Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enter from either side, rear or floor

within the shaded area shown in Figure F.

• The line may pass through the same hole as the

electrical cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional

1-1/2" dia. hole to accommodate the water line. If

power cord with plug is used, water line must not pass

STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE

With dishwasher on wood skid, check the door balance by opening and closing the door.

•If door drops open when released, increase spring tension. If door closes when released, decrease tension.

through power cord hole.

Note: Increase or decrease tension as shown. Adjust both springs to the same tension setting to correct balance.

Increase

Spring

Tension

Insert

Hook

Over

Bracket

Shut-off

Valve

Hot

2"

From

Cabinet

1-1/2" Dia.

4"

5"

4"

5"

Hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6"

 

19" From Wall

 

 

 

2" From Floor

 

 

Decrease

Spring

Tension

Figure G

Correct

Incorrect

Cabinet Face

TIP: If door spring adjustment is necessary, check door opening and closing. If door does not open easily or

Figure F

Water Line Connection

•Turn off the water supply.

•Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recom- mended and may be required by local codes.)

•Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19" from rear wall.

•Adjust water heater for 120°F to 150°F temperature.

•Flush water line to clean out debris.

•The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opened.

Before You Begin

Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher.

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falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place by “shoulders” on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders.

STEP 2 REMOVE WOOD BASE, INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

IMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base! Damage will occur.

•Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back.

•Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood base with an adjustable

wrench or 15/16" socket.

• Discard base.

Approx.

1/4"

Figure H

•Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame, approximately 1/4" from frame as shown.

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GHDA980, GHDA960, GSD6500, GSD6100, GSD6900 specifications

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