GE ZBD6905 - Manual (Page 15)

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Panel Installation for Models ZBD7000 and ZBD7005
The custom panel should be prepared by your
cabinet manufacturer according to the instructions
shown on page 9. Use the supplied installation
template to locate the mounting screws for the
door.
STEP 1 DRAW
CENTERLINE
• Place the custom panel on a
flat surface with appearance
side down.
• Locate the vertical center of
the panel at the top.
• Use a carpenters square to
draw a centerline from top
to bottom.
STEP 2 ALIGN TEMPLATE
TO PANEL
• Trim template on the
dotted line along all sides.
• Place the template on the
panel aligned with the top
edge and the centerline.
Use tape to hold in place.
• Use an awl to mark the
screw hole locations indicated on the template.
• Remove the template.
Mark Center
Screw Holes
STEP 3 INSTALL MOUNTING
SCREWS AND WASHERS
If the panel is less than 3/4" thick, shorter screws must
be used. Use #8 x 3/8" screws for 1/2" thick panels.
• Use a 3/32" drill bit to drill pilot holes 3/32" deep in
the marked locations.
Note: The custom panel is secured to the dishwasher
door with the shoulder washers and screws provided.
The washer will slip into the keyhole slots on the dish-
washer door.
Screw Shoulder
Washer
• Place shoulder washer over one hole and drive the
supplied #8 x 1/2 Phillips pan head wood screws into
the panel.
• Install remaining washers and screws in the marked
locations.
STEP 4 INSTALL CUSTOM HANDLE
STEP 5 INSTALL PANEL
• Secure the panel to the door by inserting the top and
bottom shoulder washers into the matching keyhole
slots.
• Make sure all 4 washers engage the keyhole slots.
• Press the panel against the door and push downwards
until the washers are fully engaged into the key hole
slots. The panel should align evenly with the top and
sides.
A custom handle must be installed onto the panel
before the panel is secured to the dishwasher door.
• The handle should be installed so that it aligns with
adjacent drawer handles, or 4-1/2" max. from the top
of the panel. Secure the handle in the same manner as
cabinet handles.
• Stand the dishwasher
upright.
• Open dishwasher door
and drive the supplied
#6 x 2 Phillips screws
through the inner door
and into the custom
panel. Drive one screw
at the top and one on
each side as shown.
4-1/2" Max.
From Top
of Panel
Handle
Custom
Door Panel
Screws Must
Be Countersunk
Into Panel
Custom
Panel
Shoulder Washers
Engage Keyhole
Slots
Dishwasher
Door
Custom
Panel