, PDW8200, PDW9700 Remove Toekick, Install Power Cord, Install 90 Elbow

Installation Instructions

STEP 2 REMOVE WOOD BASE, INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base! Damage will occur.

•Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back.

•Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood base with an adjustable

wrench or 15/16" socket.

•Discard base.

Approx.

3/4"

Figure J

•Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame, approximately 1/4" from frame as shown.

STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICK

•Remove the two toekick screws.

Toekick

Remove 2

Toekick Screws

Figure K

STEP 4 INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has a factory installed power cord.

The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances.

•Maximum power cord length is 6 feet.

A	B
	Insert Power
Remove
	Cord Wires Thru
Junction Box
Cover	Strain Relief
	and Tighten
		White

GroundBlack

C Check That White, Black and
Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded		D
Thru Small Hole in Bracket
	Use UL Listed
Figure L
	Wire Nuts

•Connect incoming power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to black and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

•Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP 5 INSTALL 90° ELBOW

•Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape.

•Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.

Front of Dishwasher

Water Valve

Bracket

90°

Elbow

Fill

Hose

	Thread
Figure M	Seal Tape

•Do not over tighten 90° elbow, water valve bracket could bend or water valve fitting could break.

•Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher.

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