GE 206C1559P148 - Manual (Page 3)

Installation Preparation
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PREPARE DISHW ASHER ENCLOSURE
The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep
and 23-5/8" To Wide. The opening should be
to 35" max. height.
The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.
The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top,
sides and back, and must not support any part of the
enclosure.
CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner ,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
25-5/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure 2
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
Follow local codes and ordinances.
Do not connect
Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
drain lines from other devices
to the dishwasher drain hose.
Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an
air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop,
depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent
back flow into the dishwasher .
?Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connec-
tion is less than 18" above the floor to prevent siphoning.
DRAIN PREPARATION
The type of drain installation depends on answers to
the following questions:
Do local codes or ordinances require an air 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 2 may be used. Figure 3 or Figure 4.
CAUTION:
An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected
to waste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor.
Failure to provide the proper drain connection height
with air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result
in improper draining of the dishwasher .
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Floor MUST
be Even with
Room Floor.
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
32-1/2to 35"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
24"
Min.
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
25-5/8"
Note:
Llation,
(32-1/2") counter
tops may by the and
leveling legs.
18"
Min.
32"
Min.
32"
Min.
18"
Min.
Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to
manufacturer Manufacturer s ’ instructions.
CABINET PREPARATION
shaded areas shown in Figure 1 for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.
Method 1 Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
Method 2 High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer
Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside
of countertop.
24"
·
18"
Min.
Drill a 1-1/2 dia.Hole in the cabinet wall within the