GE Monogram Built-In Dishwashers Advance Planning, Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure

Installation Preparation

ADVANCE PLANNING

•These dishwashers are designed for versatility, adaptable to virtually any installation.

•All models have a full-length door without the traditional access panel.

•These dishwashers may be installed beneath countertops of stone or other materials that will not accept screws. No trim kit required.

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

	This Wall Area
	must be Free of
	Pipes or wires
34-1/2" ± 1/4"			24"Min.
Underside of
	5"	5"	4"
Countertop
to Floor
	4"
			6"
	24"Min.
	Floor MUST
	be Even with
	Room Floor
Figure A

Cabinets

Square

and

Plumb

24"

24"

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a elevated platform

	The elevated platform must be flat
	and level.
	• The dishwasher must be installed no
34"
	more than 10 feet from a sink for proper
Adjustable	drainage.
to 35"
	• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed
	on the top, sides and back.
	• The dishwasher must not support any
	part of the enclosure.
	Figure B
		Countertop

*Dishwasher models ZBD6900PII and ZBD8900PII require a 3/4" thick custom panel and will be 24-3/4" deep.

•The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside of the countertop.

•The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.

•Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a good fit (Figure A).

•For a corner installation, allow 2" minimum clearance between the dishwasher and the adjacent wall.

•Plumbing and electrical service must enter the shaded area.

•The dishwasher must be installed so that the drain hose is no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.

•Provide at least 28-3/8" in front of the dishwasher to allow the dishwasher door to open fully (Figure B).

•Make sure the floor is level inside the opening and even with the finished floor of the kitchen. This will facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date for service, if needed.

Dishwasher

28-3/8"Min.

2" Minimum

CLEARANCES: In a corner installation, provide at least 2" clearance between the dishwasher and the adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliance.

Provide at least 28-3/8" of clearance in front of the dishwasher (Figure B).

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