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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE WASHER (cont.) 7. With the washer in its final position, place a level on top of the washer (if the washer is installed under a counter, the washer should not be able to rock). Adjust the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the washer is resting Leveling Leg solidly. Turn the lock nuts on each leg up toward the base of the washer Video and snug with a wrench. NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent excessive vibration. The farther out the legs are extended, the more the washer will vibrate. If the floor is not level or is damaged, you may have to extend the rear leveling legs. Scan this code to watch a video on Step 7. 8. Attach U-shaped hose guide to the end of the drain hose. Place the hose in a laundry tub or standpipe and secure it with the cable tie provided in the enclosure package. NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can cause a siphoning action. No more than 7 inches of hose should be in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain hose. A snug fit can cause a siphoning action. 9. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. NOTE: Check to be sure the power is off at the circuit breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet. 10. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 11. Read the rest of this Owner's Manual. It contains valuable and helpful information that will save you time and money. 12. Before starting the washer, check to make sure: † Main power is turned on.  † The washer is plugged in.  † The water faucets are turned on.  † The unit is level and all four leveling legs are firmly on the floor.  † The shipping support hardware is removed and saved. † The drain hose is properly tied up. † There are no leaks at the faucet, drain line or washer. 13. Run the washer through a complete cycle. Check for water leaks and proper operation. 14. If your washer does not operate, please review the Before You Call For Service section before calling for service. 15. Place these instructions in a location near the washer for future reference. Cable Tie Cable Tie REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are needed for your washer, they can be ordered in the United States by visiting our Website at GEApplianceparts.com or by calling GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES. In Canada, visit geappliances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344. Cable Tie 24

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7.
With the washer in its final
position, place a level on top
of the washer (if the washer
is installed under a counter,
the washer should not be
able to rock). Adjust the front
leveling legs up or down to
ensure the washer is resting
solidly. Turn the lock nuts on each leg
up toward the base of the washer
and snug with a wrench.
NOTE: Keep the leg extension at
a minimum to prevent excessive
vibration. The farther out the legs
are extended, the more the washer
will vibrate.
If the floor is not level or is damaged,
you may have to extend the rear
leveling legs.
8.
Attach U-shaped hose guide to the end of the drain
hose. Place the hose in a laundry tub or standpipe and
secure it with the cable tie provided in the enclosure
package.
NOTE:
Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe
can cause a siphoning action. No more than 7 inches of hose
should be in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around
the drain hose. A snug fit can cause a siphoning action.
Installation Instructions
9.
Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTE:
Check to be sure the power is off at the circuit
breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into
an outlet.
10.
Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box.
11.
Read the rest of this Owner’s Manual. It contains
valuable and helpful information that will save you
time and money.
12.
Before starting the washer, check to make sure:
Main power is turned on.
The washer is plugged in.
The water faucets are turned on.
The unit is level and all four leveling legs are firmly
on the floor.
The shipping support hardware is removed
and saved.
The drain hose is properly tied up.
There are no leaks at the faucet, drain line
or washer.
13.
Run the washer through a complete cycle.
Check for water leaks and proper operation.
14.
If your washer does not operate, please review
the
Before You Call For Service
section before
calling for service.
15.
Place these instructions in a location near the washer
for future reference.
INSTALLING THE WASHER
(cont.)
If replacement parts are needed for your washer, they can be
ordered in the United States by visiting our Website
at
GEApplianceparts.com
or by calling
GE Appliances at
800.GE.CARES. In Canada, visit
geappliances.ca
or call
1.800.561.3344.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Leveling Leg
Cable Tie
Cable Tie
Cable Tie
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Video
Scan this code
to watch a video
on Step 7.