GE PDW8100 - Manual (Page 3)

Installation Preparation
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PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE
• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep,
24" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to
underside of the countertop.
• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is
no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury to
persons, the installer must ensure that the dishwasher
is completely enclosed at the time of installation.
CLEARANCES: When
installed into a corner,
allow 2" min. clearance
between dishwasher and
adjacent cabinet, wall or
other appliances. Allow
28-3/8" min. clearance
from the front of the
dishwasher for door
opening. Figure B
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain.
• Do not connect drain lines from other devices
to the dishwasher drain hose.
NOTE: This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain
loop. There is no minimum height required for drain hose
routing. However, 18" minimum from floor to center of
waste tee or disposer inlet is required. See Figure D.
DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD
The type of drain installation depends on the following
question.
Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?
Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?
If the answer to either question is YES, Method 1 MUST
be used.
• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.
CABINET PREPARATION
• Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the
shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hose
connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp
edges.
IMPORTANT: When connecting
drain line to disposer, check to be
sure that drain plug has been
removed. DISHWASHER WILL NOT
DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.
The air gap must be installed according to manufacturers instructions.
Method 2 – Built-in “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or
Disposer
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
18"
Min.
18"
Min.
Remove
Hopper
Plug
Clearance for Door
Opening 2" Minimum
Countertop
Dishwasher
28-3/8"
Cabinets
Square
and
Plumb
Floor MUST
be Even with
Room Floor
This Wall Area
must be Free of
Pipes or wires
Plumbing and Electric Service
Must Enter Shaded Area
34-1/2"
±
1/4"
Underside of
Countertop
to Floor
24"
Min.
24" Min.
5" 5"
4"
4"
6"