Dishwasher installation, Step 18: connect power supply, Step 19: pretest check list – GE GLD6500LWW/CC/BB User Manual

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Dishwasher Installation

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STEP 18: CONNECT POWER SUPPLY

If a power cord with plug is already installed proceed to

Step 19.

#282 French

If house wiring is not 2-wire with ground, a
ground must be provided by the installer.
When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to
use UL Listed anti-oxidant compound and
aluminum- to-copper connectors

WARNING

STEP 19: PRETEST CHECK LIST

Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid

charges for a service call that is not covered by your

warranty.

Check to be sure power is OFF.

Check to be sure power is OFF.

Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.

Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging.

Locate the Owner’s Manual set aside in Step 1.

Locate the Owner’s Manual set aside in Step 1.

Read the Owner’s Manual for operating instructions.

Read the Owner’s Manual for operating instructions.

Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and

Check door opening and closing. If door does not open and

close freely, check for proper routing of spring cable over
pulley. If door drops or closes when released, adjust spring
tension. See Step 2,

Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher,

Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher,

not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
components. See Step 10.

Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level

Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level

dishwasher. See Steps 14 and 15.

Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be sure it does

Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be sure it does

not roll back or forward on the door. If the rack moves,
adjust leveling legs. See Step 14.

Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,

Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,

reposition dishwasher. See Step 15.

Check that door spring does not contact water line, fill hose,

Check that door spring does not contact water line, fill hose,

wiring or other components. See Step 16.

Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in

Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in

contact with other components. Contact with motor or
dishwasher frame could cause noise.

Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water

Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify water

temperature. Incoming water temperature must
be between 120°F and 150°F. A minimum of 120°F
temperature is required for best wash performance. See
“Prepare Hot Water Line,” page 5.

Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to

Add 2 quarts of water to the bottom of the dishwasher to

lubricate the pump seal.

Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten connections

Turn on water supply. Check for leaks. Tighten connections

if needed.

Remove protective film if present from the control panel

Remove protective film if present from the control panel

and door.

White

Ground

Black

Do Not

Use

Note: Check That Harness

Leads Are Threaded Thru

Small Hole in Bracket

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In this step you will need the junction box cover and the
#10 Hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in Step 1.

• Secure house wiring to the back of the junction box with a

strain relief.

• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and green)

with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small
hole in the junction box bracket. Use UL listed wire nuts of
appropriate size to connect incoming ground to green, white
to white and black to black.

• Install the junction box cover using #10 hex head screw.

Check to be sure that wires are not pinched under the cover.

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