GE GTW485ASJWS Use and Care Manual - Page 17

Installation Instructions 6 CONNECT TO DRAIN Install drain hose clip on rear panel of washer. Route drain hose through clip and insert free end into drain opening of your home. Drain hose clip NOTE: If longer drain hose is required, order drain hose extension kit, GE part number WH49X301. Connect additional drain hose (contained in kit) to Drain hose original hose with hose clamp (contained in kit). Washer back 6 CONNECT TO DRAIN (Continued) If your drain is a standpipe, fasten drain hose to standpipe with cable tie provided. Drain Drain hose hose clip 5" Max. insertion into drain 30" Min. Cable tie Washer back NOTE: Install hose guide on hose end if equipped. If water valves and drain are built into wall, fasten drain hose to one of the water hoses with cable tie provided. Drain hose Wall Cable tie Standpipe NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can cause a siphoning action. No more than 5" of hose should be in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain hose. A snug fit can also cause a siphoning action. If drain discharge height does not meet 30" minimum height requirement, end of drain hose must be secured in drain opening of home by installer and have an air gap around hose to prevent siphoning. 5" Max. insertion 30" Min. into drain Drain hose clip Washer back Drain hose Drain hose clip Washer back Less than 30" NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can cause a siphoning action. No more than 5" of hose should be in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain hose. A snug fit can also cause a siphoning action. NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain pipe can cause a siphoning action. No more than 5" of hose should be in the drain pipe. There must be an air gap around the drain hose. A snug fit can also cause a siphoning action. 17