GE - General Electric GPF400A Dishwasher Door and Access Color Panels

User Manual - Page 17

For GPF400A.

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17
GPF100 Trim Kit
Heavy Door Springs
To prevent electric shock,
disconnect electrical power
supply to dishwasher before
changing panels. Do not
operate dishwasher while
changing panels or when
lower access panel assembly
is removed.
Tools and Materials required:
• 1/4" socket driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Gloves to protect against sharp edges
Remove the two screws below the access
panel. Retain screws.
Loosen the two screws located between the
door and the access panel. Do not attempt
to remove these screws. They are secured to
the access panel with washers.
Remove the access panel assembly and
toekick from the dishwasher. Set aside.
Note: Spring hook must be turned to the outside.
Move spring hook back
to increase tension.
For installation of a custom dishwasher door
panel weighing 4 pounds to 8 pounds.
Step 1
Turn off water supply.
Latch dishwasher door.
Step 2:
Remove Lower
Access Panel
Assembly
Remove old springs
Grasp the end of the spring at the rear of
the
dishwasher and release the hook.
Release opposite end of the spring and
remove.
Install door springs
Hook new GPF100 door spring on the end
of the door frame.
Stretch the spring to the second hole in the
channel.
Repeat the same procedure for the opposite
side.
Hold the dishwasher with one hand and
slowly open the door fully.
Open and close the door to check for
proper balance. Correct spring tension
should prevent the door from raising by
itself from a full open position and prevent
the door from falling heavily.
If the door falls heavily, increase spring
tension by moving the hook further away
from yourself. Test for proper balance.
Repeat the procedure if necessary.
Re-install the toekick and access panel.
Step 3:
Replace
Springs
WARNING
Loosen 2 Screws
Access Panel
Toekick
Loosen 2 Screws
Access Panel
Toekick
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