GE Appliances GDT550HSD2SS Directives D'installation 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
• With dishwasher on the
wood base, check the
door balance by opening
and closing the door.
• Door is properly 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. Latch
correct balance.
Side View
Increase
Tension
Decrease
Tension
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.
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Door
closes
within
20°
Door stays in
position from
20° to 70°
Door falls fully
open beyond 70°
Side View
Make sure
pulley cable
is within
pulley
shoulders
Front View
Figure G
STEP 3: REMOVE WOOD BASE,
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
IMPORTANT
–
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.
Figure H
• Screw leveling legs back into the dishwasher frame,
approximately 1/2" from frame as shown.
STEP 4: REMOVE TOEKICK
• Remove the 2 toekick screws and toekick. Set aside for use in
Step 21.
Figure I
Approx.
1/2"
Remove 2
Toekick Screws