Installation
EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF
CABINET
. Rotate elbow sections so that the opening points to the
side to which you want to vent. Preassemble 4" elbow
with 4" duct. Use only 4" ULapproved rigid metal for
ducting inside the dryer.
. Connect duct assembly to the internal elbow.
CAUTION: Be sure not to pull or damage the
electrical wires inside the dryer when inserting the duct.
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. Apply duct tape as shown on the joint between the
dryer internal duct and the straight duct pipe.
,CAUTION:
Internal duct joints must be
U ecured with tape, otherwise
they may separate and cause
a safety hazard.
[i0-]PLUMBING INFORMATION WATER
SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
. HOTAND COLDWATERFAUCETS- Must be within/42" of
the appliance water inlet hose connections. The faucets
must be 3/4" garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be
connected.
WATERPRESSURE- 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.
WATERTEMPERATURE- Water heater should be set to
deliver !40 ° to 150°F (60°to 66°C) in the washer when
HOTwash isselected.
SHUT-OFFVALVES- 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 freezing. If appliance
isstored or transported in freezing temperatures, be
sure all water from the fill and drain systems has been
removed.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
. DRAINRATE- The drain or standpipe must be capable
of accepting a discharge at the rate of !6 gallons per
minute.
DRAINHEIGHT- The drain height must be 33" minimum
and 96" maximum.
Instructions
. STANDPIPEDIAMETER- Thestandpipe diameter must
be 1-1/2" minimum. There MUSTbe an air gap around
the drain hose in the standpipe. A snug fit can cause a
siphoning action.
SIPHONBREAKKIT- For a drain facility less than 33"
high, the hose, coupling and clamps provided in the
machine must be used and, in addition, a siphon break
MUSTbe installed on the back of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and follow instructions in
the kit.
_-i]CONNECTING TO PLUMBING
FACILITIES
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If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of hot water
hose.Thread hot water hoseonto connection labeled Hat
top rear of washer. Handtighten, plusan additional 1/8 turn
with pliers.
If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of cold water
hose.Thread cold water hose onto connection labeled Cat
top rear of washer. Handtighten, plusan additional 1/8 turn
with pliers.
Moveappliance asclose to final location as possible,leaving
room for you to make water, drain, electrical and vent
connections to your home.
NOTE:Iflonger drain hose is
required,order drain hose
extension kit, GEpart number
WH/49X301.Connectadditional
drain hose (contained in kit)to
original hosewith hoseclamp
(contained in kit).
Insertfree end of drain hose
into drain opening ofyour
home up to drain hosestopper
(do not remove hosestopper
it preventssiphoning).If water
valvesand drain are built into
wall, fasten drain hoseto one
of water hoseswith cable tie
provided(ribbed sideon inside).
Ifyour drains isa standpipe,
fasten drain hoseto standpipe
with cabletie provided.
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