How to Install a GE Triton XL

Shut off the hot water supply valve underneath the kitchen sink. Disconnect power to the kitchen area via the circuit breaker box.

Measure the cabinet space’s dimensions with measuring tape to make sure the space is wide and tall enough for the Triton XL to fit. The space should measure 24 inches wide by 34 inches tall and 25 1/4 inches deep. Run the copper plumbing lines through the pass-through hole in the side of the sink cabinet.

Uncoil the copper tubing and connect it to the hot water supply valve. Slide the compression fittings over the copper tubing and tighten them onto the hot water supply valve with an adjustable wrench. Guide the copper tubing into the dishwasher compartment, toward the front of the cabinet area.

Remove insulation from the black hot wire, white neutral wire and ground wire with wire strippers. Connect the black hot wire, white neutral wire and ground wire to the hot, neutral and ground wires running from the main electrical circuit in the dishwasher cabinet space. Use wire nuts to connect and shield the wiring. Guide the wires toward the front of the cabinet space.

Place the dishwasher on its back. Wrap Teflon tape around the threads on the dishwasher elbow and attach it to the water supply inlet. Stand the appliance up, and then push it up to the cabinet space.

Slide a compression fitting over the copper tubing and connect it to the water inlet valve. Cut away any excess if the copper tubing is too long. Tighten the compression fitting with an adjustable wrench.

Remove the screws holding the cover onto the dishwasher’s wire box with a Phillips screwdriver. Place a wire clamp onto the side of the wire box and use a pair of pliers to tighten the retaining ring. Feed the electrical wiring through the wire clamp and cut off any excess. Remove the insulation with wire strippers and connect the black hot wire and white neutral wire to the dishwasher. Connect the ground wire to the frame of the dishwasher. Replace the wire box cover when finished.

Remove the tailpiece from the sink drain with a pipe wrench and install the branch tailpiece. Connect the dishwasher drain hose to the branch tailpiece. Secure the hose with a clamp. If the sink features a garbage disposal, connect the drain hose to the receptacle on the disposal and secure the hose with a clamp. Loop the drain hose to the highest point of the sink cabinet to avoid backwash.

Secure the drain hose to the side of the sink cabinet with a clamp or plumber’s strap. Level the dishwasher by twisting the front legs of the appliance while reading the torpedo level.

Attach the metal clips at the top of the machine to the underside of the cabinet counter with wood screws. Turn on the water and check for any leaks. Turn on the power and run the machine through a washing cycle while inspecting the area around the appliance for leaks.