GE GLDT696TSS Installation Instructions - Page 3

Installation Preparation PREPARE DISHWASHER ENCLOSURE 32-1/2" to 35" Underside of Countertop to Floor 24ąMin 24" Min. 4" Cabinets Square 6" and Plumb Figure 1 Floor MUST be Even with Room Floor. Plumbing and Electric Service Must Enter Shaded Area • The rough cabinet opening must be at least 24"deep and 235/8"To 24" Wide. The opening should beto 35"max. height. • The dishwasher must be installed so that drain hose is no more than 10feet in length for proper drainage. • The dishwasher must be fully enclosed on the top, CLEARANCES: When installed into a corner, allow 2" min. clearance between dishwasher and adjacent cabinet, wall or other appliances. Allow 25-5/8" min. clearance from the front of the dishwasher for door opening. Figure 2 Countertop Dishwasher 25-5/8" Clearance for Door Opening 2" Minimum Figure 2 DRAIN REQUIREMENTS Follow local codes and ordinances. • Do not exceed 10 feet distance to drain. • Do not connect drain lines from other devices to the dishwasher drain hose. • Dishwasher must be connected to waste line with an air gap (not supplied) or 32" minimum high drain loop, depending on local codes and ordinances to prevent back flow into the dishwasher . • Air gap must be used if waste tee or disposer connection is less than 18"above the floor to prevent siphoning. DRAIN PREPARATION The type of drain installation depends on answers to the following questions:  Do local codes or ordinances require an air gap?  Will waste tee or disposer connection be less than 18"above the floor?  Will installation have a drain loop less than 32" above floor? If the answer to ANY of the 3 questions above is YES, Method 1 MUST be used. Otherwise either Method 1 or Method 2 may be used. Figure 3 or Figure 4. CAUTION: An air gap MUST BE USED if the drain hose is connected to waste tee or disposer lower than 18"above the floor. Failure to provide the proper drain connection height with air gap or 32" minimum, high drain loop will result in improper draining of the dishwasher. PRECAUCIÓN: DEBE USARSE un espacio de aire si la manguera de drenaje se encuentra conectada a una T de eliminación o desecho inferior a 18" sobre el piso. No brindar la adecuada altura de conexión de drenaje con un espacio de aire o un circuito de desagüe de 32" como mínimo, provocará un drenaje inadecuado del lavaplatos. Method 1 Air Gap with Waste Tee or Disposer Figure 3 Method 2 High Drain with Waste Tee or Disposer Provide a method to attach drain hose to underside of countertop. 32" 1188"" Min. MMiinn.. 32" Min. 18" Min. Figure 4 Install waste tee or disposer and air gap according to Manufacturer s instructions. CABINET PREPARATION • Drill a 1-1/2" dia. hole in the cabinet wall within the shaded areas shown in Figure 1 for the drain hose connection. The hole should be smooth with no sharp edges. 3