GE GHDA690P02BB Installation guide

GE
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GE
Model
GHDA690P02BB
Category
Dishwashers
Type
Installation guide

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Installation
Instructions
Built-In
Dishwasher
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Readthese instructionscompletelyand
carefully.
IMPORTANT Observeall
governingcodes and ordinances.
Noteto Installer _Be sureto leavetheseinstructions
forthe consumer'sand localInspector_]use.
Note to ConsumerKeeptheseinstructionswith your
Owner"sManualforfuturereference.
Skill level Installationofthis dishwasherrequires
basicmechanical,Plumbingandelectricalskills.Proper
installationistheresponsibilityoftheinstaller.
Productfailureduetoimproperinstallationisnot
coveredunderthe OurDishwasherWarranty.
CompletionTime?1 to3 Hours.NewinstaJlations
requiremoretimethanreplacementinstallations.
IMPORTANT Thedishwasher
MUSTbe installedto allowfor future removalfrom
the enclosureif serviceis required.
Ifyoureceived a damageddishwasher,youshould
immediatelycontactyour dealeror builder.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Readandobserveall CAUTIONSandWARNINGS
shownthroughouttheseinstructions.Whileperforming
installationsdescribedinthisbooklet,gloves,safety
glassesorgogglesshouldbeworn.
WARNING
Toreducethe risk ofelectrical shock,fire,
or injuryto persons,the installermust
ensurethat the dishwasheris completely
enclosedatthe time ofinstallation.
READ
KEEP
CAREFULLY,
THESE INSTRUCTIONS,
206C1559P148 31-30207 03-10 FL
Installation Preparation
PARTS SUPPLIED:
[] Two #8 Phillipsflat headwood screws, 5/8"long
to securedishwasher to undersideofcountertop
(inliterature package).
2WoodScrews
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED :
[] Ferrule,compressionnut and 90°Elbow (3/8"NPTexternal
thread ononeend, oppositeend sizedtofit water supply)
[] Threadsealtape
[] ULListed wire nuts (3)
Materials For New Installations Only:
[] Air gapfor drainhose, ifrequired
[] Wasteteefor houseplumbing, ifapplicable
[] Electrical cableor power cord,ifapplicable
[] Screw type hoseclamps
[] Strain relief for electrical connection.
[] Hand shut-off valve
[] Water line3/8"min. copper
[] Couplerfor extending drain line,if applicable
9O°Elbow,
Ferruleand
CompressionNut
Hand
Shut-Off
Valve
Thread
SealTape
WasteTee
Electrical Cable
(orPower Cord,if applicable)
Air Gap
Screw Type Strain Relief
Hose Clamps
Wire Nuts (3)
HotWater line
Coupler
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: _ and1/4__...5/16"[] Phillips headscrewdriver Ph __-,__
[] 5/16"and 1/4"nutdriver Head _ Nutdriver
[] 6"Adjustable wrench Screwdriver
[] Level
[] Carpenters square 6"Adjustable
[] Measuring tape _ _nch
[] Safety glasses
[] Flashlight Flashlight
[] Bucket to catch water whenflushing the line
[] Gloves
For New Installations Only:
[] Tubing cutter SafetyGlasses
[] Drill and appropriate bits Bucket
[]Holesawset _
Hole SawSet
Gloves
Level
TubingCutter
Carpenters
Square
Measuring Tape
Installation Preparation
PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
toFloor
°Square
and
Plumb
Figure1
FloorMUST
beEvenwith PlumbingandElectricService
RoomFloor. MustEnterShadedArea
o Therough cabinetopeningmustbeat least24"deep
and23-5/8'% 24"Wide.Theopeningshouldbe
to35"max.height.
• Thedishwashermustbeinstalledsothat drainhoseis
nomorethan 10feet inlengthforproperdrainage.
• Thedishwashermustbefully enclosedonthe top,
sidesandback,andmustnotsupportanypart ofthe
enclosure.
CLEARANCES:When
installedinto a corner,
allow 2"min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wal! or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8"min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure2
-- Figure 2
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
Followlocalcodes andordinances.
eDo notexceed10feetdistancetodrain.
oDo notconnect drainlines fromother devices
tothe dishwasherdrainhose.
oDishwashermustbe connectedto waste linewith an
airgap(notsupplied)or32"minimumhighdrainloop,
dependingonlocal codesandordinancesto prevent
backflow intothe dishwasher.
