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Installation
I- PLUMBING
INFORMATION
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
, HOTAND COLDWATERFAUCETS - Must be within 42" of
the appliance water inlet hose connections. The faucets
must be 3/4" garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be
connected.
,WATER PRESSURE - Must be between !0 and 120
pounds per square inch with a maximum unbalance
pressure, hot vs. cold flowing, of !0 pounds per square
inch.
,WATERTEMPERATURE - Water heater should be set to
deliver 140 ° to !50°F (60° to 66°C)in the washer when
HOTwash is selected.
, SHUT-OFFVALVES - Both hot and cold water shut-off
valves (faucets) should be supplied.
, LOCATION - Do not install appliance in an area where
the temperature will fall below freezing. If appliance
is stored or transported in freezing temperatures, be
sure all water from the fill and drain systems has been
removed.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
, DRAIN RATE - The drain or standpipe must be capable
of accepting a discharge at the rate of 16 gallons per
minute.
, DRAIN HEIGHT- The drain height must be 33" minimum
and 96" maximum.
, STANDPIPE DIAMETER- The standpipe diameter must
be 1-1/2" minimum. There MUSTbe an air gap around
the drain hose in the standpipe. A snug fit can cause a
siphoning action.
, SIPHON BREAKKIT - For a drain facility less than 33"
high, the hose, coupling and clamps provided in the
machine must be used and, in addition, a siphon break
MUSTbe installed on the back of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and follow instructions in
the kit.
Instructions
18-1CONNECTING TO PLUMBING
FACI LITI ES
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If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of hot water
hose. Thread hot water hose onto connection labeled H at
top rear of washer. Hand tighten, plus an additional 1/8 turn
with pliers.
If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of cold water
hose. Thread cold water hose onto connection labeled C at
top rear of washer. Hand tighten, plus an additional 1/8 turn
with pliers.
Move appliance as close to final location as possible,leaving
room for you to make water, drain, electrical and vent
connections to your home.
NOTE:If longer drain hose is
required, order drain hose
extension kit, GEpart number
WH49X301.Connect additional
drain hose (contained in kit) to
original hose with hose clamp
(contained in kit).
Insert free end of drain hose
into drain opening of your
home up to drain hose stopper
(do not remove hosestopper
it prevents siphoning). If water
valves and drain are built into
wall, fasten drain hose to one
of water hoses with cable tie
provided (ribbed side on inside).
If your drains is a standpipe,
fasten drain hoseto standpipe
with cable tie provided.
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