GE PDW8400JBB, PDW8400JCC Installation Preparation-Enclosure, Prepare Dishwasher Enclosure

Installation Preparation–Enclosure

PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE

WARNING

To reduce the risk of shock, fire, or injury to persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.

•The rough cabinet opening must have a minimum width and depth of 24" and height of 34-1/2" ± 1/4" from the floor to the underside of the countertop.

•The back wall should be free of pipes or wires.

•Adjacent cabinets should be square and plumb to ensure a good fit. Refer to Figure A

•For a corner installation, allow 2" minimum clearance between the dishwasher and the adjacent wall.

•Provide at least 28-3/8" in front of the dishwasher to allow the dishwasher door to open fully. Refer to Figure B

This Wall Area must be Free of Pipes or wires

34-1/2" ± 1/4"					24"
Underside of	5"	4"	5"	4"	Minimum
Countertop
to Floor
						Cabinets
						Square
					6"	and
		24"				Plumb
		Minimum
Floor MUST
be Even with			Plumbing and Electric Service
Room Floor			Must Enter Shaded Area

Figure A

•The dishwasher must be installed no more than 10 feet from sink for proper drainage.

•The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides, and back.

•The dishwasher must not support any part of the enclosure.

	Clearances:
Countertop	In a corner installation, provide at
	least 2" clearance between the
	dishwasher and the adjacent
Dishwasher	cabinet, wall, or other appliance.
	Provide at least 28-3/8" of clearance
	in front of the dishwasher.

28-3/8" Minimum

2" Minimum

Figure B

•Make sure the floor is level inside the opening and even with the finished floor of the kitchen. This will facilitate removal of the dishwasher at a later date for service, if needed.

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a elevated platform

The elevated platform must be flat and level.

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