GE PDT760SSJSS 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 found in the Custom Door Panel kit. • With dishwasher on the wood base, check the door balance by opening and closing the door. Door closes within 20° Door stays in position from 20° to 70° Door falls fully open beyond 70° Side View • Door is properly Figure G balanced if, when 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. Some models will have 1 spring on each side and other models will have 2 springs on one side and 1 spring on the other side. /DWFKGRRUDQGDGMXVWVSULQJVWRFRUUHFWEDODQFH 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. NOTE: Do not place the dishwasher on its side. • 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:6RPHPRGHOVKDYHUHDUDGMXVWDEOHOHYHOLQJZKHHOVDQG 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 23. Side View Custom door panel Figure J Toekick Remove 2 Toekick Screws Increase Tension Decrease Tension Front View Spring hooked to screw inside leg Figure H Make sure pulley cables are within pulley shoulders 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