Installing The Washer - GE GFWN1000 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WASHER
1. Runsome water from the hot and cold faucets to flush
the water lines and remove particles that might clog up
the water valve screens.
2. Removethe inlet hoses from the plastic bag.
3. (90° elbow end) Carefullg
connect the inlet hose
marked HOTto the outside
"H" outlet of the water valve.
Tighten bg hand, then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefullg connect the other
inlet hose to the inside "C"
outlet of the water valve.
Tighten bg hand; then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not crossthreed
or over-tighten these connections.
4. Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOTand COLDwater
faucets tightlg bg hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Turn the water on and check for leaks.
5.
Carefullg move the washer to its final location. Gentlg
rock the washer into position. It is important not to
damage the rubber leveling legs when moving gour
washer
to its final location. Damaged legscan increase washer
vibration. It mag be helpful to sprag window cleaner on
the floor to help move gout washer into its final position.
NOTE:To reduce vibration, ensure that all four rubber
leveling legs are firmlg touching the floor. Pushand
pull on the back right and then back left of gour washer.
NOTE:Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift
the washer.
.
NOTE:If gou are installing into a drain pan, gou can use
a 2z_-inchlong 2x4 to lever the washer into place.
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 solid. Turn
the lock nuts on each leg up towards
the base of the washer and snug with a wrench.
NOTE:Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent
excessivevibration. The farther out the legs are extended,
the more the washer will vibrate.
If the floor is not level or is damaged, gou mag have
to extend the rear leveling legs.
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