GE GSS1800H Built
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1. Water Line Connection Route the water pipe or tubing as shown see Figure 11 straight forward from the back to the inlet valve Pipe or tubing must not be kinked It must be free of scales chips lubricants etc before it is connected to the inlet valve Flush the water line before connecting it to the valve If the water valve clogs with foreign material turn off the water supply then remove the four 4 screws at the inlet end of the valve for access to the filter screen Note Do not solder too close to the water valve Overheating of the valve will damage plastic parts in the valve Use care that no sealer dirt or foreign material can enter valve The furnished drain hose must not be used as a water supply line Be sure the dishwasher is placed where the water valve is protected from freezing temperatures If the valve freezes flooding may occur Install P ower Cor d when used For power cord installation only Skip this step if dishwasher will be directly wired Remove the junction box cover and install strain relief and power cord The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code Section 422 and or local codes and ordinances The cord must be no longer than 6 ft from the junction box to the receptacle Locate the two dishwasher wires white and black with the stripped ends Using UL Listed wire nuts of appropriate size connect incoming white to white and black to black2. 4 Inner Diameter ID 90 Elbow s National Pipe Thread Strain Relief Bushing Wire Nuts 2 Pliers wi Slotted and Phillips a 2 Pipe Wrenches 3p Installation Tips Read all instructions prior to installation Water electric and drain connections are not the same for all age brand or models of dishwashers Check and compare the location and length of your current utilities so you can plan your new installation refer to pages 4 and 7 Each home installation is different and some parts may be needed to meet your individual installation needs You will need a s National Pipe Thread Street L or compatible right angle fittings not included to make the final water connections to the dishwasher valve refer to page 8 Clean dishes require an adequate supply of hot water The water temperature must be between 120 F 49 C and 150 F 66 C A minimum water supply line of s outside diameter copper tubing is recommended Reasonable water pressure is needed 20 120 PSI pounds per square inch flow rate minimum 2 gallons minute refer to page 8 A separate 15 20 amp grounded 120V AC electrical supply is required for your new dishwasher You may need a strain relief bushing and wire nuts or suitable connectors notincluded for connecting house wiring to the dishwasher If the dishwasher drain hose is connected to a garbage disposer for the first time remember to knock out the plug in the disposer inle
3. 6 Drain Review Figures 7 and 8 to determine where you will connect the dishwasher to the drain system Cut a 2 diameter drain hose hole in the shaded area shown in Figure 1 on page 4 Check both sides of the area BEFORE cutting to avoid interference If the cabinet wall is wooden sand the edges of the hole until it is smooth and rounded If the cabinet wall is metal all sharp edges MUST be covered by a protective material such as electrical tape or duct tape to avoid cutting the drain hose Local codes may require the drain line to be connected to house plumbing with a drain air gap If the drain hose is to be connected to a separate drain trap the trap must be vented with a drain air gap to prevent siphoning A drain loop must be fixed with a suitable clamp or support at a minimum height of 32 from the floor When routing the drain hose be sure there are no sharp bends or kinks that might restrict drain flow Proceed as follows 1 Route the hose from the dishwasher cabinet through the 2 drain hose hole you have cut for it 2 Support or clamp the drain hose so that the loop is at a minimum height of 32 3 Use a drain hose clamp not included to connect the hose to the sink drain or disposer Do not connect the hose to the horizontal pipe between the sink drain and the garbage disposer Entry into sink drain must be above trap Be careful not to over tighten the clamp or you may damage the end of the hose e f you conn
4. 18 Installation instructions B u N It In Dishwasher for your new A CA U TI ON Before you begin Read these instructions completely and carefully e IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector s use e IMPORTANT OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES e Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer e Note to Consumer Keep these instructions with your Use amp Care Book for future reference If you have a question concerning the installation of this Installation of this dishwasher requires basic mechanical product call the GE Answer Center Consumer Information and electrical skills Proper installation is the responsibilty Service at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week of the installer Product failure due to improper installation If you received a damaged dishwasher is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty See the you should immediately contact your back cover of the Use amp Care Guide for warranty information dealer or builder The dishwasher MUST be installed to allow for future removal from the enclosure if service is required Printedin USA 154430701 Before You Begin AWARNING DO NOT INSTALL DISHWASHER Electrical Shock Hazard UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL Disconnect electrical power at the INSTRUCTIONS fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Please read thi