_Air gap mustbeusedif wastetee ordisposerconnec-
tion islessthan18"abovethe floorto preventsiphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:
Do local codes or ordinances require anair gap?
Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than
18"above the floor?
Will installation have a drain loop less than 32"
above floor?
If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES,
Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1
or Method 2may be used. Figure 3 or Figure 4.
CAUTION:
Method1 Air GapwithWasteTeeor Disposer
Figure3
Method2 HighDrainwithWasteTeeorDisposer
Provideamethodto attachdrainhosetounderside
ofcountertop.
Figure4
Installwastetee or disposerandair gapaccordingto
Manufacturer'_ instructions.
AnairgapMUSTBEUSEDifthe drainhoseisconnected
towastetee or disposerlower than18"abovethe floor.
Failureto providetheproper drainconnectionheight
withairgapor32"minimum,highdrainloopwill result
in improperdrainingofthe dishwasher.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a1-1/2"dia.Hole in the cabinetwall within the
shadedareasshownin Figure1forthe drainhose
connection.Theholeshouldbe smoothwith no sharp
edges.
Installation Preparation
PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING
WARNING
FORPERSONALSAFETY:Removehouse
fuse or opencircuit breakerbefore
beginninginstallation.Donot usean
extensioncordor adapterplugwiththis
appliance.
Electrical Requirements
oThis appliance must be supplied with 120V,60Hz., and
connected to an individual properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker
or time delay fuse.
oWiring must be 2wire with ground.
elf the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
GroundingInstructionsBCable Direct
Thisappliancemust beconnectedto a groundedmetal,
permanentwiring system,or anequipmentgrounding
conductormustbe runwiththe circuit conductorsand
beconnectedto the equipmentgroundingterminalor
leadonthe appliance.
GroundingInstructionsBPower CordModels
Thisappliancemust begrounded.Inthe eventofa
malfunctionor breakdown,groundingwill reducethe
riskofelectrical shockbyproviding a pathofleast
resistancefor electric current.Theplugmustbe
pluggedintoanappropriateoutletthat is installed
andgroundedinaccordancewithlocalcodesand
ordinances.
WARNING
Theimproperconnectionofthe
equipmentgroundingconductorcan
resultinariskof electric shock.Check
with a qualifiedelectricianor service
representativeif youareindoubtthat
the applianceis properlygrounded.
Figure5
Cabinet Preparation & Wire Routing
eThe wiring may enter the opening from either side,
rear or the floor within the shaded area.
o Cut a 1-1/2 "Max.dia.hole to admit the electrical cable.
The hole must be free of sharp edges. If the cabinet
wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered with a
bushing.
OCable direct connections may pass through the same
hole as the drain hose and hot water line, if convenient.
If cabinet wall is metal, the hole edge must be covered
with a bushing. NOTE: Power cords with plug must pass
through a separate hole.
ElectricalConnectiontoDishwasher
Electricalconnectionison the rightfront ofdishwasher.
oFor cable directconnectionsthe cable mustberouted
asshownin Figure5.Cablemustextendaminimumof
24"fromthe rearwall.
e Forpowercordconnections,installa3-prongground-ing
typereceptacle.The power-supplyreceptaclefor the
appliance shall be installed in a cabinet or on a
walladjacentto theundercounterspaceinwhichthe
applianceisto be installed.
Installation Instructions
PREPARE HOT WATER LINE
eThe linemayenterfromEitherside,rearor floor
withinthe shadedareashownin FigureF.
oThe line maypassthroughthe sameholeasthe
electrical cableandDrainhose.Or,Outanadditional
1-1/2"dia.holetoaccommodatethewaterline.
If powercordwith plug isused,water line Mustnot
passthrough powercordhole.
fl I
Shut-off1-1/2"Dia.
Valve H_
II
Ii
Hot_===
i \
i x\
i
From
Cabinet
CabinetFace--,
Figure 6
FromFloor _ --
Water Line Connection
• Turnoff thewater supply.
Install ahandshut-offvalvein anaccessiblelocation,
suchasunderthesink.(Optional,butstronglyrecom-
mendedand maybe requiredby local codes.)
®Waterconnectionisonthe leftsideofthe dishwasher.
Installthe hot waterinletline,usingnolessthan3/8"
O.D.coppertubing.Routethelineas shownin FigureF
andextendforward atleast18"fromrearwall.
