GE PDW8100 Series User's Manual
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1. 6 Adjustable wrench Level Carpenters square Measuring tape Safety glasses 15 16 Socket Flashlight Bucket to catch water when flushing the line C 0 15 16 socket optional for skid l 16 socket optional for skid removal Flashlight Gloves For New Installations Only Tubing cutter Drill and appropriate bits Hole saw set Gloves Bucket Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE 34 1 2 1 4 Underside of Countertop to Hoor Figure A be Even with Plumbing and Electric Service Room Floor Must Enter Shaded Area e 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 DRAIN REQUIREMENTS e Follow local codes and ordinances e Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain e Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose NOTE This dishwasher is equipped with a high drain loop There is no minimum height required for drain hose routing However 18 minimum from floor to center of waste tee or disposer inlet is required See Figure D DETERMINE DRAIN METHOD The type of drain installation depends on the following question 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 e If the answers are NO either method may be used CABINET PREPARATION e Drill a 1 1 2 dia2. and secure with compres sion nut IM PORTANT Check to be sure that door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or water supply line Test by opening and closing the door Re route the lines if a rubbing noise or interference occurs STEP 14 CONNECT DRAIN LINE FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES The drain hose molded end will fit 5 8 3 4 or 1 diameter connections on the air gap waste tee or disposer Cut on the marked line as required for your installation Cutting Lines oy ee W A Figure DD IMPORTANT Do not cut corrugated portion of hose e f a longer drain hose is required add up to 42 of length for a total of 10 ft to the factory installed hose Use 5 8 or 7 8 inside diameter hose and a coupler to connect the two hose ends Secure the connection with hose clamps Figure EE e Secure the drain hose to the air gap waste tee or disposer with clamps NOTE TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION Figure CC DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION e Connect drain line to air gap waste tee or disposer using either previously determined method Method 1 Air gap with waste tee or disposer Disposer Installation igure FF Method 2 Built in High drain loop with waste tee or disposer Waste Tee Installation Waste Tee Installation Disposer Installation Figure GG IMPORTANT When connecting drain line to disposer check to be sure
3. tension adjustment methods Refer to the appro priate figure for your model PDW8100 PDW8800 Series Figure G TIP If door does not open easily or falls too quickly check the spring cable routing Check that the cable is properly aligned on the pulley as shown Installation Instructions STEP 2 REMOVE WOOD BASE INSTALL LEVELING LEGS IM PO RTANT Do not kick off wood base Damage will occur e Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back e Remove the four leveling legs on the underside of the wood base with an adjustable wrench or 15 16 socket e Discard base Figure J e Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame approximately 1 4 from frame as shown STEP 3 REMOVE TOEKICK e Remove the two toekick screws Figure K Figure M STEP 5 INSTALL 90 ELBOW e Wrap 90 elbow with thread seal tape e Install a 90 elbow onto the water valve e Do not over tighten 90 elbow water valve bracket could bend or water valve fitting could break e Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher Installation Instructions STEP 6 POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING e Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the opening to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher Figure N STEP 7 INSTALL DRAIN HOS
4. that drain plug has been removed DISH WASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE TIP Avoid unnecessary service call charges Always be sure disposer drain plug has been removed before attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer Installation Instructions STEP 16 PRE TEST CHECK LIST Review this list after installing your dishwasher to avoid charges for a service call that is not covered by your warranty Check to be sure power is OFF Open door and remove all foam and paper packaging Locate the Owner s Manual in the literature package Read the Owner s Manual for operating instructions Check door opening and closing If door does not open and close freely or tends to fall check spring cable routing and spring adjustments See Step 1 Check to be sure that wiring is secure under the dishwasher not pinched or in contact with door springs or other components See Steps 8 and 10 Check door alignment with tub If door hits tub level dishwasher See Step 11 Pull lower rack out about half way Check to be sure it does not roll back or forward on the door If the rack moves adjust leveling legs See Step 11 Check door alignment with cabinet If door hits cabinet reposition or relevel dishwasher See Steps 10 11 and 12 Check that door spring does not contact water line fill hose wiring or other components See Step 13 Verify water supply and drain lines are not kinked or in contact with ot
