GE PDW9700N Custom Dishwasher Door Panel Template, Call, to Scale, GE Pub. No. Order GE Pub. No

PDW9700N

GE Profile™ Dishwasher with SmartDispense™ Technology

Custom Dishwasher Door Panel Template

GE Pub. No. 5-X063

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	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

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	partner, GE has determined
Underwriters
	that this product meets the
Laboratories
	Energy Star guidelines
	for energy efficiency.

Specification Revised 11/07 250211