Dishwasher Installation

STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be permanently connected to the house electrical system.

In this step you will need the junction box cover and the #10 x 1/2" hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1.

The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances. Maximum power cord length is 6 feet . Power Cord Kit WX09X70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.

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•Install strain relief in junction box bracket .•Insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.

•Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are threaded through small hole in junction box bracket.

•Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white wire, black (or smooth) to dishwasher black wire and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use UL-listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

•Install junction box cover using #10 hex-head screw. Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP 6: INSTALL 90° ELBOW
STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TOPUMP OUTLETSkip this step if drain hose has been preinstalled.In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in Step 1.•Stand dishwasher upright .

•Place drain hose clamp over 1-3/16" diameter end of drain hose. Position clamp so screw is on bottom side of hose. Refer to Figure L.

IMPORTANT – Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.

•Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure L.

•Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the pump outlet .•Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose and tighten clamp.

NOTE: Drain hose supplied with dishwasher is approximately 78" long. If a longer hose is needed, a 120" long hose (10 feet) may be purchased from an authorized GE appliance dealer.

The 10' long hosePump Outlet Hose Stops is part numberGPF10L.

Hose Clamp

Check Valve

Do Not Remove

 

• Wrap a 90° elbow with

thread seal tape.
• Thread 90° elbow
onto the water valve.
• Do not overtighten
elbow. Water valve

Front of Dishwasher

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bracket could
bend or water valve
fitting could break.
• Position the end of
the elbow to face the

rear of the dishwasher.

90° Elbow

Water Valve

Bracket

Fill

Hose

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges. Make a leak free connection.

Insert hose against stop on pump. Position clamp against front lip of drain hose with clamp screw on bottom side of hose. Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque.

Thread Seal Tape

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Tip: Reduce drain pump noise.

Position drain hose clamp so screw is on the bottom side of the hose. This will prevent noise caused by the clamp coming in contact with the tub bottom. Refer to Figure L.

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