Location Of Your Washer; Rough-In Dimensions - GE GFWS1705 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER
Do Not Install the Washer:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature should
never be below 60°F (15.6°C)for proper washer
operation.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains
or drapes.
3. On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard level surface
with a maximum slope of 1/2" per foot (1.27 cm per
30 cm). To make sure the washer does not vibrate
or move, you may have to reinforce the floor.
NOTE: If the floor is in poor condition, use 5/4"
impregnated plywood sheet solidly attached to the
existing floor covering.
IMPORTANT:
Minimum Installation Clearances
. When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear,
Top = 0" (0 cm)
. When installed in closet: Sides, Rear,
Top = 0" (0 cm), Front = !" (2.54 cm)
. Closet door ventilation openings required:
2 louvers each 60 square in. (387 cm), located 3"
(7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door
ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS
FRONT
27.0"
168.6 cm) =
o @
i° _ ° •
39.8"
(101.09 cm)
SIDE
11oo/12ooseriesmodels:S2.Z" (8Z.S cm)___
"_- 1600/1700seriesmodels:SS.6" 1 85.S c m)
NOTE: With pedestal, 52.6"
Stacked, 84"
39.8"
(101.09 cm)
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