GE Spacemaker WSM2780 Installation Instructions Manual page 3

INSTALLATION
(cont.)
Connecting to Plumbing Facilities:
CAUTION: Be sure water supply lines have
been thoroughly flushed to remove particles that
might clog the washer filter screens.
STEP 13: -- Check inlet hoses to insure the
rubber washers are installed in each end. (If
your laundry center has the hoses attached to the
water valve, proceed to step 13A). Carefully
connect the inlet hoses to the water valve (on the
left side of the washer cabinet), tighten by hand,
then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR
OVER TIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.
STEP 13A -- Determine which water faucet is
the HOT water faucet and carefully connect the
bottom inlet hose to the HOT water faucet,
tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Carefully connect the top inlet hose
to the COLD water faucet, tighten by hand, then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR
OVER TIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.
Turn the water on and check for leaks at both
connections.
STEP 13B -- Place formed end of drain hose in
drain facility and secure with cable tie (provided
in literature package).
4 Ft.
NOTE: Drain hose MUST be secured to drain
facility in all cases.
Connecting to Gas Supply:
STEP 14 -- Connect the gas supply to the
dryer. If codes allow, use new flexible metal
tubing (design certified by the American Gas
Association). Be sure there are no kinks. For gas
connections, you MUST usee pipe joint com-
pound resistant to the action of LP gas.
STEP 14A m Remove screws securing safety
cover to dryer and remove safety cover.
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INSTALLATION (cont.)
STEP 14B-- Ensure the shutoff valve handle in
the dryer is open.
STEP 14C m Open the shutoff valve in the gas
supply line. Test all the connections by brushing
on a soapy water solution. (Liquid detergent also
works well.) Bubbles will show a leak. NEVER
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH A FLAME.
OPEN
CAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFF at power
supply source (circuit breaker/fuse box).
STEP 14D -- Plug power cord into electrical
outlet.
IMPORTANT: 120 volt 60 hz AC only electrical
supply is required on a separate 15 ampere circuit
fused by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
NOTE:Do not under
any circumstances
remove grounding
prong from plug.
Grounding Prong
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