GE PDW8100 - Manual (Page 10)

Installation Instructions
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STEP 13 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
Connect water supply line to 90
°
elbow.
• Slide compression nut, then ferrule over end of
water line.
• Insert water line into 90
°
elbow.
• Slide ferrule against elbow and secure with compres-
sion nut.
IMPORTANT
–
Check to be sure
that door spring does not rub or contact the fill hose or
water supply line. Test by opening and closing the door.
Re-route the lines if a rubbing noise or interference
occurs.
Figure CC
• If a longer drain hose is required, add up to 42" of
length for a total of 10 ft. to the factory installed hose.
Use 5/8" or 7/8" inside diameter hose and a coupler to
connect the two hose ends. Secure the connection
with hose clamps.
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STEP 14 CONNECT DRAIN LINE
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.
The drain hose molded end will fit 5/8", 3/4" or 1"
diameter connections on the air gap, waste tee or
disposer. Cut on the marked line as required for your
installation.
DRAIN LINE INSTALLATION
• Connect drain line to air gap, waste tee or disposer
using either previously determined method.
Waste Tee Installation
Method 1 – Air gap with waste tee or disposer
Disposer Installation
Waste Tee Installation
Method 2 – Built-in “High drain loop” with waste tee or
disposer
Disposer Installation
Figure FF
Figure GG
• Secure the drain hose to the air gap, waste tee or
disposer with clamps.
NOTE: TOTAL DRAIN HOSE LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED
10 FEET FOR PROPER DRAIN OPERATION.
IMPORTANT
–
When connecting drain line to
disposer, check to be sure that drain
plug has been removed. DISH-
WASHER WILL NOT DRAIN IF PLUG IS LEFT IN PLACE.
TIP: Avoid unnecessary service call charges. Always be
sure disposer drain plug has been removed before
attaching dishwasher drain hose to the disposer.
Figure EE
Cutting Lines
1" 3/4" 5/8"
IMPORTANT: Do not cut corrugated
portion of hose
18"
Min.
18"
Min.
90
°
Elbow
Ferrule
90
°
Elbow
Hot Water
Supply Line
Compression Nut
Door Spring
Remove
Hopper
Plug
Hose Clamp
Coupler
Hose Clamp