GE GLDT696JSS Installation Instructions - Page 8

Step 9 - Position Dishwasher Under Countertop, Step 10 - Level Dishwasher

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Installation Instructions STEP 9 - POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP • Check to be sure that wires are secure under the dishwasher and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other dishwasher components. TIP: Check tub insulation blanket. It should be positioned so it is not bunched up or interfering with door springs. Check by opening and closing the door. • Dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet doors. Be careful not to dent front panel with knees or damage countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts. Do not push against front door panel with knee. Damage to the door panel will occur. Reposition dishwasher by grasping both sides with hands STEP 10 - LEVEL DISHWASHER IMPORTANT - Dishwasher must be level for proper dish rack operation and wash performance. Place level on door and rack track inside the tub as shown to check that the dishwasher is level. Check level front to back Check level side to side • Level the dishwasher by adjusting the four leveling legs individually. • Once the dishwasher is level, secure the four lock nuts against the frame. Turn Legs to Adjust TIP: Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be sure the rack does not roll forward or backwards into dishwasher. If the rack rolls in either direction, the dishwasher must be leveled again. • If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub. 8

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Installation Instructions
STEP 9 – POSITION DISHWASHER UNDER COUNTERTOP
Check to be sure that wires are secure under the dishwasher
and not pinched or in contact with door springs or other
dishwasher components.
TIP:
Check tub insulation blanket. It should be positioned so it
is not bunched up or interfering with door springs. Check by
opening and closing the door.
Dishwasher door should be flush with cabinet doors.
Be careful not to dent front panel with knees or damage
countertop or cabinets with dishwasher parts.
STEP 10 – LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT -
Dishwasher must be level
for proper dish rack operation and wash performance.
Place level on
door and rack
track inside the
tub as shown to
check that the
dishwasher is
level.
Check
level
side
to side
Check
level
front
to back
Turn Legs
to Adjust
TIP:
Pull lower rack out, about halfway. Check to be
sure the rack does not roll forward or backwards
into dishwasher. If the rack rolls in either direction,
the dishwasher must be leveled again.
If door hits the tub, the dishwasher is not installed
correctly. Adjust leveling legs to align door to tub.
Do not push against
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
Reposition dishwasher
by grasping both
sides with hands
Level the dishwasher
by adjusting the
four leveling legs
individually.
Once the dishwasher
is level, secure the
four lock nuts against
the frame.