Dishwasher installation, Important, Step 6: install 90° elbow – GE GLD6500LWW/CC/BB User Manual

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STEP 6: INSTALL 90° ELBOW

• Wrap a 90° elbow with

thread seal tape.

• Thread 90° elbow

onto the water valve.

• Do not over tighten

elbow. Water valve
bracket could
bend or water valve
fitting could break.

• Position the end of

the elbow to face the
rear of the dishwasher.

Figure K

Figure J

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges. Make a leak free

connection
Insert hose against stop on pump. Position clamp against front
lip of drain hose with clamp screw on bottom side of hose.
Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque.

Tip: Reduce drain pump noise
Position drain hose clamp so screw is on the bottom side of the
hose. This will prevent noise caused by the clamp coming in
contact with the tub bottom. Refer to Figure L.

Dishwasher Installation

Figure L

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STEP 5: INSTALL POWER CORD

Skip this step if dishwasher will be permanently connected

to the house electrical system.
In this step you will need the junction box cover and the
#10 x 1/2" hex head screw from the screw kit set aside in
Step 1.

The power cord and connections must comply with the
National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or local codes and
ordinances. Maximum power cord length is 6 feet. Power Cord
Kit WX09X70910, available for purchase from an authorized GE
Appliance Dealer, meets these requirements.

• Install strain relief in junction box bracket.
• Insert power cord through strain relief and tighten.
• Make sure black, white and green dishwasher wires are

threaded through small hole in junction box bracket.

• Connect power cord white (or ribbed) to dishwasher white

wire, black (or smooth) to dishwasher black wire and ground
to dishwasher green wire. Use UL listed wire nuts of
appropriate size.

• Install junction box cover using #10 Hex head screw. Be sure

wires are not pinched under the cover.

STEP 7: INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO

PUMP OUTLET

Skip this step if drain hose has been pre-installed.
In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in
Step 1.

• Stand dishwasher upright.
• Place drain hose clamp over 1-3/16" diameter end of drain

hose. Position clamp so screw is on bottom side of hose.
Refer to Figure L.

IMPORTANT

Prevent drain hose damage and

possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose.

• Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet

being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure L.

• Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the

pump outlet.

• Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose

and tighten clamp.

Note: Drain hose supplied with dish washer is approximately
78" long. If a longer hose is needed, a 120" long hose (10 feet)
may be purchased from an authorized GE appliance dealer.
The 10' long hose
is part number

GPF10L.

1871 Art 3

Hose Clamp

Hose Stops

Pump Outlet

Check Valve

Do Not Remove

7

Front of Dishwasher

90°

Elbow

Thread Seal Tape

Fill

Hose

Water Valve

Bracket

923-02Q

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