Connect To Drain - GE GTW485 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

CONNECT TO DRAIN

6
Install drain hose clip on rear
panel of washer. Route drain
hose through clip and insert
free end into drain opening
of your home.
NOTE: If longer drain
hose is required, order
drain hose extension
kit, GE part number
WH49X301. Connect
Drain
additional drain hose
hose
(contained in kit) to
original hose with hose
clamp (contained in kit).
NOTE: Install hose
guide on hose end
if equipped.
If water valves and drain are built into wall, fasten drain
hose to one of the water hoses with cable tie provided.
Wall
Drain
hose
5" Max.
insertion
into
30"
drain
Min.
NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can
cause a siphoning action. No more than 5" of hose should be
in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain
hose. A snug fit can also cause a siphoning action.
Installation Instructions
Drain
hose
clip
Washer
back
Cable
tie
Drain
hose
clip
Washer
back
CONNECT TO DRAIN (Continued)
6
If your drain is a standpipe, fasten drain hose to
standpipe with cable tie provided.
5" Max.
insertion
into
drain
30"
Min.
NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can
cause a siphoning action. No more than 5" of hose should be
in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain
hose. A snug fit can also cause a siphoning action.
If drain discharge height does not meet 30" minimum
height requirement, end of drain hose must be secured
in drain opening of home by installer and have an air gap
around hose to prevent siphoning.
Drain
hose
Less than
30"
NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can
cause a siphoning action. No more than 5" of hose should be
in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain
hose. A snug fit can also cause a siphoning action.
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Drain
hose
Washer
Cable
tie
Standpipe
Washer
back
Drain
hose
clip
back
Drain
hose
clip