Installing The Washer - GE GFWN1100L Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE WASHER

1.
the water lines and remove particles that might clog up
the inlet hose and water valve screens.
2. Remove the inlet hoses from the plastic bag.
3. (90° elbow end) Ensure there
is a rubber washer in the
90° elbow end of the HOT
and COLD hoses. Reinstall
the rubber washer into the
during shipment. Carefully
connect the inlet hose
marked HOT to the outside
"H" outlet of the water valve.
Tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefully connect the other inlet hose to the inside "C"
another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not crossthread or over-
tighten these connections.
4. If the inlet hose screen washers (if supplied with your
model) have fallen out during shipment, reinstall the
screen washers by inserting them into the free ends of
the HOT and COLD inlet hoses with protruded side facing
the faucet.
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5. Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and COLD water
faucets tightly by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Turn the water on and check for leaks.
Installation Instructions
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Inlet Hose
Screen
Washers
6.
the washer into position. It is important not to damage
the rubber leveling legs when moving your washer
vibration. It may be helpful to spray window cleaner on
NOTE: To reduce vibration, ensure that all four rubber
pull on the back right and then back left of your washer.
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift
the washer.
NOTE: If you are installing into a drain pan, you can use
a 24-inch long 2x4 to lever the washer into place.
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on top of the washer
(if the washer is installed
under a counter,
the washer should not
be able to rock). Adjust
the front leveling legs
up or down to ensure
the washer is resting
solid. Turn the lock nuts
on each leg up towards
the base of the washer and snug with a wrench.
NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent
excessive vibration. The farther out the legs are extended,
the more the washer will vibrate.
to extend the rear leveling legs.
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