GE GPF325W Installation guide

Brand: GE

Model: GPF325W

Type: Installation guide

This manual is also suitable for

GPF325W

GE GPF325W is a custom dishwasher door and access panel kit that allows for the installation of 1/4" thick custom panels. It includes left, right, top, and bottom door trim, top and bottom access panel trim, and color-matched screws. The trim strips are held in position with foam tape, and all four sides of the door and access panel must be clean and free of dust, grease, and soils before installation. The kit is designed to accommodate raised panels, screwed or glued to a 1/4" thick backing, with a minimum clearance of 1/4" on all sides.

GPF325

Series Kits

Installation Instructions For Your New Dishwasher

1/4" Custom Dishwasher Door and Access Panel Kit

GPF325B, Black Trim Kit

GPF325W, White Trim Kit

GPF325A, Almond Trim Kit

CAUTION

WARNING

To prevent electric shock, discon-

nect electrical power supply to

dishwasher before changing

panels. Do not operate dishwasher

while changing panels or when

lower access panel assembly is removed.

Tools and Materials required:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Masking tape

• Safety Glasses

•Rubbing alcohol

• Electric drill and 1/8" drill bit. For models with 3 holes on the

bottom of door. (5 screws are required to secure bottom trim.)

Before you begin:

This kit allows for the installation of 1/4"

thick custom door and access panel. Trim

strips are held in position with foam tape. All

four sides of the door and access panel must

be clean and free of dust, grease and soils.

New Dishwasher Installation:

• If this kit is to be installed on a new dish-

washer, peel protective film off door and

access panel. Use rubbing alcohol to clean

all sides of the door and access panel.

Installation on Installed Dishwasher:

• If this kit is to be applied to a dishwasher

that has already been installed, clean the

door and access panel with a mild soap

solution. Clean again with rubbing alcohol.

This kit includes:

• Left, right, top and

bottom door trim

• Top and bottom

access panel trim

• Color matched

screws

Before you begin— Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.

NOTE TO INSTALLER: Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference.

Top Z Trim

Door Bottom Trim

Access Panel Top Trim

Access Panel Bottom Trim

Left Side Trim Right Side Trim

STEP 1:

Cut 1/4" thick custom panels to size.

• Cut door and panel and access panel to the

dimensions shown.

Note: The trim provided will conceal the cut

edges of the panel. If the panel is cut to a

larger size, the trim will not align.

STEP 2:

Remove lower access panel assembly.

• Remove the two screws below the access

panel. Retain screws.

• Loosen the two screws located between the

door and the access panel. Do not attempt to

remove these screws. They are secured to the

access panel with washers.

• Remove the access panel assembly.

• Remove the toekick and set aside.

Note: Do not remove the insulation behind

the access panel or toekick.

Loosen 2 Screws

Escutcheon

Door

Panel

Access Panel

Toekick

Loosen 2 Screws

Escutcheon

Door

Panel

Access Panel

Toekick

• Place bottom trim against the bottom of the

door and start center screw. Start other 4

screws (or other 2 screws, if only 3 holes

exist). Do not tighten.

• Slide “Z” shaped trim under the escutcheon.

“Z” Trim

1/4" Thick

Door Panel

23-9/16"

3-3/4"

18-7/8"

1/4" Thick Access Panel

STEP 3: Install custom panel. Peel off shipping tape from trim pieces.

• Slide custom door panel under the “Z” trim

and bottom trim. The panel should match

the door width.

STEP 4:

Install right side trim.

CAUTION: TAPE IS SUPER-ADHESIVE

• Peel back protective paper on the tape to

form a tab, approx. 2" long.

• The notch on the side trim pieces go to-

wards the front. Slide side trim up and

under the escutcheon and over the edge of

the custom panel. The trim should align

evenly with the bottom trim.

• Use masking tape to hold the trim tightly

against the custom panel.

• Follow the same procedure to apply the left

side trim, tape in place.

• Gently, start peeling the paper tab away a few

inches at a time while pressing the trim

against the side of the door.

• Repeat the process on the opposite side.

Z Trim

Escutcheon

Paper

Tab

Side

Trim

Pull

Paper

Tab

• Tighten all 5 bottom trim screws.

• If door has only 3 pre-drilled holes, tighten

the 3 screws, then drill and install 2 addi-

tional screws through bottom trim.

STEP 5

Install custom access panel.

• Place bottom trim against the bottom of the

access panel.

• Install color matched screw in the center.

Then drill holes through the bottom trim

holes and into the access panel. Install 2

color matched screws provided.

• Slide the 1/4" custom panel onto the

bottom trim.

• Gently, bend both ends of the top trim down

and over the sides of the access panel. Use

masking tape to hold the trim against the

panel on one side.

• Peel back protective paper on the tape to

form a tab, approx. 2" long.

Pub. No. 31-30518 SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DWG. NO. 206C1559P058

(N.D. 642) 9/00

Install Center

Screw First

Loosen 2 Screws

Access Panel

Toekick

Tighten 2 Screws

Custom Access Panel

Toekick

STEP 6

Install access panel assembly and toekick.

• Place the toekick against the bottom of the

dishwasher.

• Place the access assembly against the dish-

washer, start screws, do not tighten.

• Reinstall two original bottom screws loosely.

Adjust toekick up or down.

• Gently press access panel downwards and

tighten screws above the panel. Tighten

toekick screws.

Installation Options

This trim kit is designed to accommo-

date 1/4" thick custom panels. A raised

panel, screwed or glued to a 1/4" thick

backing may be used. The raised

portion of the panel must be fabricated

to permit clearances for the trim on all

sides.

• “X” Clearance shown at the bottom of

the raised panel must be maintained

to prevent the door from striking the

access panel when opened.

Appearance Total “X”

Panel Backing Thickness Clearance

3/4" 1/4" 1" 2"

1/2" 1/4" 3/4" 1-7/8"

• Continue peeling the paper tab away while

pressing the trim against the access panel.

Remove the masking tape and continue

peeling and pressing the entire length.

• Peel off shipping tape.

A 3/4" thick custom panel may be installed by

routing the top and sides to 1/4" thickness.

The bottom edge, Dimension “X”, should be

1-1/2" high and 1/4" thick.

IMPORTANT!

GPF100 Dishwasher Door Spring Kit

MUST BE Installed when

Custom door panel

weigh 4 pounds or more

18-7/8"

1/4" Min. Clearance

23-9/16"

Appearance

Panel

1/4"

Thick

Backing

1/8" Min.

Clearance

1/8" Min.

Clearance

3-3/4"

1/4" Min. Clearance

All Sides

23-9/16"

Access Panel

Paper Tab

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Model: GPF325W

Type: Installation guide

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