GE 206C1559P148 - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions
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PREPARE BEFOR YOU BEGIN HOT W ATER LINE
The line may enter from Either side, rear or floor
within the shaded area shown in Figure F.
The line may pass through the same hole as the
electrical cable and Drain hose. Or, Cut an additional
1-1/2" dia. hole to accommodate the water line.
If power cord with plug is used, water line Must not
pass through power cord hole.
Figure 6
W ater Line Connection
CHECK DOOR BALANCE
Turn off the water supply.
Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location,
such as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recom-
mended and may be required by local codes.)
Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher .
Install the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8"
O.D. copper tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F
and extend forward at least 18" from rear wall.
Flush water line to clean out debris.
The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
CAUTION:
Opening the door will cause the dishwasher
to tip forward. Do not open the door until you are ready
to install the dishwasher . If it is
necessary to open the door, hold
the top of the dishwasher securely
with one hand and hold the door
with the other hand.
?Open the door slowly, if the door drops when
released, increase Spring tension. If the door closes
when released, decrease tension.
?Pull pin of the
in or
? both the
?Continue the spring until door Is balanced.
T
washer firmly.
Figure G
Locate set aside
2 Phillips screws
and 2 in
the literature package).
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Locate and set aside the package containing
2 phillips head counter top mounting screws
and 2 additional toekickscrews(located in
the literature).
Open the door slowly,if the door drops when
released,increase spring tension.If the door closes
when released,decrease tension.
Figure 7
Pull the spring adjustment pin out of the holes,inser t
in the next highest or lowest hole and test again.
Adjust both door springs to the same tension.
Continue moving the spring pin until door is balance.
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To check the door balance,hold the top of the dis-
washer firmly.