GE PDW8700 Remove Toekick, Install Power Cord, INSTALL 90 ELBOW, Installation Instructions

Models: PDW8600 PDW8800 PDW8700 PDW9200 PDW9800 PDW9700 PDW8200 PDW8100 PDW8500

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STEP 2 REMOVE WOOD BASE, INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

Installation Instructions

STEP 2 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.

3/4"

Figure J

Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame, approximately 1/4" from frame as shown.

STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICK

Remove the two toekick screws.

Toekick

Remove 2

Toekick Screws

Figure K

STEP 4 INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be direct wired or has a factory installed power cord.

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.

A

B

 

Insert Power

 

Remove

 

Cord Wires Thru

 

Junction Box

 

Cover

Strain Relief

 

and Tighten

 

 

White

 

 

GroundIMPORTANT – Do not kick off wood base! Damage will occur.STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICKBlack

C Check That White, Black and

 

 

Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded

D

Thru Small Hole in Bracket

 

Use UL Listed

Figure L

Wire Nuts

 

Connect incoming power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white, black (or smooth) to black and ground to dishwasher green wire. Use UL listed wire nuts of appropriate size.

Replace junction box cover. Be sure wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP 5 INSTALL 90° ELBOW

Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape.

Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve.

Front of Dishwasher

Water Valve

Bracket

90°

Elbow

Fill

Hose

 

Thread

Figure M

Seal Tape

 

Do not over tighten 90° elbow, water valve bracket could bend or water valve fitting could break.

Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher.

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GE PDW8700, PDW8500, PDW8100 Remove Toekick, Install Power Cord, INSTALL 90 ELBOW, Remove Wood Base, Install Leveling Legs