GE GLD6500LWW/CC/BB Installation Instructions Manual

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Method 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or DisposerAn air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordi-nances. The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’sinstructions.PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 24"wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor to undersideof the countertop.CLEARANCES: Wheninstalled into a corner,allow 2" min. clearancebetween dishwasherand adjacent cabinet,wall or other appliances.Allow 28-3/8" min. clear-ance from the front ofthe dishwasher for dooropening. Figure BDRAIN REQUIREMENTS• Follow local codes and ordinances.• Do not exceed 10' distance to drain.NOTE: Air gap must be used, if waste tee or disposerconnection is less than 18" above floor to prevent siphoning.DETERMINE DRAIN METHODThe type of drain installation depends on the followingquestions.® 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 MUSTbe used.• If the answers are NO, either method may be used.CABINET PREPARATION• Drill a 1-1/2" diameter hole in the cabinet wall withinthe shaded areas shown in Figure A for the drain hoseconnection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges.IMPORTANT – Whenconnecting drain line to disposer,check to be sure that drain plug hasbeen removed. DISHWASHER WILLNOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE. Method 2 – “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or DisposerTip: Avoid unnecessary service call chargesAlways be sure disposer drain plug has been removed beforeattaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.661Dia43Figure D• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is nomore than 10' in length for proper drainage.• The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, sides andback, and must not support any part of the enclosure.24"Min.This Wall Areamust be Freeof Pipes orwiresPlumbing and Electric ServiceMust Enter Inside This Area34-1/2"1/4"Underside ofCountertopto Floor4"24"Min.6"5" 5"4"CabinetsSquareandPlumbFloor MUST be EvenWith Room Floor.612Dia41923-40B32"Min.18"Min.Drain Hose HangerFigure B756Dia30Clearance for DoorOpening 2" MinimumCountertopDishwasher28-3/8"Figure AFigure CInstallation Preparation3RemoveDrainPlug1871 Art1#282 FrenchWARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock,fi re, or injury to persons, the installermust ensure that the dishwasher iscompletely enclosed at the time ofinstallation.661Dia4232"Min.18"Min.05D-1294BDrain Hose Hanger