Step 8: Position Water Line And Power Supply - GE 31-31570 Installation Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Installation
Note: The drain hose supplied with the dishwasher
is approximately 78" long. If a longer hose is
needed, a 10-foot-long hose may be purchased
from an authorized GE appliance dealer. The
10-foot-long hose is part number GPF10S.
Figure L
Hose Stop
Hose Clamp
Drain Hose
Figure M
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for drain
issues.
Make sure the drain hose connection is leak-free
and the hose is routed through the strain relief so
it will not kink when the dishwasher is installed into
the cabinet.
STEP 8: POSITION WATER LINE AND
POWER SUPPLY
• Position the water supply line and house wiring
with the base of the dishwasher and components
under the dishwasher.
Water
Line
Figure N
Strain
Relief
Drain Hose
Do not use
this port if
present
Collection Chamber
Drain Port
Power
Supply
STEP 9: INSERT DRAIN HOSE AND POWER
CORD, IF USED, THROUGH CABINET
• Upright the dishwasher and position it in front of
the cabinet opening.
• Insert the drain hose into the hole previously
drilled in the cabinet wall.
• If a power cord is used, guide the end of the cord
through a separate hole cut for the power cord.
The power cord should be routed directly to the rear
of the junction box, avoiding contact with the door
spring and other dishwasher components.
Drain
Water
Figure O
Tip: Avoid unnecessary service charges for no fill,
drain or noise concerns.
Position utility lines so they do not interfere with
anything under or behind the dishwasher.
STEP 10: INSTALL OPTIONAL GPF65 SIDE
MOUNT BRACKETS
Skip this step if the underside of countertop is
wood or woodlike material.
• Purchase and install the GPF65 side-mount
bracket kit if the underside of counter is granite
or a similar material that will not accept wood
screws. The GPF65 kit is available from authorized
GE appliance dealers.
• Refer to Figure P and follow the instructions
included in
Side-
the kit.
Mounting
Brackets
Tub Frame
Optional
Side-Mount
Bracket Kit
Power
Bracket
Attachment
Screws
(2 Each
Side)
Figure P
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