GE GFC325F Owners Manual - Page 4

Installation Instructions Disposer If you have questions, call 1-800-GECARES or visit our Website at: ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills. • Completion time - 1 hour • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. PREPARATION 1. Disconnect electrical power supply to disposer. 2. Remove old disposer or sink flange assembly. 3. Inspect drain line. If it is heavily coated with hardened grease and accumulations, rout out with a plumber's snake. 4. Remove old sealing materials and gasketing from sink opening, both top and bottom. NOTE: Top and bottom of sink surfaces must be free of any materials to prevent leaks. WHAT YOU WILL NEED • Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers • Channel lock pliers, slip joint • Nut driver • Hammer ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED • Steel punch or wooden dowel • Petroleum jelly or liquid soap • Hose clamp • Dishwasher drain connector • Adjustable pipe wrench • Plumber's putty (for cast sinks) • Stepped rubber drain adapter • Wire nuts • Cable connector • Flexible drain pipe • Power cord kit (Part Number PM3X215GDS) 4