GE GTW680BSJWS Use and Care Manual - Page 13
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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 - Alcove or Closet • If your washer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, there will be a label on the back of the machine describing requirements. • Minimum clearance between washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces: 0" either side, 2" front, 3" rear. Vertical space from floor to overhead shelving, cabinets, ceiling, etc. = 60". • Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and require 60 square inches of opening near the top of the door and 60 square inches near the bottom of the door. If a dryer is located in the same closet, then these areas must be doubled. NOTE: The clearances stated on this label are minimums. Consideration must be given to providing adequate clearances for installing and servicing. WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WATER PRESSURE - Must be 20 psi minimum to 120 psi maximum. WATER TEMPERATURE - Household water heater should be set to deliver water at 120° to 150°F (50° to 66°C) TO THE WASHER when hot wash is selected. SHUTOFF VALVES - Both hot and cold shutoff valves (faucets) should be supplied. DRAIN - Water should be drained into standpipe. Discharge height MUST NOT BE LESS THAN 30 INCHES, and no more than 8 feet above the base of the washer. Standpipe must be 1-1/2 inches minimum inside diameter and must be open to atmosphere. 1 UNPACKING THE WASHER After the machine is in the home, remove outside packing material/carton from washer. Remove bag (containing clamp, cable tie and drain hose clip), drain hose and Owner's Reference Guide from tub. NOTE: Leave foam shipping material inside tub opening to hold tub in place during the rest of installation. Bag Owner's Reference Guide Leave foam shipping material inside tub Drain hose 2 REMOVE THE BASE Remove base from unit by placing foot on side of base and tipping unit back on corner post. Remove base and bring the washer back upright. 13