GE Monogram Built-In Dishwashers Installation Instructions, Prepare Hot Water Supply

Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER SUPPLY

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 an additional

1-1/2" diameter hole may be cut to accommodate the water line. If a power cord with plug is used, the water line must not pass through the power cord hole.

Shut-off	1-1/2"
	Dia.		4"
Valve		5"		5"	4"
	Hole
Hot
2"					6"
From		19" From Wall
Cabinet
			2" From Floor		Figure F
	Cabinet Face

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 recommended and may be required by local codes.)

•The water connection is on the bottom left side

of the dishwasher. Install the hot water inlet line, using 3/8" or larger copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19" from rear wall.

•Adjust the water heater to deliver water between 120°F and 150°F.

•Flush water line to clean out debris. Use a bucket to catch water and debris.

•The hot water supply line pressure must be between 20 and 120 PSI.

CAUTION

The hot water supply line pressure must be at least 20 PSI. Lower pressures could cause the water valve to leak and cause water damage.

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.

STEP 1 LOCATE INSTALLATION ITEMS

•Locate the items in the installation package and set aside for use in the listed steps.

•Trim pieces – Step 2

•Junction box cover – Step 7 or Step 18

•Drain hose and clamp – Step 10

•Screw kit – Step 15

•Drain hose hanger – Step 17

•Owner’s Manual – Step 19 and Step 24

•Hard water test strip – Step 21

•Sound upgrade kit (selected models) – Step 22

•Product samples and/or coupons – Step 24

STEP 2 INSTALL TRIM PIECES

In this step, you will need the trim pieces set aside in Step 1.

•Press top trim piece onto top of tub flange. Start with the right edge and work your way to the left .

•Repeat process with the left and right trim pieces working from the top down.

•Open and close the door to check that trim does not bind and does not interfere with door latch or door hinges.

Trim

Strip

Trim

Strip

Trim

Strip

Figure G

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