5. Connect the ground wire to green grounding screw Replace the junction box cover Check that wires are not pinched under cover 10 Junction Box Cover Install accessible in line shutoff valve Through Wall iS Trough lt Floor Through Cabinet Figure 11 Strain Relief Connector Green Grounding Wire and Screw Black Wire to Black Wire Hot Relief Bushing White Wire to White Wire Neutral Figure 12 Connect Dishwasher to Electrical Supply The appliance MUST be permanently grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Remove the junction box cover see Figure 13 Pull the house wiring in the cabinet area forward to the junction box Be sure the electrical cable is behind the dishwasher motor and rear legs Use a UL listed strain relief connector not included at the box 3 In the junction box connect the incoming black lead to the dishwasher s black lead with wire nuts or suitable connectors not included Next connect the incoming white lead to the dishwasher s white lead with wire nuts or suitable connectors not included 4 Attach grounding wire under head of green grounding screw and tighten screw 5 Replace the junction box cover
6. N Through Wall Strain Relief Connector Green Grounding Wire and Screw Junction Box Through Floor Black Wire to Black Wire Hot Relief Bushing White Wire to White Wire Neutral Figure 13 Junction Box Cover 11 Secure Dishwasher in Opening The dishwasher must be secured to keep it from tilting when the door is opened Choose one of the two methods described below for securing the dishwasher Countertop Anchoring 1 If necessary adjust leveling screws so mounting brackets touch the underside of the countertop see Figure 14 2 Screw the mounting brackets firmly to the countertop using 8 x s Phillips head screws supplied Note Check levelers to make sure weight of dishwasher rests on floor 3 Open and close the dishwasher door slowly If the door hits the mounting bracket screw heads adjust front leveling legs Floor Anchoring This is a difficult procedure Use only where the countertop mounting brackets cannot be used 1 Screw s lag screws not included through the holes provided in the frame rail see Figure 14 2 Use expansion fasteners if the floor is concrete Countertop Anchoring Mounting Brackets Use 8 X s Phillips head screws supplied Figure 14 Floor Anchoring with 1 4 Lag Screws Hex End Wrench or 6 Socket To Install Custom Wood Panels The dishwasher door and access panel can be customized to match wood c
7. abinets This will require a wood panel trim kit Kit is available from your dealer or parts supplier kit number GPF18 12 Operate the Dishwasher Before you start your dishwasher check the following e Dishwasher is level and securely fastened in place Open and close door to make sure it does not hit surrounding cabinet or countertop e Water supply is turned on e No leaking from joints All wire connections are tight e Electricity is turned on No kinks in water or drain lines All packing material and customer literature have been taken out of the dishwasher Operate the machine through at least one fill and pump out e Check water level after dishwasher has filled completely Water should fill to the heating element e Check for satisfactory pump out At end of pump out a small amount of water in the bottom of the tub is normal e Check for leaks If operation is satisfactory replace the access panel assembly NOTE to INSTALLER Put installation instructions back in the literature packet and leave with dishwasher so all information will be readily available to user NOTE to OWNER Please read the dishwasher Owner s Manual It contains important safety information for those operating the appliance It also contains many suggestions for obtaining the best results from your dishwasher 13 14 15 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Pub No 31 30550 16