• Adjustwaterheaterfor120°F to150°Ftemperature.
• Flushwaterlineto cleanout debris.
eThe hotwater supplylinepressuremustbe20-120PSI.
BEFOR YOU BEGIN
Locate andsetasidethe packagecontaining
2 phillips headcountertop mounting screws
and2additionaltoekickscrews(Iocated in
the literature).
ISTEP11 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
Tocheckthe door balance,holdthe top ofthe dis-
washerfirmly.
jfo
IooroasoII
'D_rease
Figure 7
• Openthe door slowly,ifthe doordrops when
released,increase springtension.If the door closes
when released,decreasetension.
ePull the spring adjustment pin out ofthe holes,insert
in the nexthighest or lowest hole andtest again.
eAdjust bothdoor springsto the sametension.
eContinue movingthe spring pinuntil door is balance.
CAUTION:
Openingthe doorwill causethe dishwasher
to tipforward. Donotopenthedooruntilyouareready
toinstallthedishwasher.If it is
necessaryto openthe door,hold
thetop ofthedishwashersecurely
with one handand holdthe door
with the otherhand.
Installation Instructions
]ADJUST LEVELING LEGS
oMove the dishwasherclosetothe installation
locationandlayit onitsback.
/
\
_ __........
Adjustto
Installation
Height
Figure 8
eMeasure installationheightanddishwasherheight.
Extendlevelinglegsoutfromthe dishwasherbase,
1/4"lessthaninstallationheight.
I.III_T.E_IIIIIIIIIII'.REMOVE TOEKICK
• Removethe2toekickscrews.Liftoffthe 2piece
toekick.
Figure9
2-Screws
[STEP- 4]INSTALL POWER CORD
Skipthisstepifdishwasherwill bedirectwired.
Thepowercordandconnectionsmustcomplywith
the NationalElectricalCode,Section422and!orlocal
codesandordinances.
oRecommendedpowercordlengthis54'mi n. And
64"max.
A B CheckThatWhite,Blackand
Remove GreenDishwasherWiresAreThreaded
JunctionBox ThruHolein Back
Ground '// _,_¢lqite
........_ jBlack
DUseULListed
WireNuts /
Figure10 C
Power
o Connectincoming............................................CordWiresThru
StrainRelief
powercordwhite (orribbed) andTighten
to dishwasherwhite,black
(orsmooth)toblackandgroundto dishwashergreen
wire. UseULlistedwirenuts ofappropriatesize.
• Replacejunctionboxcover.Besurewires arenot
pinchedunderthe cover.
[STE#5/INSTALL 90 ° ELBOW
Wrap90'_elbowwith threadsealtape.
Installa90"elbowontothe watervalve.
Elbow
Water
Valve
Bracket
Thud
Figure11 SealTape
e Do notoverTighten90'_elbow,water valvebracket
couldbendorwater valvefitting couldbreak.
e Positiontheend oftheelbowto facethe rearof the
dishwasher.
Installation Instructions
POSITION WATER LINE
AND HOUSE WIRING
OPositionwater supplyline and housewiring onthe
floorof theopeningto avoidinterference with base
ofdishwasher andcomponentsunderdishwasher.
Line Wiring
Figure12
iSTEP 7/INSERT DRAIN HOSE
THROUGH CABINET
eUpright thedishwasherandpositionin front ofthe
opening.Insertdrain hoseintocabinet wall hole.
Ifa powercordis used,guidethe endthrough a
separatehole.
Insulati
Blanket
DrainHose
th10'
Hose
H(
Wiring
Cord
(IfUsed)
Figure13
TIP:Positionwaterlineandhousewiringonthefloor
to avoidinterferencewith baseof dishwasher.
I]$1T_I_IIIIIIIIII_I]SLIDE DISHWASHER
PARTIALLYINTO CABINET
DOriOTPUSHAGAINSTFRONTPANELWITHKNEES.
DAMAGEWILLOCCUR.
• Sidedishwasherintotheopeningafew inchesata
time.
)o NotPushAgainst
FrontDoorPanelWith
Knee.DamagetoThe
DoorPanelWillOccur,
Figure 14
oAs youproceed,pull the drainhosethroughthe
openingunderthesink.Stoppushingwhenthedish-
washerisafewinchesforwardofadjacentcabinetry.
e Makesuredrain hoseis not kinkedunderthe dish-
washer andthereis no interferencewith the water
lineandwiring or anyothercomponent.
