GE PDW8400JBB, PDW8400JCC Installation Preparation-Enclosure, Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure

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Installation Preparation–Enclosure

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

WARNING

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

•The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum width and depth of 24" and height of 34-1/2" ± 1/4" from the floor to the 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. Refer to Figure A

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

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

This Wall Area must be Free of Pipes or wires

34-1/2" ± 1/4"

 

 

 

 

24"

 

Underside of

5"

4"

5"

4"

Minimum

Countertop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to Floor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabinets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Square

 

 

 

 

 

6"

and

 

 

24"

 

 

 

Plumb

 

 

Minimum

 

 

 

Floor MUST

 

 

 

 

 

be Even with

 

Plumbing and Electric Service

Room Floor

 

Must Enter Shaded Area

Figure A

•The dishwasher must be installed no more than 10 feet from sink for proper drainage.

•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides, and back.

•The dishwasher must not support any part of the enclosure.

 

Clearances:

Countertop

In a corner installation, provide at

least 2" clearance between the

 

 

dishwasher and the adjacent

Dishwasher

cabinet, wall, or other appliance.

Provide at least 28-3/8" of clearance

 

 

in front of the dishwasher.

28-3/8" Minimum

2" Minimum

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.

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a elevated platform

The elevated platform must be flat and level.

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Contents Read and observe all Cautions and Warnings Read Carefully Keep These InstructionsTools YOU will Need Installation PreparationParts Supplied with Installation KIT Materials YOU will NeedPrepare Dishwasher Enclosure Installation Preparation-EnclosureMethod 2-High Drain Loop with Waste Tee or Disposer Installation Preparation-DrainPrepare Drain Plumbing Method 1-Air Gap with Waste Tee or DisposerPrepare Electrical Wiring Installation Preparation-Electrical SupplyWater Line Connection Installation Preparation-Hot Water SupplyPrepare HOT Water Supply Hot Water LineCheck Door Balance Dishwasher InstallationInstall Trim Pieces Locate Installation ItemsRemove Toekick Remove Wood Base Install Leveling LegsInstall Power Cord Remove Toekick BraceTip for quiet drain pump operation Install 90 ElbowPosition Water Line and House Wiring Tip for leak free connectionsSlide Dishwasher THREE- Fourths of the WAY Into Cabinet Insert Drain Hose Through CabinetFigure U Slide Dishwasher Into Final PositionMethod Level DishwasherMethod 1 Air gap with waste tee or disposer Drain Line InstallationConnect Water Supply Connect Drain LinePretest Check List WarrantyTop Mount Control Models Install Sound Upgrade KIT if EquippedDishwasher WET Test Front Mount Control ModelsLiterature Install Toekick

PDW8400JWW, PDW8400JCC, PDW8400JBB specifications

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