8. ect to a sink drain using the Y Branch Tailpiece and Connector Kit available at plumbing and hardware stores will make this connection easier The kit includes all of the necessary fittings and complete installation instructions e If you connect to a disposer use the larger end of the corrugated hose which has been designed to fit the disposer without any special connectors see inset of Figure 7 NOTE Be sure to remove the knockout plug from inside the disposer inlet fitting before attaching the drain hose If the drain hose is to be routed through the floor to a separate trap the trap must be vented to prevent siphoning To provide proper venting install the Air Gap Kit available at plumbing and hardware stores into the countertop Route the drain hose up to the inlet side of the air gap Continue drain line from outlet side of air gap down through floor to separate trap see Figure 8 Do not cut the corrugated drain hose Excess corrugated hose should be placed flat on the floor in the dishwasher cabinet Make sure the hose does not come into contact with any sharp edges Connecting to a Sink Drain Entry Must be Above Trap gt G Y Branch Figure 7 DI Tailpiece Sink at Right Larger end 2 Drain Hose Hole of hose fits disposer inletfitting Drain Air Gap Alternate N Drain Through Figure 8 l Ka Floor into a j Separate Trap Sink at Right Disposer 2 Drain Hose Ho
9. ening and align it with the cabinets Use caution when moving the appliance to prevent damage to floor coverings and adjacent cabinets Align the front of the dishwasher as flush as possible with front of the cabinets Align the dishwasher so that the amount of space is the same on each side and the same from top to bottom NOTE Double check the levelers to make sure they set firmly against the floor Leveling is necessary for proper function of the dishwasher You are now ready to proceed with the final drain water and electrical connections Drain Hose Routing Be sure the hose is routed behind the dishwasher motor and legs see Figure 10 Place the excess hose flat on the floor in the dishwasher opening NOTE Be sure there are no sharp bends kinks or twists in the drain hose AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher Make sure that the water supply line drain hose and wiring do not touch any exposed terminals of the dishwasher wiring Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until completely installed Do not push down on open door Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts Hex End Wrench or 3 16 Socket Figure 9 Motor Drain Hose Dishwasher Leg Figure 10
10. he door remains horizontal in the fully opened position yet rises to a close with the slight lift of a finger Side Panel Kit The dishwasher is not provided with a complete enclosure If the dishwasher is to be installed at the end of a cabinet line be certain that the sides and the back are fully enclosed see Figure 5 Side panel kits are available from your dealer or distributor Figure 3 Access Panel Assembly Adjustable Toeplate not shown Y Door Spring l N 0003 Qo Ro Front of Dishwasher Frame Holes Move spring to rear of dishwasher to increase tension Figure 4 Figure 5 Locating Drain Water and Electrical Supplies Before you begin review this section in detail Check your location to make sure you have the right drain water and electrical supplies to make these connections Refer to the dimensional details in Figure 6 to help you decide where to run the drain water and electrical lines All connections must be made in the shaded area as shown in Figure 1 on page 4 NOTE Make sure that no lines cross in front of the dishwasher s motor or legs Left Side View Front View Right Side View 1 7 3 4 47 Tlg Door in Open 29 1 Position To Tub Flange Floor Line 11 Center Line of Center of Water Valve Water Valve san rad 21 From rear to Electrical Junction Box Figure
11. k as possible for ready access to water and drain lines For proper operation and appearance of the dishwasher the cabinet Dishwasher opening should be square and have dimensions as shown in Figure 1 If the dishwasher is to be installed Countertop in a corner there must be sufficient clearance to open the door as shown in Figure 2 A minimum clearance of 2 is recommended Dishwasher Rough in the water electrical and drain lines before Door proceeding with the installation The lines should run 2 Minimum straight to their connections on the dishwasher Note Make sure that the lines do not cross in front of the dishwasher motor or its legs Ze Figure 2 Preparing for Installation 1 Remove access panel assembly by opening door all the way and removing two 2 screws on top of access trim see Figure 3 2 Close door Remove two 2 bottom attach screws in access panel assembly 3 The access panel assembly can now be removed by pulling it forward 4 Install a 90 elbow not included into the water valve Use Teflon tape or joint compound to seal the elbow into the valve fitting Valve fitting is s National Pipe Thread Adjusting Door Spring Tension The door springs are set at the factory to the proper tension To adjust spring tension hook the springs in a frame hole to the back of their original settings see Figure 4 Door spring tension is correct when t
