Step 14: Level Dishwasher - GE GLD4468R10SS Installation Instructions Manual

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 14: LEVEL DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT
- Dishwasher must be level for proper
dish rockoperation w ash performance end dooroperation
Thedishwasher m ust be leveled left toright a nd front t obeck
This ensures the dish racks will not roll in or out on their own,
circulation water witl flow to the pump inlet, and the door will
close without hitting the side of the tub
• Remove the lower dish rack and place o level on the door and
lower rock track as shown in Figure R
• Adjust the level of the dishwasher by individually turning the
four legs on the bottom of the dishwasher es illustrated in
Figure S
• The dishwasher is properly leveled when the level indicator is
centered left to right end front to beck Also, the dishwasher
door should close without hitting the side of the tub
• Replace the lower rack
Figu_"e R
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Side
STEP !5: POSITION DISHWASHER, SECURE
TO COUNTERTOP OR CABINET
In this step gou will need the 2 Phillips special head screws
flom the screw kit set aside in Step 1,
The dishwasher must be secured to the countertop or the
cabinet sides When the underside of the countertop is wood,
use Method i Use Method 2 when the underside of the
countertop is mode of a material, such as granite, that will not
accept wood screws
IMPORTANT
- Prevent door panel and control panel
damage Dishwasher must be positioned so the flont panel
and control panel do not contact the adjacent cabinets or
countertop Mounting screws must be driven straight and flush
Protruding screw heads could scratch the door panel or" control
panel and interfere with door operation
Method 1
Secure dishwasher to underside of wood countertop_
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet Refer to
Steps 13 and 14 Door panel and/or control panel must not
hit cabinets or countertop
• Fasten the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop
with the 2 Phillips special heed screws Refer to Figure T Make
certain screws ore driven straight and flush to prevent panel
damage
Figure T
BrQckets Wood Countertop
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Figure S
Tip: Prevent unnecessary service charges. Verify dishwasher
is leveled.
Pull the dish rocks half wag out, Theg should stag put Open
and close the door. The door should fit in the tub opening
without hitting the side of the tub, If the rocks roll on their own.
or the door hits the side of tub relevel the dishwasher
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Method 2
Secure dishwasher to cabinet sides_ This method requires
purchase of a GPF65 Side Mount Kit_ Refer to Step 12_
• Recheck alignment of the dishwasher in the cabinet Refer to
Steps 13 and 14 Door penet and/or control ponet must not
hit cabinets or countertop
• Fasten the dishwasher to the adjacent cabinets with the 2
Phillips special head screws provided Refer to Figure U Make
certain screws are driven straight and flush to prevent panel
damage
Figure U
Granite Countertop
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