Prepare HOT Water Line, Check Door Balance

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" diameter

STEP 2–CHECK DOOR BALANCE

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

•If the door drops when released, increase the spring tension. If the door rises when released, decrease the tension.

hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug

is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.

	1-1/2" Dia.	4"	5" 4"
	1-1/2" Dia.	5"	5" 4"
	Shut-off Hole
Hot	Valve
Hot
	2"		6"
	2"
	From	19" From Wall
Cabinet		19" From Wall

Note: Increase or decrease tension as shown. Adjust both springs

to the same tension setting to correct balance.

Increase

Spring

Tension

Decreas

Spring

Tension

Insert Hook

Over Bracket

Correct

Incorrect

Cabinet Face

Figure F

2" From Floor

Figure G

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 recommended 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" 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.

CAUTION:

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

STEP 1–PREPARATION

Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for use in the listed steps:

Screw kit – Steps 5 or 18 and 15

Side mount kit (some models) – Step 12

Junction box cover – Step 5 or 18

Drain hose and clamp – Step 7

Trim pieces (some models) – Step 11

Owner's Manual - Steps 19 and 22

Product Samples and/or coupons – Step 22

Tip: If door spring adjustment is necessary, check door opening and closing. If door does not open easily or 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 3–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.

1/8"

Figure H

• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/8" from frame as shown.	5

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GE GSD6000, PDW7000 manual Prepare HOT Water Line, Check Door Balance, Preparation

Models: GSD6000 PDW7000