GE GLD6500LWW/CC/BB Installation Instructions Manual

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Dishwasher InstallationFigure RSTEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHERIMPORTANT – Dishwasher must be level for properdish rack operation, wash performance and door operation.The dishwasher must be leveled left to right and front to back.This assures the dish racks will not roll in or out on their own,circulation water will flow to the pump inlet, and the door willclose without hitting the side of the tub.• Remove the lower dish rack and place a level on the door andlower rack track as shown in Figure R.• Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning thefour legs on the bottom of the dishwasher as illustrated inFigure S.• The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator iscentered left to right and front to back. Also, the dishwasherdoor should close without hitting the side of the tub.• Replace the lower rack.923-02YCheckLevelSide-to-SideCheckLevelFront-to-BackLowerRackTracksFigure S��Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasheris leveledPull the dish racks half way out . They should stay put. Openand close the door. The door should fit in the tub openingwithout hitting the side of the tub. If the racks roll on their own,or the door hits the side of tub, re-level the dishwasher10STEP 15: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURETO COUNTERTOP OR CABINETIn this step you will need the 2 Phillips special head screwsfrom the screw kit set aside in Step 1.The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or thecabinet sides. When the underside of the countertop is wood,use Method 1. Use Method 2 when the underside of thecountertop is made of a material, such as granite, that will notaccept wood screws.IMPORTANT – Prevent door panel and control paneldamage. Dishwasher must be positioned so the front paneland control panel do not contact the adjacent cabinets orcountertop. Mounting screws must be driven straight and flush.Protruding screw heads could scratch the door panel or controlpanel and interfere with door operation.Method 1Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop.• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer toSteps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must nothit cabinets or countertop.• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertopwith the 2 Phillips special head screws. Refer to Figure T. Makecertain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent paneldamage.Method 2Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides. This method requirespurchase of a GPF65 Side Mount Kit. Refer to Step 12.• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet. Refer toSteps 13 and 14. Door panel and/or control panel must nothit cabinets or countertop.• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2Phillips special head screws provided. Refer to Figure U. Makecertain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent paneldamage.Figure UFigure T��