GE PDW8400JCC Installation Preparation-Drain, Prepare Drain Plumbing, Drain Requirements

Installation Preparation–Drain

PREPARE DRAIN PLUMBING

Drain Requirements

•Drain hose must not exceed 10 feet in length.

•A high drain loop or air gap is required. See below.

Drain Method

The type of drain installation depends on the following:

•Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?

•Is waste tee less than 18" above the floor?

If the answer to either question is yes, an air gap must be used. Refer to Method 1 (Figure C) in the adjacent illustrations.

If both answers are no, either an air gap or high drain loop may be used. Refer to Method 1 (Figure C) or Method 2 (Figure D) in the adjacent illustrations

Note

Drain hose elevation must not exceed 48".

Special consideration for a dishwasher installed on a elevated platform

lf the dishwasher is installed on an elevated platform, a high drain loop of at least 32" above the platform must be provided in addition to the air gap or drain loop requirement determined above. This is necessary for proper drain performance.

METHOD 1–Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer

Figure C

Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation

METHOD 2–High Drain Loop with Waste Tee or Disposer

Use the drain hose hanger included in the installation kit to attach the drain hose to the underside of the countertop. Attachment will be made in a later step.

32"	32"
	Min.
18" Min.	18"
Min.
	Min.
	Figure D
Waste Tee Installation	Disposer Installation

Install waste tee or disposer and the air gap according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION

An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor level. Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with an air gap or 32" minimum high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher, which may cause damage.

Cabinet Preparation for drain line

Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded area shown in Figure A for the drain hose. Make sure there are no sharp edges. The drain hose will be passed through this hole and connected to the drain in a later step.

IMPORTANT – When
connecting the drain line to a
disposer, check to be sure that
drain plug has been removed.	Remove
Dishwasher will not drain if
	Drain
plug is left in place.
	Plug

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