5. E GUIDE THROUGH CABINET e Remove tape and wire tie holding the clamp to the drain hose Be careful not to damage the drain hose e Stand the dishwasher upright e Slip the supplied hose clamp over the small end of the hose Do not tighten Figure 0 Insulation Blanket Power Cord If Used e Position the dishwasher in front of the opening Insert drain hose into the cabinet side If power cord is used guide the end through a separate hole STEP 8 SLIDE DISHWASHER PARTIALLY INTO CABINET DO NOT PUSH AGAINST FRONT PANEL WITH KNEES DAMAGE WILL OCCUR e Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time Figure Q e As you proceed pull the drain hose through the open ing under the sink Stop pushing when the dishwasher is a few inches forward of adjacent cabinetry e Make sure drain hose is not kinked under the dish washer and there is no interference with the water line and wiring or any other component STEP 9 INSTALL TRIM PIECES Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher e Locate trim strips inside dishwasher e Press trim onto the tub flange on each side Start with the top edge pressing on as you move towards the bottom e Press the two top trim pieces on each side of the latch e Open and close the door to check that trim does not bind and does not interfere with door latch Figure R Installation Instructions STEP 10 POSITION DISHWASHER
6. Installation Built In Instructions Dishwasher READ CAREFULLY KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS PDW8100 Series PDW8200 Series PDW8500 Series PDW8600 Series PDW8700 Series Installation Preparation PARTS SUPPLIED a Two 8 Phillips flat head wood screws 5 8 long to SS secure dishwasher to underside of countertop or sides of cabinetry Taped to top or side of dishwasher 2 Wood Screws Zon Side and top trim pieces _ Trim Pieces Trim Panel Accessory Kit not shown Q 5 some models Model PDW 9700 only om Drain Hose and Hose Clamp Drain Hose Hose Clamp MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Ferrule compression nut and 90 Elbow 3 8 NPT external oe 2 xx thread on one end opposite end sized to fit water supply Hand Wire Nuts 3 Thread seal tape o Shut Off Thread UL Listed wire nuts 3 90 Elbow Ferrule and Valve Seal Tape Compression Nut Materials For New Installations Only Air gap for drain hose if required Waste tee for house plumbing if applicable Electrical Cable Hot Water line or Power Cord if applicable Electrical cable or power cord if applicable Screw type hose clamps Strain relief for electrical connection Hand shut off valve Waste Tee eS Coupler Water line 3 8 min copper Screw Type Strain Relief Coupler for extending drain line if applicable i Hose Clamps TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips head screwdriver ae and 5 16 5 16 and 1 4 nutdriver Screwdriver Nutdriver
7. Remove Location house fuse or open circuit breaker T 7 before beginning installation Do not 1 1 2 Dia use an extension cord or adapter plug Hole Max with this appliance Electrical Requirements e This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse e Wiring must be 2 wire with ground and rated for 75 C Area Ground 176 F Black e If the electrical supply does not meet the above aCe waite requirements call a licensed electrician before proceeding For models equipped with power cord Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet Grounding Instructions Cable Direct have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and be connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Cabinet Preparation amp Wire Routing e The wiring may enter the opening from either side rear or the floor within the shaded area e Cut a 1 1 2 max dia hole to admit the electrical cable Cable direct connections may pass through the same hole as the drain hose and hot water line if convenient If cabinet wall is metal the hole edge must be covered with a bushing NOTE Power cords with plug mus
8. UNDER COUNTERTOP e Push the dishwasher into the cabinet e Push at the sides with your hands Do not use your knee against the door since door damage will occur e Check that the tub insulation blanket does not get bunched up or interfere with the springs as you slide it into the cabinet e Center the dishwasher in the opening e Check that the edges of the dishwasher door are behind the cabinet frame and aligned with the front face of the cabinet as shown e Carefully open and close the door to ensure that the door panel does not catch or rub on the cabinet frame e f the door catches or rubs on the frame reposition and or level the unit see Step 11 until the door moves freely and does not contact the cabinet frame Figures Positioning for PDW9200 PDW9800 Series The controls on these models are designed to be hidden by your countertop Align the dishwasher as Figure T shown NOTE If the drain hose gets bunched up behind the unit it can prevent the controls from being hidden by the countertop NOTE If this dishwasher is replacing an existing dishwasher the old countertop bracket screw holes may not be in the correct position to accept a top control model New holes may be required TIP The leveling legs can be used to increase or decrease the amount of gap between the controls and the countertop affecting the visibility of the controls IM PO RTANT Leave enough gap between the controls
