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" dia. hole to accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used, water line must not pass through power cord hole.

Shut-off1-1/2" Dia.

Valve Hole

STEP 1 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.

•Position the spring for increased or decreased tension as required.

•Model families have different spring mounting holes and tension adjustment methods. Refer to the appro- priate figure for your model.

PDW8100-PDW8800 Series

INCREASE

Hot

From

Cabinet

Cabinet Face

Figure F

19" From Wall

2" From Floor

DECREASE

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 recom- mended 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" O.D. 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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape

and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher.

PDW9200-PDW9800 Series

Use This

Mounting

Hole

Pulley

Decrease

Tension

Shoulder	Correct Spring	Increase
Figure H		Tension
	Cable Routing

TIP: If door does not open easily or falls too quickly, check the spring cable routing. Check that the cable is properly aligned on the pulley (as shown).

PDW8600, PDW8800, PDW8700, PDW9200, PDW9800 specifications

The GE PDW8500, PDW8200, PDW8400, and PDW8600 are part of General Electric's advanced lineup of Profile series dishwashers, designed to offer high efficiency, superior cleaning performance, and integrated smart technologies. Each model comes with unique features tailored to meet various user needs, making them ideal choices for modern kitchens.

The GE PDW8500 is distinguished by its cutting-edge third rack design, which maximizes loading capacity for utensils and small kitchen tools. This model boasts an impressive cleaning performance with its high-pressure wash system that ensures dishes come out sparkling clean. It features a stainless steel interior for improved drying and longevity, alongside a built-in water softener that helps prevent hard water stains on glassware.

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In summary, the GE PDW8500, PDW8200, PDW8400, and PDW8600 offer various features tailored to diverse consumer needs, including third racks for additional capacity, smart technologies for remotes operations, and quiet, efficient performance. These dishwashers exemplify GE's commitment to quality and innovation in home appliance design, making them invaluable assets in any kitchen setting.

GE PDW9200, PDW8500, PDW8100, PDW8200, PDW9700, PDW9800 Prepare HOT Water Line, Check Door Balance

Models: PDW8600 PDW8800 PDW8700 PDW9200 PDW9800 PDW9700 PDW8200 PDW8100 PDW8500