GE GDT720SSFSS Installation Instructions - Page 8

Dishwasher Installation STEP 11: SLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-FOURTHS OF THE WAY INTO CABINET IMPORTANT - Do not push against front panel with knees. Damage will occur. • Grasp the sides of the front panel and slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a time. Figure Q Do not push against front door panel with knee. Damage to the door panel will occur. • As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends about 6 inches forward of adjacent cabinets. • Make sure drain hose is not kinked under or behind the dishwasher. • Make certain the house wiring, drain line and water line do not interfere with components under dishwasher. STEP 12: INSTALL TRIM PIECES In this step you will need the trim pieces set aside in Step 1. • For Models GDF570 & DDT575 Position the trim pieces so the lips face toward the dishwasher door. ‡6HOHFWDWULPSLHFHDQGSUHVVLWRQWRWKHOHIWVLGHWXEÀDQJH6WDUW with the top edge and press the trim piece completely onto the tub ÀDQJHDV\RXPRYHWRZDUGVWKHERWWRP5HSHDWIRUWKHULJKWVLGH WXEÀDQJHWULPSLHFH Top Trim Side Trim Side Top Trim View Side Trim STEP 13: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hex-head screws set aside in Step 1. You must install the mounting brackets onto the dishwasher tub frame top or sides prior to sliding the dishwasher into place under the countertop. This dishwasher is capable of a true-flush installation at a 24" deep opening. The mounting brackets have several available attachment positions to accommodate different cabinet constructions. Install mounting brackets on top if the underside of countertop is wood or wood-like material that accepts screws: IMPORTANT - After installing brackets and before closing the dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by bending them up as needed, so that they do not contact the top of the dishwasher door and cause damage. Top Mounting #8 Bracket Screw Dishwasher tub frame Bracket Bend and break here after installing if counter has a short overhang. Figure S • If you are installing the dishwasher under a counter with a short overhang, the countertop brackets may extend beyond the edge of the counter. If this is the case, remove the excess length by repeatedly bending the brackets at the front notch only until they break. Install mounting brackets on sides if the countertop is granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws: ‡%UHDNRȺIURQWSRUWLRQRIWKHWDEZLWKSOLHUVDWWKHORFDWLRQVKRZQ • Position the left-hand side bracket as shown. Repeat with the right bracket . Figure R For all other models: • Select the top trim piece (See Figure R) and line up center to the top ODWFK3UHVVWKHWULPSLHFHRQWRWKHWXEÀDQJHPRYLQJIURPRQHVLGH to the other. • Select the left trim piece (see Figure R).Align top edge with the top WULPDQGSUHVVLWRQWRWKHOHIWVLGHRIWKHWXEÀDQJHPRYLQJIURPWKH WRSWRWKHERWWRP5HSHDWIRUWKHULJKWVLGHWXEÀDQJHWULPSLHFH (See Figure R for right side trim piece.) 8 Side Mounting Dishwasher tub frame #8 Bracket Screw as supplied Figure T Bend and break here if necessary Bracket