9. and the countertop brackets so that the screwheads do not contact and scratch the controls Installation Instructions STEP 11 LEVEL DISHWASHER IM PO RTA NT Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance e Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level Figure X The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the cabinet sides When countertops are made of wood use Method 1 When countertops are granite or other materials that will not accept screws use Method 2 to secure dishwasher at the sides e Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually e f adjustment to the right rear leveling leg is required gain access by loosening junction box bracket screw through the access hole and Figure Y rotate bracket clock wise TIP Pull lower rack out about halfway Check to be sure the rack does not roll forward or back into dishwasher If the rack rolls in either direction the dishwasher must be leveled again e f door hits the tub the dishwasher is not installed correctly Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub Figure AA Figure BB Installation Instructions STEP 13 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY Connect water supply line to 90 elbow e Slide compression nut then ferrule over end of water line e Insert water line into 90 elbow e Slide ferrule against elbow
10. ctrical Rating Note Dishwasher must not be installed more than ten feet from sink for proper drainage All plumbing and electrical work must be in accordance with local codes Note If a flush look is needed a 25 base cabinet needs to be used except Profile and Triton XL models The power cord and connections must comply with the National Electrical Code Section 422 and or local codes and ordinances The cord must be no longer than six feet from the junction box to the receptacle 2 Subtract 1 4 This allows a 1 4 clearance gap between the underside of the countertop and the top of the dishwasher door Height is equal to A minus 1 4 STEP B Determine custom panel width 1 Measure dimension B the rough opening width 2 Subtract 1 4 for clearance 1 8 on each side Width is equal to B minus 1 4 Voltage AC ei ieieisaawidtaadiavaa b EER ERIEN ENEAN CREEA ENEA 120 Herna aaae ie EE a EAA E A A N ala wissen a ates 60 Total connected load amperage 02 0e cece eee eee eee eee 9 1 Calrod heater watts max 0 c cece cece cee eee eee nes 875 For use on adequately wired 120 volt 15 amp circuit having 2 wire service with a separate ground wire This appliance must be grounded for safe operation Specification Created 7 03 250202 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories As an ENERGY STAR partner GE has determined that this product reg fil es meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficienc
11. e dishwasher door l Drive the supplied 8 x 3 4 hex washer head wood screws l f through the spacer and into the panel l e Install remaining spacers and screws as indicated in the aw l marked locations Spacer l 1 C l lt l l f 1 l l l l l f 1 l Pub No 31 30558 Dwg No 206C1559P098 N D 694 3 03 l l l l l l l Drill 3 32 Drill 3 32 Pilot Hole PilotHole 3 32 Deep Pat 3 32 Deep Eh l f l l l l lu Trim Around Dotted Line Trim Around Dotted Line Profile PDW9700JII GE Profile Fully Integrated Built In Dishwasher Specification Created 7 03 250202
12. e sure toekick is against floor to minimize noise CJ U UUUUUU aa g as STEP 19 LITERATURE e Be sure to leave complete literature package and installation instructions with the consumer Profil PDW9700JII GE Profile Fully Integrated Built In Dishwasher Built In Dishwasher Dimensions in inches ogttt 24 24 ok Fag Des aH K Installation Information in inches Custom Panel for Model PDW9700JII Dishwasher comes panel ready Ooa T NS Cei a This wall area o Countertop lt must be free of A Panel Size 90 ay pipes or wires 902 MIN 4 4 Electrical Cabinets a wiring is Side P 4 he 3 from View A Hot x 5 gt y 5 gt 5 cabinet water nario aaaf 4 Electrical line on Underside 6 6 wiring on Floor left of countertop right rll tofl or a Plumbing d eletrica Bottom of 3 4 Max Pele chatted seca Adjacent Cabinetry 19 MIN f 1l 24 Fi fl z rad A BRNS J The most common panel dimensions are 30 1 4 H and 23 3 4 W je 24 MIN ae Dishwasher Rough In Information STEP A Determine custom panel height 1 Measure Dimension A from underside of countertop to bottom of adjacent cabinets Sere 33 13 16 MIN P adj to 35 ae Zi ee ce A 4 Adjustable 2 3 4 ttAdd 3 4 for custom panel and additional room for custom handle Ele
