GE Built-In Dishwasher - Manual (Page 11)

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Installation Instructions
STEP 14 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY
Skip this step if equipped with power cord.
Verify that power is turned off at the source.
• Remove junction box cover “A”.
• Locate the three dishwasher wires, (white, black and green)
with stripped ends. Insert dishwasher wires through the small
hole in the junction box “B”.
• Secure house wiring to the bottom of the junction box with a
strain relief “C”.
• Use wire nuts to connect incoming ground to green, white to
white and black to black “D”.
• Replace junction box cover “E”. Check to be sure that wires
are not pinched under the cover.
STEP 15 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 in the literature package. Locate the Owner’s Manual in the literature package.
■ 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 or tends to fall, check spring adjustments. See
Step 1.
■ 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 9.
■ Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level Check door alignment with tub. If door hits tub, level
dishwasher. See Step 10.
■ Pull lower rack out, about half way. Check to be sure it does Pull lower rack out, about half way. Check to be sure it does
not roll back or forward on the door. If the rack moves,
adjust leveling legs. See Step 10.
■ Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet, Check door alignment with cabinet. If door hits cabinet,
reposition or relevel dishwasher. See Step 10.
■ 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. See Step 8.
■ 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.
■ Avoid service call charges by ensuring there is an air gap Avoid service call charges by ensuring there is an air gap
or drain hose routed through the required 32" minimum
height.
Figure GG
#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
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White
Ground
Black
Check That White, Black and
Green Dishwasher Wires Are Threaded
Thru Hole in Back
Remove
Junction Box
Cover
Insert Power
Cord Wires Thru
Strain Relief
and Tighten
Use UL Listed
Wire Nuts
A
C
B
D