GE PDW8400JBB Level Dishwasher, Secure Dishwasher To Countertop Or Cabinet, Method, Wood Cooktop

Junction Box Access Hole

Turn Legs to Adjust

Dishwasher Installation

STEP 14 – LEVEL DISHWASHER

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

•For Top Mount Control Models:

Make sure 1/2" minimum gap is maintained.

•For All Models:

Place level on door to check that the dishwasher is level side-to-side. Remove lower

rack, place level on lower rack track inside tub to

check that the dishwasher is level front-to-back.

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•If the dishwasher is not level, adjust the four leveling legs as illustrated in Figure Y.

• If adjustment to the

right rear leveling leg

is required, access it by loosening the junction box bracket screw (through the access hole) and

rotate bracket clockwise.

Figure Y

•The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is centered left to right and front to back. The dishwasher door should close without hitting the sides of the tub,

•Replace the lower rack when leveling is complete.

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for poor wash performance and rack operation.

Pull the dish racks half way out. They should remain stationary. Open and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening without hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own, or the door hits the side of the tub, re-level the dishwasher.

IMPORTANT – After leveling, verify that the dishwasher is centered in the enclosure and the door does not hit adjacent cabinets.

STEP 15 – SECURE DISHWASHER TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET

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countertops are granite or
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accept screws, use Method
2 to secure dishwasher at the sides.
IMPORTANT –		Wood Cooktop
Avoid unnecessary
service charges.
Drive screws straight
and flush. Protruding		Screws
screw heads will
scratch the top or	Figure AA
sides of the control

panel and can interfere with door closing.

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 BB

Either Method–For Top Mount Control Models. Make certain 1/2" gap minimum is maintained.

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

Countertop

1/2"
Min.	Dishwasher Door

Figure CC

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