General Electric ZBD1870NSS Manual

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE HOT WATER LINE

• The line may enter from either side, rear or ﬂ oor within the

shaded area shown in Figure F.

• The line may pass through the same hole as the electrical

cable and drain hose. Or, cut an additional 1-1/2" dia. hole to

accommodate the water line. If power cord with plug is used,

water line must not pass through power cord hole.

Figure F

Water Line Connection

• Turn off the water supply.

• Install a hand shut-off valve in an accessible location, such

as under the sink. (Optional, but strongly recommended and

may be required by local codes.)

• Water connection is on the left side of the dishwasher. Install

the hot water inlet line, using no less than 3/8" O.D. copper

tubing. Route the line as shown in Figure F and extend

forward at least 18" from rear wall.

• Adjust water heater for 120°F to 150°F temperature.

• Flush water line to clean out debris.

• The hot water supply line pressure must be 20-120 PSI.

CAUTION:

Opening the door will cause the dishwasher

to tip forward.

Do not open the door

until you are ready

to install the dishwasher.

If it is

necessary to open the door, hold

the top of the dishwasher securely

with one hand and hold the door

with the other hand.

STOP

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Locate and set aside the package containing

2 Phillips head countertop mounting screws

and 2 additional toekick screws (located in

the literature package).

Figure G

CAUTION:

The hot water supply line pressure must be at least 20 psi.

Lower pressures could cause the water valve to leak and

cause water damage.

Cabinet Face

Shut-off

Valve

3" From Floor

18" From Wall

From

Cabinet

1-1/2" Dia.

Hole

Hot

STEP 1 CHECK DOOR BALANCE

• To check the door balance, hold the top of the dishwasher

ﬁ rmly.

• Open the door slowly. If the door drops when released, you

will need to increase spring tension. If the door closes when

released, you will need to decrease tension.

• If adjustments are needed, see Step 1A. If no adjustments are

needed, skip to Step 2.

STEP 1A ADJUST DOOR SPRINGS

(IF NECESSARY)

FOR ZBD1870 MODELS

For ZBD1850 models, refer to the instruction provided on the

template packed with that model.

To adjust the door springs, you will need to remove the

dishwasher side panels.

To remove the side panels:

• Remove the screws from the top and back of each

dishwasher side panel, sixteen screws total. Open the door

and remove the four screws securing the panels to the inside

door frame.

Figure H

Screws

Front

Rear