GE ZBD6905 - Manual (Page 11)

Installation Instructions
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STEP 5 INSTALL POWER CORD
SKIP THIS STEP IF DISHWASHER
WILL BE DIRECT WIRED
• Maximum power cord length is 6 ft.
• The power cord and connections must comply with
the National Electrical Code, Section 422 and/or
local codes and ordinances.
Insert power cord wires
through strain relief and
tighten.
STEP 6 LEVEL DISHWASHER
• Carefully, upright the dishwasher, be careful not to
bend the leveling legs.
• Check to be sure the dishwasher is level and is
adjusted to fit the installation cutout height.
• Strip 1/2" insulation
from ends of power
cord wires.
• Connect incoming power cord white to dishwasher
white, black to black and ground to dishwasher green
wire. Use UL listed wire connectors of appropriate size.
• Install junction box cover with screws provided. Be sure
wires are not pinched under the cover.
Level
Top
and
Sides
White
Ground
Black
STEP 7 SLIDE DISHWASHER
INTO OPENING
DO NOT PUSH AGAINST THE FRONT PANEL WITH
KNEES, DAMAGE WILL OCCUR!
• Insert drain hose into the cabinet wall hole. If a power
cord is used, guide the end through a separate hole.
STEP 8 CONNECT WATER LINE
NOTE: If you are using an existing water line, cut 1" off
the end. Always use a new ferrule and compression nut.
• The water supply line should be flushed to clear any
foreign material before connecting to the dishwasher.
• Make sure there are no sharp bends or kinks to restrict
water flow.
• Insert water line into the 90
°
elbow.
• Slide ferrule against
elbow and secure with
compression nut.
• Replace access panel
plate.
• Position water supply line and house wiring on the
floor of the opening to avoid interference with base
of dishwasher.
• Slide dishwasher into the opening a few inches at a
time. As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the
cabinet wall under the sink.
• Check to be sure there is no interference with
waterline or house wiring.
• Again, check to be sure the dishwasher is level.
Ferrule
90
°
Elbow
Hot Water
Supply Line
Compression Nut