Level Dishwasher | GE Built-In Dishwasher guide

Installation Instructions

STEP 10 LEVEL DISHWASHER

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

•Make sure 1/2" minimum gap is maintained (see Figure T).

•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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STEP 11 SECURE DISHWASHER TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

	In this step you will need	Side-Mounting
	the 2 Phillips special head	Bracket
	screws set aside prior to
	Step 1. The dishwasher	top
	must be secured to the	top
	must be secured to the	Mounting
	countertop or the cabinet	Mounting
	countertop or the cabinet	brackets
	sides. When countertops	Figure W
	are made of wood,	Figure W
	use Method 1. When

countertops are granite or other materials that will not accept screws, use Method

2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.

Figure X

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Figure U

IMPORTANT –

Drive screws straight and flush. Protruding screw heads will scratch the top or sides of the control panel and can interfere with door closing.

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Figure Y

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

Turn Legs to Adjust

Figure V

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 9.

Method 1

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.

Granite Countertop

Plug Buttons

Screws

Figure Z

Either Method

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Figure AA

When step is complete, close dishwasher door and verify that gap between countertop and top of dishwasher door is at least 1/2".