GE PDW8100 - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions
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Figure G
STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE
• With dishwasher on the wood skid, check the door
balance by opening and closing the door.
• If the door drops when released, increase the spring
tension. If the door rises when released, decrease the
tension.
• Position the spring for increased or decreased tension
as required.
• Model families have different spring mounting holes
and tension adjustment methods. Refer to the appro-
priate figure for your model.
PDW8100-PDW8800 Series
TIP: If door does not open easily or falls too quickly,
check the spring cable routing. Check that the cable is
properly aligned on the pulley (as shown).
PREPARE HOT WATER 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 F
Water Line Connection
• 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 19" from rear wall.
• Adjust water heater for 120
°
F to 150
°
F temperature.
• Flush water line to clean out debris.
• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.
Cabinet Face
Shut-off
Valve
2" From Floor
19" From Wall
2"
From
Cabinet
1-1/2" Dia.
Hole
Hot
CAUTION:
Do not remove wood base until you are
ready to install the dishwasher. The dishwasher will tip
over when the door is opened if the wood base is
removed.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head
mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape
and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher.
INCREASE
DECREASE
PDW9200-PDW9800 Series
Figure H
Correct Spring
Cable Routing
Increase
Tension
Decrease
Tension
Pulley
Shoulder
Use This
Mounting
Hole