Dishwasher Installation
STEP 4 – 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"
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•Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame approximately 1/8" from frame as shown.
STEP 7 – INSTALL POWER CORD
Skip this step if dishwasher will be permanently connected to the house electrical system.
In this step you will need the junction box cover and the #10 x 1/2" hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1.
The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and ordinances. Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord Kit WX09X70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.
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Ground | Black |
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STEP 5 – REMOVE TOEKICK
•Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick.
Set aside for use in Step 23.
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•Install strain relief in junction box bracket.
•Insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.
•Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are threaded through small hole in junction box bracket.
•Connect like colored dishwasher and power cord wires. If power cord wires are not color coded, connect the ribbed power cord wire to the white dishwasher wire, the smooth power cord wire to the black dishwasher wire and the ground to the green dishwasher wire. Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size.
•Install junction box cover set aside in Step 1, using #10 hex head screw. Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover.
STEP 6 – REMOVE TOEKICK BRACE
Skip this step if your model does not have a sound upgrade kit. If your model does have a sound upgrade kit, this brace must be removed.
•Remove the 2 toekick brace screws and
toekick brace. Discard brace and set screws aside for use in Step 22.
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