Installation; Plumbinginformation; Information - GE Spacemaker WSM2700 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION (cont.)
Appliance Operational Checkout:
STEP 17 - All packing and shipping materials
removed including the washer shipping bolt and
plastic spacer block.
STEP 17A - Drain hose properly routed - not coiled or
kinked.
STEP 17B - Water inlet hoses connected (HOT to
HOT) and tightened securely without kinks. Turn on
water faucets and check for leaks.
STEP 17C - Exhaust ductwork secured without leaks
by taping all joints.
STEP 17D - Turn on electricity at power source.
STEP 17E -Turn on washer and dryer and run through
one cycle, Check all hoses for leaks.
ReplacingFrontAccessPanel:
STEP 18 - Re-install flint access panel removed in
STEP 10.
STEP 19 - Place Use and Care Book and Installation
in location where they may be found by the customer.
PlumbingInformation
WaterSupplyRequirements
HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS must be
within 42" of the appliance water inlet hose connec
tions. The faucets must be 3/4" garden-hose type so
inlet hoses can be connected.
WATER PRESSURE - Must be between 10 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 140 to 150 F (60 to 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 tYeezing. 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 !6
gallons per minute,
DRAIN HEIGHT - The drain height must be 33"
minimum and 96" maximum.
STANDARD DIAMETER - The standpipe
diameter must be 1-1/4" minimum. There MUST
be an air gap around the drain hose in the
standpipe. A snug fit can cause a siphoning action.
o SIPHON BREAK KIT - For a drain facility less
than 33" high, the hose, coupling and clamps
provided in the machine may be used and in
addition, a siphon break MUST be installed on the
back of the machine. Use Siphon Break Kit
WH49X228 and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE KIT.
ElectricalConnection Information
. To Prevent Personal Injury:
TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AT POWER SOURCE
(CIRCUIT BREAKER / FUSE BOX) BEFORE
INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
This appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the
absence of local codes, in accordance with the
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANS1iNFPA NO.
70-1987,
ElectricalRequirements:
This appliance should be connected to an
individual branch circuit with 120/240 or 120/208
volt single phase 60 Hz electrical service and
should be protected by 30 amp. time-delay fuses or
circuit breakers.
Use power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers.
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