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Installation
instructions
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.
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.
WARNING-
Internal duct joints must be
H secured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.
PLUMBING
INFORMATION
WATER
[ -ISU PPL¥ REQUIREMENTS
, HOT AND COLD WATERFAUCETS - 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
pressure, hot vs. cold flowing, of 10 pounds per square
inch.
WATERTEMPERATURE - Water heater should be set to
deliver 140° to 150°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.
, STANDPIPEDIAMETER- The standpipe diameter must
be 1-1/2" minimum. There MUST be 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
MUST be installed on the back of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WH/49X228 and follow instructions in
the kit.
[ ]CONNECTING
TO PLUMBING
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.
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, GE part number
WH/49X301. C onnectadditional
drain hose (contained in kit) to
original hose with hose clamp
(contained in kit).
Insertfree end of drain hoseinto
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 hoseto 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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