Electrical Requirements; Water Supply Requirements; Drain Requirements; Grounding Instructions - GE GFW148 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
- Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
DO NOT remove ground prong.
DO NOT use an adapter.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire or electrical shock.
CIRCUIT – Individual, properly polarized and grounded
15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
POWER SUPPLY – 2 wire plus ground, 120 Volt, single
phase, 60 Hz, alternating current.
Outlet Receptacle – Properly
grounded 3-prong receptacle to
be located so the power cord is
accessible when the washer is in
an installed position. If a 2-prong
receptacle is present, it is the
owner's responsibility to have a
licensed electrician replace it with
a properly grounded 3-prong grounding type receptacle.
Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, with latest edition of the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 or CANADIAN ELECTRICAL
CODE, CSA C22.1. Check with a licensed electrician if you
are not sure that the washer is properly grounded.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Improper connection of the equipment-
WARNING
grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician,
or service representative or personnel, if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
DO NOT modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
If required by local codes, an external 18 gauge or larger
copper ground wire (not provided) may be added. Attach
to washer cabinet with a #10-16 x 1/2" sheet metal screw
(available at any hardware store) to rear of washer.
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Installation Instructions
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
Mobile Home Installation:
Installation must conform to Standard for Mobile Homes,
ANSI A119.1 and National Mobile Home Construction
and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (PL93-383).

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within
42 inches (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The
faucets MUST be 3/4" (1.9 cm) garden hose-type
so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure
MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square
inch. Your water department can advise you of your
water pressure. The hot water temperature should be
set to deliver water at 120° to 140°F (48°–60°C) to
provide proper Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
performance.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

1. Drain capable of eliminating 9.5 gals (36 L) per
minute.
2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4" (3.18 cm) minimum.
3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:
Minimum height: 36" (91.4 cm)
Maximum height: 58" (147 cm)
BACK
58"
(147 cm)
Max.
36"
(91.4 cm)
Min.
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