Electrical Requirements; Grounding Instructions - GE Unitized Electric Washer/Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
1
OF NEW APPLIANCE
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
After the machine is in the
home, remove remaining
packing material/carton from
washer.
DO NOT REMOVE SHIPPING
ROD AT THIS TIME.
Remove styrofoam block.
Remove the bag containing
the Washer hoses and parts
parts from tub. Put styrofoam
block back in tub opening to
hold tub in place during the
rest of installation.
position. Make sure there is
at least a 24" clearance on
right side of washer to remove
shipping bar. PULL SHIPPING
PLASTIC HANDLE. Keep bar so
it can be reinstalled if washer
is ever moved again.
Installation Instructions
WALL
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
TILT THE APPLIANCE
SIDEWAYS AND REMOVE
THE FOAM SHIPPING PADS
AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE
ALL OF THE FOAM PIECES
AROUND THE LEGS.
Washer hoses
and parts
Shipping
Yellow plastic handle
NEW HOME OR REMODELING FAUCETS/
DRAIN STANDPIPE/ELECTRICAL LOCATION
Locate spigots,
drain standpipe
and electrical plug
in this area
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INFORMATION
2
WARNING -
FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
This dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 or Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be connected to an individual
is required. If the electric supply does not meet the

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

A.
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 of electric current. This appliance is
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.
WARNING -
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
4
must
Right side of
Laundry Center.
12"
42"
FLOOR
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
Improper connection of the