GE GSD6000 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation PreparationPREPARE 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.• 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.WARNINGTo reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or injury to persons, theinstaller must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosedat the time of installation.CLEARANCES: Wheninstalled into a corner,allow 2" min. clearancebetween dishwasher andadjacent cabinet, wall orother appliances. Allow28-3/8" min. clearancefrom the front of thedishwasher 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?Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?■ Is waste tee less than 18" above floor?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: When connectingdrain line to disposer, check to besure that drain plug has beenremoved. DISHWASHER WILL NOTDRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.RemoveDrainPlug923-10NMethod 1 – Air Gap with Waste Tee or DisposerAn air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances.The air gap must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.Method 2 – Built-in “High Drain Loop” with Waste Tee or DisposerNote: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always besure disposer drain plug has been removed before attachingdishwasher drain hose to the disposer.Figure CFigure DFigure B3�� Figure A923-40A32"Min.18"Min.Drain Hose Hanger923-40B32"Min.18"Min.Drain Hose Hanger