12. le Sink at Left Water Determine where you will connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply Review Figure 6 on page 6 and note the location of the water valve Water temperature limits are 120 F minimum and 150 F maximum 49 C 66 C The dishwasher water inlet valve has a s National Pipe Thread female fitting Determine how much copper tubing will be required Copper tubing must have a minimum outside diameter of 3 s High pressure rated plastic tubing with a minimum inner diameter of 4 may be used where local plumbing codes permit It is recommended that a shut off valve be installed outside the dishwasher cabinet Water pressure should be between 20 and 120 PSI pound per square inch Cut the water access hole in the shaded area as shown in Figure 1 on page 4 Complete the plumbing rough in before putting the dishwasher into place Note The furnished drain hose must not be used as a water supply line Do not use a rubber garden hose for water supply line Either one of these hoses will burst Electrical Power Supply The dishwasher operates on a 120VAC 60Hz fused electrical supply Provide a separate circuit with a fuse or circuit breaker rated for at least 15 amps 20 amps if connected with disposer but not more than 20 amps AWARNING AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher Connect grounding wire to green grounding nut in Do not use an extension cord terminal box Failu
13. re to do so can result in death or electrical shock Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Fire Hazard Grounding Instructions This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal fixture or to a permanent wiring system or an equip ment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Do not connect the dishwasher to the electrical supply until the appliance is permanently grounded Grounding must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances Note This unit is provided with stranded copper wire with coating to prevent corrosion Connect with copper wire only Determine where you will connect to the electrical supply Note the location of the electrical junction box in Figure 6 on page 6 Cut the access hole in the shaded area shown in Figure 1 on page 4 Pull electrical cable through into the cabinet area through the access hole After the dishwasher has been positioned inside the cabinet the electrical connections can be made Position Align and Level the Dishwasher Before moving the dishwasher into the opening e Adjust the front levelers so the top of the machine is 1 4 below the underside of the countertop see Figure 9 e Using a hex end wrench or 16 socket adjust rear levelers to level the dishwasher from front to back You can now move the dishwasher into the op
14. s book completely before you begin These instructions will help you anticipate water electrical and drain connections and will help you select the best location for your dishwasher Installation tips are located on page 3 NOTE Observe all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections when installing your new dishwasher All electrical and plumbing work should be performed by qualified persons Plan the Installation Locate the dishwasher where there is easy access to existing water drain and electrical lines Be sure the water inlet valve will be protected from freezing temperatures If the valve freezes flooding may occur The best location for your dishwasher is on either side of the kitchen sink This position should provide easy access to existing plumbing and will be convenient for loading items into the dishwasher once your dishwasher is installed Tools You Will Need Level eee Wire Stripper Flaring Tool or Knife A E for copper e tubing Measuring Tape by Pipe Joint compound Tube Cutter for iron pipe w for copper tubing Electric Drill M plumbing fi 8 16 1 4 and 5 16 Socket or Nut Driver 2 Adjustable Keyhole Saw or Wrenches 12 1 1 2 and 2 Ny Teflon Tape for copper tubin Hole Cutters XA for iron pipe l di 9 me plumbing Screwdrivers for iron pipe magnetic tip Say plumbing preferred Items You Will Need Not Included Drain Hose Clamp 1
15. t This plug is inside the inlet and you may not see the plug from the outside refer to page 7 The dishwasher drain hose to the house drain must have a 32 loop above the floor or a suitable air gap must be used to prevent water from siphoning out of the dishwasher and causing washing problems refer to page 6 Kinked water or drain lines can cause problems Run lines with generous curves Make sure lines are long enough to allow for generous curves Flush the water line prior to making final connections A bunched towel over the end of the line can help prevent splashing Let water drain into a bucket or pan This will prevent premature clogging of the filter screen in the inlet valve The dishwasher will look sound and work better if it is properly leveled Take time to adjust the leveling legs so that all of them touch the floor and the dishwasher is level Use 8 x s Phillips head screws supplied to anchor dishwasher to countertop refer to pages 9 and 13 Location and Rough In Electrical drain and 34 1 4 Min water supply line entrances must be confined to shaded areas to avoid interference with components k back of rear frame Bottom to wall of tub to floor Hot Water Electrical Line Wiring 18 Min Figure 1 Most of the installation work should be done before the dishwasher is moved into place First select a location as close to the sin
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