GE WSKS3040 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 6

iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS
[] To prevent floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard
before moving across floor.
[] Move the washer to within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of the
final location.
The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system
(floor or wall), or the laundry tub drain system.
Select the drain hose installation method you need. See "Tools
and Parts."
Standpipe drain system - wail or floor (views A & 8)
The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of
2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than
13 gN. (49.2 L) per minute.
The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and
no higher than 72" (183 cm) from the bottom of the washer.
Laundry tub drain system (view C)
The laundry tub requires a minimum carry-away capacity of
13 gat. (49.2 L) per minute.
The top of the laundry tub must be at least 39" (99 cm) above the
floor and no higher than 72" (183 cm) from the bottom of the
washer.
Proper connection of the drain hose will protect your floors from
damage due to water leakage. To prevent the drain hose from
coming off or leaking, it must be installed according to the
following instructions.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installation, this procedure must
be followed exactly.
1. Check the drain hose to see that it is the proper length.
2. Wet the inside of the straight end of the drain hose with tap
water.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any lubricant other than water.
3. Squeeze ears of double-wire clamp with pliers to open. Place
clamp over the straight end of the drain hose 1/4"(6 mm) from
the end. Twist hose back and forth while pushing down onto
drain connector at the bottom of the washer. Continue until
hose contacts the cabinet.
Place clamp over area marked "CLAMR" Release clamp.
(6 ram)
(6 mm)
A, Drain hose
B. Clamp
C. Cabinet
For standpipe or _aundry tub drain systems:
1. Open yellow, single-wire clamp with pliers and slide over
hooked end of drain hose to secure the rubber and
corrugated sections together.
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A. Hookedend
B. Drainhose