Drain Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Water Supplg Requirements - GE GFWN1000 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
_Zk W ARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF
FIRE, E LECTRICAL SHOCKAND PERSONAL INJURY:
. DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORDORAN ADAPTER
PLUGWITH THISAPPLIANCE.
Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL C ODE,ANSI/NFPANO. 70.
CIRCUIT- Individual, properly polarized and grounded
15-amp branch circuit fused with 15-amp time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker.
POWERSUPPLY - 2-wire, with ground, 120-volt,
single-phase, 60-Hz, alternating current.
grounded 3-prong receptacle to be
located so the power supply cord
is accessible when the washer is
in an installed position.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:
Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrical shock. Checkwith a licensed electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
1. The washer MUSTbe grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electrical current.
2. Sinceyour washer is equipped with a power supply
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug, the plug MUSTbe plugged into an
appropriate, copper-wired receptacle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes,
with the National ElectricalCodes,ANSI/NFPA70 (latest
edition).If in doubt, call a licensed electrician. DO NOT
cut off or alter the grounding prong on the power supply
cord. In situations where a two-slot receptacle is present,
it isthe owner's responsibility to have a licensed
electrician replace it with a properly grounded
three-prong grounding-type receptacle.
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and cold water faucets MUSTbe installed within
/42inches (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The faucets
MUSTbe 3/4" (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can
be connected. Water pressure MUSTbe between 10 and
120 pounds per square inch. Your water department can
advise you of your water pressure.The hot water
temperature should be set to deliver water at 120° to 1/40°F
(48°-60°0.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
1. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3L)
per minute.
2. A standpipe diameter of !-!//4" (3.!8 cm) minimum.
3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:
Minimum height: 2/4"(61 cm)
Maximum height: 96" (24/4cm)
BACK
f
96 in.
(244 cm)
Max.
NOTE: The drain hose attached to the washer can reach
a 58" (1/47cm) high standpipe. For a higher standpipe,
contact an authorized parts distributor.
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