13. f 2 4 Max l f the door frame Panel height varies depending on Adjacent Cabinetry Open dishwasher door and drive the supplied I installation Consideration must ba gent aor swing E e 1AA ais head reni Drive ond screw 1 Stoaranea shove the toekink at the top and one on each side as shown l B Determine custom panel width pert ie common panel dimensions are 30 1 4 H through the inner door and into the custom 1 and 23 3 4 W f 1 Measure dimension B the rough opening panel i width i i f 2 Subtract 1 4 for clearance 1 8 on each WARNING Doinct overtighten screws i side Excessive tightening of the screws could damage WIDTH B 1 4 sor edges l l l 25 9 16 25 9 16 l STEP 2 DRAW CENTERLINE Place the custom panel on a flat surface with appearance i side down f Locate the vertical center of the panel at the top f Use a carpenters square to draw a centerline from top to STEP 7 INSTALL DOOR SPRINGS Note To increase tension move spring up oe i bottom The dishwasher is shipped from the factory with a sha oe hath cornge rt papajina f temporary set of balance springs Use the heavy balanced 1 duty springs provided to balance the door after are l f the custom panel is installed onto the dishwasher Spring Tension l Adjustment Here i The door balance system is designed to accom i STEP 3 ALIGN TEMPLATE TO PANEL modate a wide variety of custom panels Use the Trim template on the dotted line along all
14. her components Contact with motor or dishwasher frame could cause noise See Steps 6 and 8 Turn on the sink hot water faucet and verify waterep 11 11 Installation Instructions STEP 17 DISHWASHER WET TEST Turn on power supply or plug power cord into outlet if equipped Start the unit to check for leaks PDW8100 PDW68800 Series Latch door Push RINSE ONLY pad Push START RESET pad PDW9200 PDW9800 Series Push RINSE ONLY pad Push START RESET pad Close door Push Rinse Only button Push start reset pad once Check to be sure that water enters the dishwasher If water does not enter the dishwasher check to be sure that water and power are turned on Check for leaks under the dishwasher If a leak is found turn power supply off then tighten connec tions Restore power after leak is corrected Check for leaks around the door A leak around the door could be caused by door rubbing or hitting against adjacent cabinetry Reposition the dish washer if necessary See Step 12 The dishwasher will drain and turn off about 5 minutes after i 7 c1minu5h H3 Twafter ithe TJ0 19rEn STEP 18 REPLACE TOEKICK e Place toekick against the legs of the dishwasher Figure JJ e Align the toekick with the bottom edge and make sure it is against the floor e Insert and tighten the two toekick attachment screws The toekick should stay in contact with the floor TIP Mak
15. 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 r drain line to disposer check to be Horer Plug sure that drain plug has been removed DISHWASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE e The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10 feet in length for proper drainage A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire or injury to persons the installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation l CLEARANCES When Z Countertop installed into a corner allow 2 min clearance between dishwasher and Dishwasher adjacent cabinet wall or other appliances Allow 28 3 8 min clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening Figure B a 3 28 3 8 Clearance for Door Opening 2 Minimum Figure B Figure C Method 1 Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer An air gap must be used when required by local codes and ordinances The air gap must be installed according to manufacturers instructions lt a Figure D Method 2 Built in High Drain Loop with Waste Tee or Disposer Installation Preparation PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING lt Alternate Receptacle ull FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
16. our installation situation See Step 1 For easier i installation the custom panel and custom handle should be attached before installing the i dishwasher Use this template to locate mounting screws and spacers on the custom panel i ISTEP 6 INSTALL ASSEMBLED PANEL Custom Secure the panel to the door by inserting the fanai i I top and bottom mounting screws with spacers i iMPORTANT PARTAWiGLUDED into the matching keyhole slots Diya i pya ppi Door A custom handle must be installed onto the cus 4 Spacers Make sure all 4 spacers engage the keyhole a e 1 tom panel Install the custom handle 4 1 2 max 4 8 x 3 4 Hex washer head wood screws slots eej e rr from the top of the panel 3 8 x 1 3 4 Phillips truss head stainless steel I Press the panel against the door and push vu Slots wood screws _ downwards until the spacers are fully engaged n i 2 Heavy duty springs into the key hole slots The panel should align i i evenly with the top and sides baar l l STEP 1 DETERMINE CUSTOM PANEL SIZE 1 l A Determine custom panel height f 1 Measure dimension A from the underside of S l the countertop to the bottom of adjacent conten muse D i e on A Ae i 2 Subtract 1 4 This allows a 1 4 clearance S l l gap between the underside of the countertop Side f and the top of the dishwasher door gt 1 HEIGHT A 1 4 l To ho Stand the dishwasher upright l Note 30 1 16 minimum panel height is required to cover Bottom o
