GE GLD6500LWW/CC/BB IMPORTANT - When, Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure, Drain Requirements

Drain Hose Hanger

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

Installation Preparation

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

		This Wall Area
		must be Free
		of Pipes or		24"
34-1/2"1/4"		wires
Underside of	5"	4"	5"	Min.
				4"
Countertop
to Floor	Plumbing and Electric Service
	Must Enter Inside This Area			Cabinets

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.

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

•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

	Square
6"	and
	Plumb

CLEARANCES: When installed into a corner, allow 2" min. clearance

Countertop

Floor MUST be Even With Room Floor.

24"

Min.

between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances. Allow 28-3/8" min. clear-

Dishwasher

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

ance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure B

28-3/8"

Clearance for Door Opening 2" Minimum

Figure B

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

•Follow local codes and ordinances.

•Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.

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.

Figure C

Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

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

Drain Hose Hanger

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,	Remove
check to be sure that drain plug has
	Drain
been removed. DISHWASHER WILL	Plug
NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.

32" 18" Min. Min.

Figure D

Method 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges

Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

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