GE manual Level Dishwasher, Method Secure dishwasher to wood countertop, Either Method

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Installation Instructions

STEP 12 LEVEL DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance.

For PDW9200-PDW9900, CDW9000 Series: Make sure 1/2" minimum gap is maintained (see Figure X).

Place level on door to check that the dishwasher is level side- to-side. Place level on rack track inside tub to check that the dishwasher is level front-to-back.

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If the dishwasher is not level, adjust the four leveling legs individually.

If adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required, access it by loosening junction box bracket screw (through the access hole) and rotate bracket clockwise.

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Tip: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher. If the rack rolls in either direction, the dishwasher must be leveled again.

If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.

IMPORTANT – After leveling, verify that the dishwasher is still in the correct position shown in Step 11.

STEP 13 SECURE DISHWASHER TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

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2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.

 

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with door closing.

 

 

 

 

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Secure dishwasher to wood countertop

Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop with the 2 Phillips special head screws provided.

Method 2

Secure dishwasher with side-mounting brackets

Remove plug buttons (one on each side).

Install screws through the dishwasher side mount bracket and into the adjacent cabinet on each side. Reinstall plug buttons.

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For PDW9200-PDW9900, CDW9000 Series: When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verify that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at least 1/2".

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Contents Read and observe all Cautions and Warnings Read Carefully Keep These InstructionsMaterials YOU will Need Parts SuppliedTools YOU will Need Tubing cutter Drill and appropriate bits Hole saw setDrain Requirements Prepare Dishwasher EnclosureDetermine Drain Method Cabinet PreparationGrounding Instructions-Power Cord Models Prepare Electrical WiringElectrical Requirements Grounding Instructions-Cable DirectInstall Trim Pieces Prepare HOT Water LineCheck Door Balance Install Power Cord Remove Wood Base Install Leveling LegsRemove Toekick Remove Toekick BraceInstall Drain HOSE, Guide Install 90 ElbowSlide Dishwasher Partially Into Cabinet Be careful not to damagePositioning for PDW9200-PDW9900, CDW9000 Series Position Dishwasher Under CountertopMethod Secure dishwasher to wood countertop Level DishwasherMethod Secure dishwasher with side-mounting brackets Either MethodDrain Line Installation Connect Water SupplyConnect Drain Line Pretest Check List Connect Power SupplyReplace Toekick Brace and Toekick Dishwasher WET TestLiterature PDW8200-PDW8900 SeriesPage Page Page Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

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