Drain Requirements - GE Unitized Gas Washer/Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF
CABINET
• Rotate elbow sections so that the opening points to the
side to which you want to vent. Preassemble 4" elbow
with 4" duct. Use only 4" UL approved rigid metal for
ducting inside the dryer.
• Connect duct assembly to the internal elbow.
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WARNING
Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct.
• Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the
dryer internal duct and the straight duct pipe.
PLUMBING INFORMATION WATER
SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
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• HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS – 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 10 and 120
pounds per square inch with a maximum unbalance
inch.
• WATER TEMPERATURE – Water heater should be set to
HOT wash is selected.
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
removed.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

• DRAIN RATE – The drain or standpipe must be capable
minute.
• DRAIN HEIGHT – The drain height must be 33" minimum
Installation Instructions
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WARNING
Internal duct joints must be
secured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.
• STANDPIPE DIAMETER – The standpipe diameter must
be 1-1/2" minimum. There MUST be an air gap around
siphoning action.
• SIPHON BREAK KIT – 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
MUST be installed on the back of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and follow instructions in
the kit.
CONNECTING TO PLUMBING
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FACILITIES
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.
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, GE part 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 hose stopper 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 hose
to standpipe with cable tie
provided.
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