17. plug is used water line must not pass through power cord hole Shut off 1 1 2 Dia Valve Hole From 19 From Wall Cabinet PA Koy From Floor Cabinet Face Figure F Water Line Connection e Turn off the water supply e Install a hand shut off valve in an accessible location such as under the sink Optional but strongly recom mended and may be required by local codes e Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher Install the hot water inlet line using no less than 3 8 0 D copper tubing Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend forward at least 19 from rear wall e Adjust water heater for 120 F to 150 F temperature e Flush water line to clean out debris e The hot water supply line pressure must be 20 120 PSI CAUTION Do not remove wood base until you are ready to install the dishwasher The dishwasher will tip over when the door is opened if the wood base is removed BEFORE YOU BEGIN Locate and set aside the 2 Phillips head mounting screws wrapped with yellow tape and stuck to the top or side of the dishwasher STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE e With dishwasher on the wood skid check the door balance by opening and closing the door e f the door drops when released increase the spring tension If the door rises when released decrease the tension e Position the spring for increased or decreased tension as required e Model families have different spring mounting holes and
18. sides p holes on the cable to make major adjustments i Place the template on the panel aligned with the top edge a Use the holes in the leg for minor adjustments to i and the centerline Use tape to hold in place 23 ihe AE NEE i Use an awl to mark the screw hole locations indicated on Pa the template Remave the template i With the dishwasher on the wood skid close l S I and latch the door l SZ an Center Remove and discard both door springs l ree Attach the new heavy duty door springs Engage 1 the end with the short hook into the support f Adjust leg and the long hook into the cable Zo ta ncrease or Open and close the door Souter i Decrees Sorhy 9 A Spring Psk ISTEP 4 INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS AND SPACERS z Ifthe door drops open when released increase Cable Routing If the panel is less than 3 4 thick shorter screws must i T poran Sar apor doaa k 1 2 se 2 thick pa eased decrease tension IMPORTANT If the door does not open easily or be used Te 8 x 1 2 screws for 1 2 thick panels not IMPORTANT Htp aar draa ar opad ety f supplied cable is held in place by shoulders on the pulley f Use a 3 32 drill bit to drill pilot holes 3 32 deep in the Check to be sure the cable has not slipped over the f marked locations l insita I Note The custom panel is secured to the dishwasher door l with the spacers and screws provided The spacer will slip l into the keyhole slots on th
19. t pass through a separate hole Grounding Instructions Power Cord Models This appliance must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resis tance for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Electrical Connection to Dishwasher Electrical connection is on the right front of dishwasher e For cable direct connections the cable must be routed as shown in Figure E Cable must extend a minimum of 24 from the rear wall e For power cord connections install a 3 prong grounding WARNING type receptacle in the sink cabinet rear wall 6 min or 18 max from the opening 6 to 18 above the floor ull The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can Ge result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt that the appliance is properly grounded Installation Instructions PREPARE HOT WATER LINE e The line may enter from either side rear or floor within the shaded area shown in Figure F e The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical cable and drain hose Or cut an additional 1 1 2 dia hole to accommodate the water line If power cord with
20. y Note 23 1 8 min panel width and 26 1 4 min panel height is required to cover the door frame Panel height varies depending on installation Consideration must be given to door swing clearance above the toekick For answers to your Monogram GE Profile or GE appliance questions visit our website at GEAppliances com or call GE Answer Center service 800 626 2000 Heese Mason ne See eee te aaa 7 gt A l P Top of Panel Top of Panel Trim Around Dotted Line P P f 2 9 32 l 11 5 16 11 5 16 f l I f l l i l Drill 3 32 Drill 3 32 Pilot Hole Pilot Hole 3 32 Deep 3 32 Deep l l 1 l I f l l l H STEP 5 INSTALL CUSTOM HANDLE l 3 Th IC k Cc ustom Pa he A custom handle must be installed onto the eet panel before the panel is secured to the dish ka Pane __ 4 1 2 Max f Template Instructions trasher door p inp as The handle should be installed so that it aligns i i For PDW9700J Series with adjacent drawer handles or 4 1 2 max l i from the top of the panel Secure the handle in custom the same manner as cabinet handles Screws Door Panel i must be countersunk into the panel i The custom panel should be sized to y
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