Warning, Important, Installation preparation – GE PDT750SSFSS User Manual

Page 3: Prepare dishwasher enclosure, Drain requirements, Determine drain method, Cabinet preparation

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Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer
An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-
nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s
instructions.

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.

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.

• Allow at least 6" between

dishwasher and range or
oven appliances.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Follow local codes and ordinances.
• Do not exceed 15' distance to drain.

NOTE: Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposer
connection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.

DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD

The type of drain installation depends on the following

questions.

• 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" diameter 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 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or Disposer

Tip: Avoid unnecessary service call charges.

Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before

attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.

Figure D

• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no

more than 12' in length for proper drainage.

• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides and

back, and must not support any part of the enclosure.

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

Drain Hose Hanger

Clearance for Door

Opening 2" Minimum

Countertop

Dishwasher

28-3/8"

Figure C

Installation Preparation

3

Remove

Drain

Plug

32"

Min.

18"

Min.

Drain Hose Hanger

WARNING:

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installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed

at the time of installation.

24"

Min.

This Wall Area

must be Free

of Pipes or

wires

Plumbing and Electric Service

Must Enter Inside This Area

4"

24"

Min.

6"

Cabinets

Square

and

Plumb

+

34-1/2" 1/4"

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

Figure A

33-1/2” to 34-3/4”

Underside of

Countertop

to Floor

Figure B

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