GE Built-In Dishwasher Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure, Drain Requirements, Determine Drain Method

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Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

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

This Wall Area must be Free of Pipes or wires

34-1/2" ± 1/2"			24"
Underside of	5"	4"	5" 4"Min.
Countertop

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.

to Floor		Cabinets
	6"	Square
		and
17 5/8" Min.		Plumb
Floor MUST	18" Max.
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be Even with
Room Floor	Must Enter Shaded Area

Figure A

CLEARANCES: When installed into a corner, allow 2” min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances. Allow 25-5/8" min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B

Countertop

Dishwasher

25-5/8"

•The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 17-5/8" to 18" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to underside of the countertop.

Clearance for Door

Opening 2" Minimum

Figure B

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

•Follow local codes and ordinances.

•Do not exceed 10’ distance to drain.

•Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose.

NOTE: Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following questions.

■ Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap? ■ Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?

If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST be used.

• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.

CABINET PREPARATION

•Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.

IMPORTANT: When connecting drain line to disposer, check to be sure that drain plug has been removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

Figure C

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

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Figure D

Method 2 – Drain Hose Routing

When not using an air gap, the drain hose must be routed to form a high loop of at least 32" to prevent siphoning. See Step 15 on page 10.

CAUTION:

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor level. Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with an air gap or 32" minimum high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher, which may cause damage.

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