GE PDW7000, GSD6000 manual Connect Drain Line, Drain Line Installation

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Installation Instructions

STEP 17–CONNECT DRAIN LINE

FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

The molded end of the drain hose will fit 5/8" through 1" diameter inlet ports on the air gap, waste tee or disposer.

Determine size of inlet port

Cut drain hose connector on the marked line, if required, to fit the inlet port.

Cutting Line

1"5/8"

IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated portion of hose

Figure X

If a longer drain hose is required and you did not purchase drain hose GPF10L, add up to 42" length for a total of 120" (10 feet) to the factory installed hose. Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection with hose clamps.

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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.

DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION

Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer using the previously determined method.

Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

Figure Z

Method 2 – Built-in “High drain loop” with waste tee or disposer

Fasten to underside

Fasten to underside

of countertop

of countertop

 

32"

32"

 

Min.

18"

18" Min.

 

Min.

 

Min.

Waste Tee Installation

Disposer Installation

 

Figure AA

 

 

IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to

 

disposer, check to be sure that the drain

Remove

plug has been removed. DISHWASHER WILL

 

 

Drain

NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT

Plug

IN PLACE.

 

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Prior to connecting drain hose be sure excess hose is not trapped, kinked or crushed by the dishwasher. Pull excess hose through the cabinet opening to prevent hose damage and pump out issues.

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Contents Nsta l l ati on nstru cti ons Read Carefully Keep These InstructionsMaterials YOU will Need Parts Supplied Installation PackageTools YOU will Need Determine Drain Method Prepare Dishwasher EnclosureDrain Requirements Cabinet PreparationGrounding Instructions-Cable Direct Prepare Electrical WiringGrounding Instructions-Power Cord Models Electrical Connection to DishwasherCheck Door Balance Remove Wood Base Install Leveling LegsPrepare HOT Water Line PreparationSkip this step if drain hose has been pre-installed Install Power CordRemove Toekick Slide Dishwasher THREE-FOURTHS of the WAY Into Cabinet Position Water Line House WiringInstall Trim Pieces Insert Drain Hose Through CabinetLevel Dishwasher Push Dishwasher Into Final PositionMethod Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop Position DISHWASHER, Secure to Countertop or CabinetConnect Water Supply Method Secure dishwasher to cabinet sidesConnect Drain Line Drain Line InstallationMethod 1 Air gap with waste tee or disposer Connect Power Supply Pretest Check ListReplace Toekick Dishwasher WET TestLiterature

GSD6000, PDW7000 specifications

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