PDW9700N

GE Profile™ Dishwasher with SmartDispense™ Technology

Custom Dishwasher Door Panel Template

GE Pub. No. 5-X063

Order GE Pub. No. 5-X063

Call 1-800-626-2000

For a full-size panel template with complete panel installation instructions.

For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000.

 

Trim Around Dotted Line

Top of Panel

Top of Panel

Trim Around Dotted Line

 

 

 

 

 

2-9/32"

 

 

2-9/32"

11-5/16"

 

11-5/16"

 

 

Drill 3/32"

 

 

 

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

 

 

 

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

 

 

 

3/32" Deep

3/4" Thick Custom Panel

STEP 5 INSTALL CUSTOM HANDLE

Screws Must

 

 

 

 

Be Countersunk

 

Template Instructions for

A custom handle must be installed onto the panel

Into Panel

4-1/2" Max.

before the panel is secured to the dishwasher door.

 

From Top

• The handle should be installed so that it aligns with

 

of Panel

Top Control Integrated Profile and

 

 

adjacent drawer handles, or 4-1/2" max. from the

 

Handle

top of the panel. Secure the handle in the same

Custom

 

Monogram Dishwasher Models

manner as cabinet handles. Screws must be

Door Panel

 

countersunk into the panel.

 

 

The custom panel should be sized to your installation situation. See Step 1. For easier

STEP 6 INSTALL ASSEMBLED PANEL

 

Custom

installation the custom panel and custom handle should be attached before installing the

 

 

Panel

dishwasher. Use this template to locate mounting screws and spacers on the custom panel.

• Secure the panel to the door by inserting the top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and bottom mounting screws with spacers into

Dishwasher

 

 

 

 

 

the matching keyhole slots.

Door

 

 

 

 

 

• Make sure all 4 spacers engage the keyhole slots.

 

Shoulder Washers

IMPORTANT

 

PARTS INCLUDED:

• Press the panel against the door and push

 

Engage Keyhole

 

 

Slots

• A custom handle must be installed onto the custom

(4) Spacers

downward until the spacers are fully engaged

 

 

panel. Install the custom handle 4-1/2" max. from

(4) #8 x 5/8" Phillips truss head stainless steel screws

into the key hole slots. The panel should align

 

 

the top of the panel.

 

(3) #8 x 1-3/4" Phillips truss head stainless steel

 

 

 

 

wood screws

evenly with the top and sides.

 

 

 

 

(2) Heavy duty springs

 

 

 

STEP 1 CUSTOM PANEL SIZE REQUIREMENTS

 

 

 

 

HEIGHT

 

• The t

p of the custom panel must be flush

 

 

 

Panel height must be between 30-1/16" and 30-1/4".

 

 

 

 

 

with the top of the door. The 1/2" minimum gap

 

 

 

 

 

between the top of the door and the bottom of the

 

 

 

 

 

c untertop must be maintained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Countertop

• Stand the dishwasher upright.

 

 

30-1/16" Min.

 

 

 

 

 

30-1/4" Max.

 

 

 

• Open dishwasher door and drive the supplied

 

 

 

 

 

 

screw at

 

 

 

For Reference#8 x 1-3/4" truss head screws.OnlyDrive one

 

 

 

 

1/2" min.

the top nd one on each side as shown, through

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum 1/2" Gap

the inner door nd into the custom panel.

 

 

 

 

 

for Clearance

 

 

 

23-3/4"

 

WIDTH

 

WARNING: Do not overtight n scr ws. Excessive

 

 

 

 

tightening of the screws could damage door edges.

 

 

• If the panel height is more than 30-1/4" it will

 

Panel width must be 23-3/4".

 

 

 

• If the panel width is less than 23-3/4" it will n

 

 

 

prevent the door from swinging open.

 

cover the dishwasher frame.

 

 

 

• If the panel height is less than 30-1/16" it will not

 

Not

to Scale

Custom

 

cover the dishwasher door frame.

 

IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum door balance

 

 

performance, the custom panel must not weigh more

Panel

 

25-9/16"

 

than 14 lbs.

 

 

25-9/16"

STEP 2 DRAW CENTERLINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Place the custom panel on a flat surface with appearance side

 

 

 

 

down.

 

 

 

STEP 7 INSTALL DOOR SPRINGS

 

 

• Locate the vertical center of the panel at the top.

 

 

 

 

 

• Use a carpenters square to draw a centerline from top to bottom.

 

The dishwasher is shipped from the factory with a

 

Use This

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

temporary set of balance springs. Use the heavy duty

 

Mounting

 

 

 

 

springs provided and the adjustment holes in the

 

Hole

 

 

 

 

cable to balance the door after the custom panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

is installed onto the dishwasher.

 

 

STEP 3 ALIGN TEMPLATE TO PANEL

 

 

• With the dishwasher on the wood skid, close and

 

 

 

 

 

 

latch the door.

 

 

• Trim template on the dotted line along all sides.

 

 

• Remove and discard both door springs.

 

 

• Place the template on the panel aligned with the top edge and

 

• Attach the new heavy duty door springs. Engage

 

 

the centerline. Use tape to hold in place.

 

 

 

the end with the short hook into the support leg

Pulley

 

 

 

 

 

and the long hook into the cable.

 

 

IMPORTANT: If the template is not aligned with the top edge of the

Mark Center

• Open and close the door.

 

Decrease

panel, the 1/2" minimum gap will not be maintained. This 1/2" minimum

• If the door drops open when released, increase

 

Tension

Screw Holes

Shoulder

 

gap must be maintained to prevent condensation and damage to the

 

spring tension. If the door closes when released,

Increase

control panel from screw heads.

 

 

 

decrease tension.

Correct Spring

Tension

 

 

 

Cable Routing

• Use an awl to mark the screw hole locations indicated on the

 

 

TIP: If the door does not open easily or falls too

 

 

quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held

template. Remove the template.

 

 

 

 

in place by “shoulders” on the pulley. Check to be

 

 

 

 

 

sure the cable has not slipped over the pulley

 

 

 

 

 

shoulders.

 

STEP 4 INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS AND SPACERS

 

IMPORTANT: Adjust both balance springs to the

 

same amount of tension to prevent excessive door

 

 

 

 

 

twisting during use.

 

If the panel is less than 3/4" thick, shorter screws must

 

be used. Use #8 x 1/2" screws for 1/2" thick panels (not supplied).

 

• Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill pilot holes 3/32" deep in the marked

 

locations.

 

Note: The custom panel is secured to the dishwasher door with

 

the spacers and screws provided. The spacer will slip into the

 

keyhole slots on the dishwasher door.

 

• Drive the supplied #8 x 5/8" Phillips truss head steel screws

 

through the spacer and into the panel.

 

• Install remaining spacers and screws as indicated in the marked

Screw

locations.

Spacer

Drill 3/32"

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

3/32" Deep

Trim Around Dotted Line

Trim Around Dotted Line

Listed by

 

As an Energy Star®

 

partner, GE has determined

Underwriters

 

 

that this product meets the

Laboratories

 

 

Energy Star guidelines

 

 

 

 

for energy efficiency.

Specification Revised 11/07

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PDW9700N specifications

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