GE Spacemaker PDW1800N Install Manual

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Installation PreparationPREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE• The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24" deep, 17-5/8"to 18" wide and approximately 34-1/2" high from floor tounderside of the countertop.• The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is nomore than 10’ in length for proper drainage.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. Allow25-5/8" min. clearancefrom the front of thedishwasher for dooropening. Figure BDRAIN REQUIREMENTS• Follow local codes and ordinances.• Do not exceed 10’ distance to drain.• Do not connect drain lines from other devices to thedishwasher drain hose.NOTE: Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connectionis 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.��Method 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 – Drain Hose RoutingWhen not using an air gap, the drain hose must be routed to form a highloop of at least 32" to prevent siphoning. See Step 15 on page 10.Figure CFigure DFigure B3�� CabinetsSquareandPlumbFloor MUSTbe Even withRoom FloorThis Wall Areamust be Free ofPipes or wiresPlumbing and Electric ServiceMust Enter Shaded Area34-1/2" ± 1/2"Underside ofCountertopto Floor24"Min.17 5/8" Min.18" Max.5" 5"4" 4"6"2514AClearance for DoorOpening 2" MinimumCountertopDishwasher25-5/8"2514BFigure ACAUTION:An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected towaste tee or disposer lower than 18" above the floor level.Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with anair gap or 32" minimum high drain loop will result in improperdraining of the dishwasher, which may cause damage.