GE GFWS2605FMC Use and Care Manual - Page 19

Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER Do Not Install the Washer: 1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation. 2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes. 3. On carpet. The floor MUST be a hard surface with a maximum slope of 1/2s per foot (1.27 cm per 30 cm). To make sure the washer does not vibrate or move, you may have to reinforce the floor. NOTE: If floor is in poor condition, use 3/4s impregnated plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering. IMPORTANT: Minimum Installation Clearances • When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear, Top = 0s (0 cm) • When installed in closet: Sides, Rear, Top = 0s (0 cm), Front = 1s (2.54 cm) • Closet door ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 square in. (387 cm), located 3s (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS FRONT 28" (73.6cm) SIDE 35" (88.9cm) 39"* (99cm) 39"* (99cm) *NOTE: With Legs: 40 1/2" (102.5 cm) - (3/4" (1.9 cm) adjustability) With Built-In Riser™: 46" (116.9 cm) - (3/4" (1.9 cm) adjustability) With Optional Pedestal (GFXP1308): 52" (132.1 cm) - (3/4" (1.9 cm) adjustability) Stacked: 78 1/4" (198.8 cm) 19

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Installation Instructions
LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER
Do Not Install the Washer:
1.
In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature
should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper
washer operation.
2.
In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or
drapes.
3.
On carpet. The floor
MUST
be a hard surface with
a maximum slope of 1/2
per foot (1.27 cm per
30 cm). To make sure the washer does not vibrate
or move, you may have to reinforce the floor.
NOTE:
If floor is in poor condition, use 3/4
impregnated
plywood sheet solidly attached to existing floor covering.
IMPORTANT:
Minimum Installation Clearances
• When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear,
Top = 0
(0 cm)
• When installed in closet: Sides, Rear,
Top = 0
(0 cm), Front = 1
(2.54 cm)
• Closet door ventilation openings required:
2 louvers each 60 square in. (387 cm), located 3
(7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door
ROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS
*NOTE:
With Legs:
40 1/2” (102.5 cm) - (3/4” (1.9 cm) adjustability)
With Built-In Riser™:
46” (116.9 cm) - (3/4” (1.9 cm) adjustability)
With Optional Pedestal (GFXP1308):
52” (132.1 cm) - (3/4” (1.9 cm)
adjustability)
Stacked:
78 1/4” (198.8 cm)
FRONT
28”
(73.6cm)
39”*
(99cm)
SIDE
35”
(88.9cm)
39”*
(99cm)