GE GFWS1705HDG Use and Care Manual - Page 22

Water Supply Requirements, Drain Requirements

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Installation Instructions 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). 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: Minimum height: 24" (61 cm) Maximum height: 96" (244 cm) BACK 96" (244 cm) Max. 24" (61 cm) Min. 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. 22

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Installation Instructions
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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:
Minimum height: 24” (61 cm)
Maximum 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.
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).
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
BACK
96”
(244 cm)
Max.
24”
(61 cm)
Min.