Installing The Washer - GE GFWS1705 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WASHER

1. Run some water from the hot and
cold faucets to flush the water lines
and remove particles that might clog
the water valve screens.
2. Obtain inlet hoses locally.
3. Ensure there is a rubber washer in the
hoses. Reinstall the rubber washer
into the hose fitting if it has fallen out
during shipment. Carefully connect
the inlet hose marked HOT to the
outside "H" outlet of the water
valve. Tighten by hand; then
tighten another 2/3 turn with
pliers. Carefully connect the
other inlet hose to the inside
"C" outlet of the water valve.
Tighten by hand; then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do
not cross-thread or overtighten these connections.
4. Install the screen washers by
inserting them into the free
ends of the inlet hoses with
protruded side facing the
faucet.
5. Connect the inlet hose ends
to the HOT and COLD water
faucets tightly by hand; then
tighten another 2/3 turn with
pliers. Turn the water on and
check for leaks.
6. Carefully move the washer to its final location. Gently
rock the washer into position. It is important not
to damage the rubber leveling legs when moving
your washer to its final location. Damaged legs can
increase washer vibration. It may be helpful to spray
window cleaner on the floor to help move your washer
into its final position. NOTE: To reduce vibration,
ensure that all four rubber leveling legs are firmly
touching the floor. Push and pull on the back right
and then back left of your washer.
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift
the washer.
NOTE: If you are installing into a drain pan, you can
use a 24-inch-long 2x4 to lever the washer into place.
7. With the washer in its final
position, place a level on top
of the washer (if the washer is
installed under a counter, the
washer should not be able to
rock). Adjust the front leveling
legs up or down to ensure the
washer is resting solidly. Turn the
locknuts on each leg up toward the base of the washer
and snug with a wrench.
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INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.)
NOTE: Keep the leg extension
at a minimum to prevent
excessive vibration. The farther
out the legs are extended, the
more the washer will vibrate.
If the floor is not level or is
damaged, you may have to
extend the rear leveling legs.
8. Attach U-shaped hose guide to
the end of the drain hose. Place
the hose in a laundry tub or standpipe and secure it
with the cable tie provided in the enclosure package.
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NOTE: If the drain hose is placed
in a standpipe without forming a
U shape, a siphoning action could
occur. There must be an air gap
around the drain hose. A snug hose
fit can also cause a siphoning action.
NOTE: Do not place drain hose
deeper than 7" into the drain. 4" - 7"
is suggested. Deeper than 7" can
cause a siphoning action.
9. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTE: Check to be sure the power is off at the circuit
breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into
an outlet.
10. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box.
11. Read the rest of this Owner's Manual. It contains
valuable and helpful information that will save you
time and money.
12. Before starting the washer, check to make sure:
Main power is turned on.
The washer is plugged in.
The water faucets are turned on.
The unit is level and all four leveling legs are firmly
on the floor.
The shipping support hardware is removed and saved.
The drain hose is properly tied up.
There are no leaks at the faucet, drain line or washer.
13. Run the washer through a complete cycle. Check for
water leaks and proper operation.
14. If your washer does not operate, please review the
Troubleshooting Tips section before calling for service.
15. Place these instructions in a location near the
washer for future reference.
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