GE GFW450SSKWW Use and Care Manual - Page 17

Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT remove ground prong. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. POWER SUPPLY - 2 wire plus ground, 120 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz, alternating current. Outlet Receptacle - Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle to be located so the power cord is accessible when the washer is in an installed position. If a 2-prong receptacle is present, it is the owner's responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a properly grounded 3-prong grounding type receptacle. Washer 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, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70 latest edition. Check with a licensed electrician if you are not sure that the washer is properly grounded. WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 inches (107 cm) of your washer's water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4" (1.9 cm) garden hose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch. Your water department can advise you of your water pressure. The hot water temperature should be set to deliver water at 120° to 140°F (48°-60°C). GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician, or service representative or personnel, if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug on the power supply cord. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. If required by local codes, an external 18 gauge or larger copper ground wire (not provided) may be added. Attach to washer cabinet with a #8-18 x ½" sheet metal screw (available at any hardware store) to rear of washer. Mobile Home Installation: Installation must conform to Standard for Mobile Homes, ANSI A119.1 and National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (PL93-383). DRAIN REQUIREMENTS 1. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per minute. 2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4" (3.18 cm) minimum. 3. The standpipe height above the floor should be: Mini height: 24" (61 cm) Max height: 96" (244 cm) 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. BACK 96" (244 cm) Max. 24" (61 cm) Min. 17