Plumbing Information - GE GUD27ESSMWW Installation Instructions Manual

CONNECTING THE WASHER

PLUMBING INFORMATION

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
• 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 20 and
120 pounds per square inch with a maximum
unbalance pressure, hot vs. cold flowing, of 10
pounds per square inch.
• WATER TEMPERATURE – Water heater should be
set to deliver 120°F (50°C) to 150°F (66°C) in the
washer when HOT wash is selected.
• SHUT-OFF VALVES – 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 30"
minimum and 96" maximum.
• STANDPIPE DIAMETER – 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 BREAK – For a drain facility less than 30"
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. Obtain
and use a siphon break kit and follow the instructions
in the kit.
Installation Instructions
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.
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,
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 drain is
a standpipe, fasten drain
hose to standpipe with
cable tie provided.
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