GE GPF18W Installation guide

GE
Brand
GE
Model
GPF18W
Type
Installation guide

This manual is also suitable for

GE GPF18W is a series of trim kits designed to fit 1/4" thick custom door panels onto dishwashers. These kits include a fully assembled door panel frame, trim, and escutcheon tab. The trim kits come in two color options: black (GSM1800JBB) and white (GSM1800JWW).

Features:

  • Easy installation: The trim kits can be installed in a few simple steps, using only a Phillips screwdriver, gloves, and safety glasses.
  • Customizable: The trim kits allow you to create a custom look for your dishwasher by using your own 1/4" thick door panel.
  • Durable: The trim kits are made of high-quality materials that are designed to withstand the rigors of daily use.

GE GPF18W is a series of trim kits designed to fit 1/4" thick custom door panels onto dishwashers. These kits include a fully assembled door panel frame, trim, and escutcheon tab. The trim kits come in two color options: black (GSM1800JBB) and white (GSM1800JWW).

Features:

  • Easy installation: The trim kits can be installed in a few simple steps, using only a Phillips screwdriver, gloves, and safety glasses.
  • Customizable: The trim kits allow you to create a custom look for your dishwasher by using your own 1/4" thick door panel.
  • Durable: The trim kits are made of high-quality materials that are designed to withstand the rigors of daily use.
Installation Instructions
GSM1800JBB, Black Trim Kit
GSM1800JWW, White Trim Kit
GPF18
Series Kits
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 Owner's Manual for future reference.
To prevent electric shock, disconnect electrical
power supply to dishwasher before changing
panels. Do not operate dishwasher while
changing panel.
CAUTION
The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opened. Hold the
top of the dishwasher securely with one hand and hold the door
with the other hand.
The GPF18 trim kits provide for the installation of a 1/4" thick
custom door panel.
This kit includes:
STEP 1 CUT 1/4" THICK CUSTOM PANEL TO SIZE
Cut door panel to the dimensions shown in Figure 1.
NOTE: The trim provided will conceal the cut edges of the
panel.
1/4" Thick
Door Panel
22-1/8"
17-1/4"
Figure 1
Fully Assembled Door Panel Frame
Tools and Materials Required:
Phillips screwdriver
Gloves to protect against sharp edges
Safety glasses
2
STEP 2 REMOVE DOOR PANEL
Open dishwasher door.
Remove the 6 Phillips head screws along the
side of the door (Figure 2) holding the inner door to
the outer panel. Retain screws.
Remove door panel.
Figure 2
NOTE: To prevent any damage, support the outer door
panel while removing the screws.
STEP 4 INSTALL THE ASSEMBLED PANEL
Figure 5
Figure 4
Close the dishwasher door.
Slide the panel assembly into the escutcheon tab
(Figure 4).
Escutcheon
Open the dishwasher door and reinstall the original
6 Phillips head screws to attach the inner door to the
trim kit assembly (Figure 5).
Close the door.
Escutcheon Tab
While supporting the door kit asm.
STEP 3 ASSEMBLE PANEL AND TRIM FRAME
Slide the 1/4" custom panel into the channel
between the trim and the steel panel (figure 3).
Place the assembled panel, appearance side
down on a flat protected surface. Be careful not to
scratch the custom panel or the trim.
Figure 3
Top View
Slide
Panel
Into
Frame
Custom Panel
STEP 5 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
To check the door balance, hold the top of the dishwasher
firmly.
Open the door slowly, if the door drops faster than
desired when released, increase spring tension. If the
door closes too quickly when released, decrease tension.
To adjust spring tension:
Make sure door is closed
Unhook springs from adjustment pins
Relocate adjustment pin up (to increase tension) or
down (to decrease tension) as desired.
Hook door springs to adjustment pins.
Open and close door to check door balance.
Repeat adjustment if required.
NOTE: Make sure both springs have the same tension
settings.
Figure 6
Increase
Decrease
3
Drawing # 
206C1559P122
Pub. No. 31-30582
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GE GPF18W Installation guide

GE
Brand
GE
Model
GPF18W
Type
Installation guide
This manual is also suitable for

GE GPF18W is a series of trim kits designed to fit 1/4" thick custom door panels onto dishwashers. These kits include a fully assembled door panel frame, trim, and escutcheon tab. The trim kits come in two color options: black (GSM1800JBB) and white (GSM1800JWW).

Features:

  • Easy installation: The trim kits can be installed in a few simple steps, using only a Phillips screwdriver, gloves, and safety glasses.
  • Customizable: The trim kits allow you to create a custom look for your dishwasher by using your own 1/4" thick door panel.
  • Durable: The trim kits are made of high-quality materials that are designed to withstand the rigors of daily use.
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