GE PDWT502VII Custom Dishwasher Door Panel Template, Call, For Reference Only Not to Scale

PDWT502VII

GE Profile™ Series Dishwasher with SmartDispense™ Technology

Custom Dishwasher Door Panel Template

GE Pub. No. 031-30569-1

	Trim Around Dotted Line	Top of Panel
2-9/32"

11-5/16"

Top of Panel	Trim Around Dotted Line
	2-9/32"

11-5/16"

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

3/4" Thick Custom Panel

STEP 5 INSTALL CUSTOM HANDLE

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

Screws Must

For Reference Only

Not to Scale

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Template Instructions forTop Control Integrated Profile andMonogram Dishwasher Models

The custom panel should be sized to your installation situation. See Step 1. For easier installation the custom panel and custom handle should be attached before installing the dishwasher. Use this template to locate mounting screws and spacers on the custom panel.

IMPORTANT	PARTS INCLUDED:
• A custom handle must be installed onto the custom	(4)	Spacers
panel. Install the custom handle 4-1/2" max. from	(4)	#8 x 5/8" Phillips truss head stainless steel screws
the top of the panel.	(3)	#8 x 1-3/4" Phillips truss head stainless steel
		wood screws
	(2)	Heavy duty springs

	STEP 1	CUSTOM PANEL SIZE REQUIREMENTS
	HEIGHT					• The top 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
						countertop must be maintained.
						Countertop
				30-	1/16" Min.
				30-1/4" Max.
						1/2" min.
						Minimum 1/2" Gap
						for Clearance
			23-3/4"			WIDTH
	• 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 not
	prevent the door from swinging open.					cover the dishwasher frame.
	• If the panel height is less than 30-1/16" it will not					IMPORTANT: To ensure optimum door balance
25-9/16"	cover the dishwasher door frame.					performance, the custom panel must not weigh more
						than 14 lbs.

STEP 2 DRAW CENTERLINE

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

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

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

STEP 3 ALIGN TEMPLATE TO PANEL

• Trim template on the dotted line along all sides.

• Place the template on the panel aligned with the top edge and the centerline. Use tape to hold in place.

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

panel, the 1/2" minimum gap will not be maintained. This 1/2" minimumMark Center Screw Holes

gap must be maintained to prevent condensation and damage to the

control panel from screw heads.

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

STEP 4 INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS AND SPACERS

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"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

Trim Around Dotted Line

Be Countersunk

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
			of Panel
• The handle should be installed so that it aligns with
adjacent drawer handles, or 4-1/2" max. from the		Handle
top of the panel. Secure the handle in the same	Custom
manner as cabinet handles. Screws must be	Door Panel
countersunk into the panel.

STEP 6	INSTALL ASSEMBLED PANEL	Custom
• Secure the panel to the door by inserting the top		Panel
and bottom mounting screws with spacers into		Dishwasher
the matching keyhole slots.		Door
• Make sure all 4 spacers engage the keyhole slots.		Shoulder Washers
• Press the panel against the door and push		Engage Keyhole
		Slots
downward until the spacers are fully engaged
into the key hole slots. The panel should align
evenly with the top and sides.

• Stand the dishwasher upright.

• Open dishwasher door and drive the supplied #8 x 1-3/4" truss head screws. Drive one screw at

the top and one on each side as shown, through the inner door and into the custom panel.

WARNING: Do not overtighten screws. Excessive tightening of the screws could damage door edges.

	Custom
	Panel
		25-9/16"
STEP 7 INSTALL DOOR SPRINGS
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.
• With the dishwasher on the wood skid, close and
latch the door.
• Remove and discard both door springs.
• Attach the new heavy duty door springs. Engage
the end with the short hook into the support leg	Pulley
and the long hook into the cable.
• Open and close the door.		Decrease
• If the door drops open when released, increase	Shoulder	Tension
spring tension. If the door closes when released,		Increase
decrease tension.	Correct Spring	Tension
	Cable Routing

TIP: If the door does not open easily or falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place by “shoulders” on the pulley. Check to be sure the cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders.

IMPORTANT: Adjust both balance springs to the same amount of tension to prevent excessive door twisting during use.

Drill 3/32"

Pilot Hole

3/32" Deep

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 3/13 250244