Installation Instructions
I_Pii_91 POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER
• Checkto be surethatwires aresecureunder the
dishwasherandnot pinchedor incontactwith door
springsor otherdishwashercomponents.
TIP:Checktub insulationblanket,if equipped.It should
bepositionedsoit is notbunchedup orinterferingwith
door springs.Checkbyopeningand closingthe door.
• Dishwasherdoorshouldbeflushwith cabinet doors.
Becareful notto dentfont panelwith kneesordamage
countertoporcabinetswith dishwasherparts.
COUNTERTOP
DoorPanelWillOccur.
Figure15
RepositionDishwasher
byGraspingBoth
SidesWith Hands
LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT--DishwasherMust
belevelforproper dishrack operationandwash
performance.
o Placelevelon
doorand rack
trackinsidethe
tub asshownto
checkthatthe
dishwasheris
level.
Figure16
e Levelthe dishwasher
byadjustingthe
four levelinglegs
individually.
Check
Level
Side
ToSide
Figure17
TIP:Pulllowerrack out,abouthalfway.Checkto
besuretherackdoesnot rollforwardorbackinto
dishwasher.Ifthe rackrollsineitherdirection, the
dishwashermust beleveledagain.
elf doorhits thetub,thedishwasher isnot installed
correctly.Adjust levelinglegsto aligndoorto tub.
Installation Instructions
_EP-11-l SECURE DISHWASHER
TO CABINET
Thedishwashermustbesecuredto the countertop.
oPosition the dishwashersothatthe tubflange aligns
with the front face ofthe cabinetframe.
IMPORTANT:0heckto besurethe dishwasheris
centeredin the openingandthere is nointerference
with adjacent cabinetswhen openingorclosing
the door.
Figure18
o Fastenthe dishwasherto the undersideofthe
countertopwith the 2Phillipsscrews provided.
IMPORTANT - Drivescrews
straight and flush.Protrudingscrew headswill
scratch the top ofthe controlpanelandcaninterfere
with doorclosing.
ISTEP 12] CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
0onnectwatersupplylineto90' elbow.
eSlide compressionnut,thenferrule overendof
water line.
• Insertwater line Into90"elbow.
oSlide ferrule againstelbow andsecurewith compres-
sionnut.
Figurelg
IMPORTANT - Check tobe sure
thatdoorspringdoesnot ruborcontactthefill hoseor
watersupplyline.Testby openingandclosingthe door.
Re-routethe lines if arubbingnoiseor interference
occurs.
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Installation Instructions
CONNECT DP_,,IN LINE
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND C._DINANCES.
Thedrainhose moldedendwillfit 5/8",3/4"or 1"
diameterconnectionsontheairgap,wastetee or
disposer.Outonthemarkedlineas requiredforyour
installation.
Cutting Lines
Figure20
IMPORTANT:Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
• Ifa longerdrainhoseis required,addupto42" off
lengthfor atotal of10ft. tothe factory installedhose.
Use5/8"or 7/8"insidediameterhoseand acouplerto
connectthetwo hoseends.Securethe connection
with hoseclamps.
,, HoseClamp
/ Coupler
Hose Clamp Figure21
eSecure the drainhosetothe airgap,waste tee or
disposerwith clamps.
NOTE:TOTALDRAINHOSELENGTHMUSTNOTEXOEED
10 FEETFORPROPERDRAINOPERATION.
DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION
• Oonnectdrain lineto air gap,waste teeor disposer
usingeither previouslydeterminedmethod.
M÷thod 1-Air gap with waste tee or disposer
.,..,"J_ eJ ......_ A
Wade TeeInstallation Disposer Installal]on
Figure22
Methcd 2- High drain loop with waste fee or disposer
Fastentounderside Fastentounderside
_i._ ofc0Unterl0D"
/
!
Waste Tp.eInstallal]on Disposer Installal]on
Figure23
Remove
IMPORTANT -- hopper
Whenconnectingdrainlineto plug
disposer,checkto besurethat drain
plug hasbeenremoved.DISH-
WASHERWILLNOTDRAINIFPLUGISLEFTIN PLAOE.
TIP:Avoidunnecessaryservicecall charges.Always
be suredisposerdrainplughasbeenremovedbefore
attachingdishwasherdrain hosetothe disposer.
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Installation Instructions
[STEP 14] CONNECT POWER
SUPPLY
Skipthisstepif equippedwithpowercord.
