Water Supplg Requirements; Drain Requirements; Installing The Washer - GE GFWH2400 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and cold water faucets MUSTbe installed within
42 inches (107 cm) of gour washer's water inlet. The faucets
MUSTbe 3/4" (1.9cm) garden hose-tgpe so inlet hoses
can be connected. Water pressure MUSTbe between 10
and 120 pounds per square inch. Your water department
can advise gou of gour water pressure.The hot water
temperature should be set to deliver water at 120° to 140°F
(48°-60°C)to provide proper Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) performance.
NOTE:A water softener is recommended to reduce buildup
of scale inside the steam generator if the home water supplg
is verg hard.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
1. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3L)
per minute.
2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4" (3.18cm) minimum.
3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:
Minimum height: 24" (61 cm)
Maximum height: 96" (244 cm)
BACK
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96 in.
(244 cm)
Max.
24 in,
(61 cm)
Min.
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NOTE:The drain hose attached to the washer can reach
a 58" (147 cm) high standpipe. For a higher standpipe,
contact an authorized parts distributor.
INSTALLING THE WASHER
1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush
the water linesand remove particles that might clog up
the water valve screens.
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3.
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Removethe inlet hoses from the plastic bag.
(90 ° elbow end) Carefullg
connect the inlet hose
marked HOTto the outside
"H" outlet of the water valve.
Tighten bg hand, then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefullg connect the other
inlet hose to the inside "C"
outlet of the water valve.
Tighten bg hand; then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not crossthread
or over-tighten these connections.
Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOTand COLDwater
faucets tightlg bg hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers.Turn the water on and check for leaks.
5.
Carefullg move the washer to its final location. Gentlg
rock the washer into position. It is important not to
damage the rubber leveling legs when moving gour
washer to its final location. Damaged legs can increase
washer vibration. It mag be helpful to sprag window
cleaner on the floor to help move gour washer into its
final position.
NOTE:To reduce vibration, ensure that all four rubber
leveling legs are firmlg touching the floor. Pushand pull
on the back right and then back left of gour washer.
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift
the washer.
NOTE: If gou are installing into a drain pan, gou can use
a 24-inch long 2x4 to lever the washer into place.
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