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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. Ŷ Ensure that the hot water hose is connected to the "H" valve and the cold water hose is connected to the "C" valve. Ŷ Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather, which could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty. Ŷ Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in the Installation Instructions. WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. DO NOT remove ground prong. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock. Ŷ Ensure washer is properly leveled and washer legs are adjusted such that unit is stable. Ŷ Optional drain hose extension recommended for discharging heights from 60" - 96". Ŷ GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. A list of factory hoses available for purchase are listed. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet GE Appliances specifications. Ŷ GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage. START-UP SEQUENCE Ŷ Any time the washer is being started or restarts after the washer lid has been opened and closed, the washer will turn on the cold water valve for two short periods followed by a 10 second pause before continuing. If the lid is opened during this period, the washer will pause. You will have to push the Start button again to restart the cycle. AUTOMATIC DRAIN SEQUENCE Ŷ Machine will automatically drain any time the lid is left open for more than 15 minutes and water is present. Ŷ Machine will automatically drain if left in a paused state with the lid closed for more than 24 hours and water is present. Ŷ Machine will automatically drain after dispensing water in Water Station mode after the cycle knob has been turned to another cycle. WHEN NOT IN USE Ŷ Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; GE Appliances recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 49-90577 5

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
Ensure that the hot water hose is connected to the “H” valve and the cold water hose is connected to the “C”
valve.
Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather, which
could cause permanent damage and invalidate the warranty.
Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in the Installation
Instructions.
Ensure washer is properly leveled and washer legs are adjusted such that unit is stable.
Optional drain hose extension recommended for discharging heights from 60” - 96”.
GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of factory specified parts. A list of factory hoses available for
purchase are listed. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet GE Appliances specifications.
GE Appliances strongly recommends the use of new water supply hoses. Hoses degrade over time and need
to be replaced every 5 years to reduce the risk of hose failures and water damage.
START-UP SEQUENCE
Any time the washer is being started or restarts after the washer lid has been opened and closed, the washer
will turn on the cold water valve for two short periods followed by a 10 second pause before continuing. If the
lid is opened during this period, the washer will pause. You will have to push the
Start
button again to restart
the cycle.
WHEN NOT IN USE
Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill
hoses; GE Appliances recommends changing the hoses every 5 years.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
DO NOT
remove ground prong.
DO NOT
use an adapter.
DO NOT
use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock.
- Electrical Shock Hazard
WARNING
AUTOMATIC DRAIN SEQUENCE
Machine will automatically drain any time the lid is left open for more than 15 minutes and water is present.
Machine will automatically drain if left in a paused state with the lid closed for more than 24 hours and water is
present.
Machine will automatically drain after dispensing water in
Water Station
mode after the cycle knob has been
turned to another cycle.