GE PDWT180RSS Installation Instructions - Page 9

Dishwasher Installation STEP 8 - INSTALL 90° ELBOW • Wrap 90° elbow with thread seal tape. • Install a 90° elbow onto the water valve. Front of Dishwasher 90° Elbow Figure O Water Valve Bracket Fill Hose Thread Seal Tape • Do not overtighten the 90° elbow; water valve bracket could bend or water valve fitting could break. • Position the end of the elbow to face the rear of the dishwasher. STEP 9 - POSITION WATER LINE AND HOUSE WIRING • Position water supply line and house wiring on the floor of the enclosure to avoid interference with base of dishwasher and components under dishwasher. $ $ # # % FPcTa ;X]T 7^dbT FXaX]V Figure P STEP 10 - INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO DISHWASHER DRAIN PORT In this step you will need the drain hose and clamp set aside in Step 1. • Stand dishwasher upright. • Place drain hose clamp over 1-3/16" inside diameter end of drain hose with the clamp screw positioned on the bottom of the hose. IMPORTANT - Prevent drain hose damage and possible leaks. Be careful not to nick or cut the drain hose. • Push the end of the drain hose over the drain pump outlet being careful not to disturb the check valve. Refer to Figure Q. • Seat the drain hose end against the hose stops on the pump outlet . • Position hose clamp against the front lip of the drain hose and tighten clamp. NOTE: Drain hose supplied with dishwasher is approximately 78" long. If a longer hose is needed, a 120" long hose (10 feet) may be purchased from an authorized GE appliance dealer. The 10' long hose is part number GPF10L. Pump Outlet Hose Stops Hose Clamp Check Valve Do Not Remove Figure Q Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges. Make a leak free connection Insert hose against stop on pump. Position clamp against front lip of drain hose with clamp screw on bottom side of hose. Tighten clamp to at least 15 inch-pounds of torque. Tip: Reduce drain pump noise Position drain hose clamp so screw is on the bottom side of the hose. This will prevent noise caused by the clamp coming in contact with the tub bottom. Refer to Figure Q. 9