Verifythatpoweristurnedoffatthesource,
oRernovejunctionbox Coyer'A"
oLocatethethree dishwasherwires,(white,blackand
green)with strippedends.Insertdishwasherwires
throughthesmallholein theJunctionBo×"B"
eSecure housewiring tothe bottomofthejunction
boxwith a strainRelief'c"
oUsewire nutstoconnect incominggroundto green,
whitetowhite and blackto Black"D"
eReplacejunctionboxcover"E",checktobesure
thatwiresare notpinchedunderthe cover.
A B CheckThatWhite,Blackand
Remove GreenDishwasherWiresAreThreaded
JunctionBox ThruHoleinBack
Cover
Ground White
......,,.,_ Black
\
DUseULListed 't ,,
WireNuts C
insertPower
CordWiresThru
StrainRelier
andTighten
Figure 23
E.ReplaceJunctionBoxCover
WARNING
Ifhousewiring isnot2-wirewith
ground,agroundmustbeprovided
bythe installer.Whenhousewiring
is aluminum,besureto useULListed
anti-oxidantcompoundandaluminum-
to-copper connectors
PRE-TESTCHECKLIST
Reviewthislistafterinstalling yourdishwasherto
avoidchargesforaservicecallthatisnotcovered
byyourwarranty.
Checkto besurePowerisOFF.
{71Opendoorandremoveall foamandpaper
packaging.
l, LocatetheOwner's manualinthe literature
package.
!] Readthe Owner's Manualforoperating
instructions.
!3
Checkdooropeningandclosing.If doordoesnot
openandclosefreelyortendstofall,check spring
adjustments.SeeStep1.
Checkto besurethatwiring issecure underthe
dishwasher,not pinchedor incontactwith door
springsor othercomponents.SeeStep9.
Checkdooralignmentwithtub. If doorhitstub,
leveldishwasher.SeeStep10.
Pulllowerrackout,abouthalfway . Checktobe
sureit doesnotroll backor forwardonthe door.
Iftherack moves,adjustlevelinglegs.SeeStep10.
Checkdooralignmentwith cabinet.Ifdoor hits
cabinet,repositionor releveldishwasher.See
Step10.
Verifywater supplyanddrainlinesarenot kinked
or in contactwithother components.Contactwith
motoror dishwasherfTamecouldcausenoise.
SeeStep8.
Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water
temperature. Incoming water temperature Must
Be between 120'1=and 150 F.AMinimum of 120F
temperature is required for best wash perfor-
mance. See" Prepare Hot Water Line'_ page 5.
Add 2 quarts ofwater to the bottom of the dish-
washer to lubricate the pump seal.
Turnonwatersupply.Checkfor leaks.Tighten
connectionsif needed.
Removeprotectivefilm if presentfrom thecontrol
panelanddoor.
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Installation Instructions
[ STEP] 6 ]DISHWASHER WETTEST
[] Turn on power supply(or plug power cord into outlet, if equipped).
[] Select " Normal wash" program.
[] Close the door.
[] Checkto be sure that water enters the dishwasher.if water does not enter the dishwasher, checkto be sure that
water and power are turn on.
[] Check for leaks under the dishwasher.if aleak is found,turn power supply off,then tighten connections.Restore
power afterleak is corrected.
[] Check for leaks.around the door. Aleakaroundthe door could becaused by door rubbing or hitting against
adjacent cabinetry. Reposition the dishwasher if necessary.See step 9.
[] The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 to 7 minutes after the first fill.C heck dain lines, if leaks are found,turn
power off at the breaker and correct plumbing as necessary.Restore power ater corrections are made.See Step 12.
[] Open dishwasher door and make sure most of the water has drained.if not,checkthat disposer plug has been
removed and/or air gap is not plugged.See Step 13.Also chek drain line for kinking.
[] Run the dishwasher through another fill and drain cycle .Check for leaks and correct if require.
[] At the end of drain, Press reset button.
[STEP]7 ] REPLACETOEKICK
2-Screws
Adjust Up.
ii .......................or Down
elnstall 2 toekiok screws to fasten toekiok. Allow the toe kick to tuch the floor.
[STEP]8 ] LITERATURE
Be sure to leave complete literature package and installation instructions with consumer.
NOTE:The manufacturer, following apolicy of constant development and up-dating ofthe product,may make
modifications without giving prior notice.
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