GE PDT750SSFSS Installation Instructions - Page 6

Dishwasher Installation STEP 1: PREPARATION Locate the items in the installation package: • Screws • Junction box cover • Drain hose and clamp • Mounting brackets • Trim pieces (on some models) • Drain hose hanger • Owner's Manual • Product samples and/or coupons STEP 2: CHECK DOOR BALANCE NOTE: If installing a Custom Door Panel (available on some models), please follow the instructions Door closes within 20° found in the Custom Door Panel kit. • With dishwasher on Door stays in position from 20° to 70° the wood base, check the door balance by Door falls fully open beyond 70° opening and closing the door. Side View • Door is properly balanced if, when Figure G opened, it self closes within 20° from vertical, stays in position from 20° to 70° and falls fully open beyond 70°. • If necessary increase or decrease tension as shown. Latch door and adjust both springs to the same tension setting to correct balance. Side View STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE, INSTALL LEVELING LEGS IMPORTANT - 'RQRWNLFNRȺZRRGEDVH Damage will occur. • Move the dishwasher close to the installation location and lay it on its back. • Remove the 4 leveling legs on the underside of the wood base with a 15/16" socket wrench. • Discard base. Approx. 1/2" Figure I • Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame, approximately 1/2" from frame as shown. NOTE: Some models have rear adjustable leveling wheels, and will not require the 2 rear leveling legs. STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK • Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in Step 24. Figure J Toekick Remove 2 Toekick Screws Increase Tension Front View Decrease Tension Spring hooked to screw inside leg Make sure pulley cable is within pulley shoulders Figure H Tip: Make sure door opens and closes smoothly. Check door opening and closing. If door does not open easily or falls too quickly, check spring cable routing. The cable is held in place by "shoulders" on the pulley. Check to be sure cable has not slipped over the pulley shoulders and is routed as shown. 6 STEP 5: POSITION SOUND BARRIER (on some models) Skip this step if the sound barrier is not assembled to the dishwasher. Lift the sound barrier and tape to the door front with masking tape. This will hold the sound barrier up and out of the way during installation. Tape Sound Barrier Figure K Bottom Front View