GE GTW685BSLWS Use and Care Manual - Page 21

Installation Instructions 3 CONNECT DRAIN HOSE TO WASHER Connect drain hose to drain port on back of washer. Open clamp with pliers and slide onto hose end. Holding clamp open, push hose end onto drain port until fully seated. Release clamp between locating ribs on hose end. Outlet of hose end should be oriented vertically. Drain hose Drain port Drain end Clamp 4 CONNECT WATER HOSES TO WASHER Unplug electrical cord before installing water hoses. If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of hot water hose. Thread hot water hose onto connection labeled H at top rear of washer. Hand tighten and use pliers to tighten hoses between 1/8 and 1/4 turn beyond hand-tight. If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of cold water hose C. Thread cold water hose onto connection labeled C at top rear of washer. Hand tighten and use pliers to tighten hoses between 1/8 and 1/4 turn beyond hand-tight. 0RYH ZDVKHU DV FORVH WR ¿QDO ORFDWLRQ DV SRVVLEOH leaving room for you to make water, drain, and electrical connections to your home. 5 CONNECT WATER HOSES TO OUTLET VALVES Determine which is HOT water line before attaching water hoses to faucets. Traditionally, HOT faucet is on left. (If screen washers are not installed) With protruding part of screen toward you, install strainer screen/rubber washer into each of the free ends of two water hoses. Connect hot water hose to hot water outlet valve of your home. Hand tighten and use pliers to tighten hoses between 1/4 and 1/2 turn beyond hand-tight. Open hot water valve. Connect cold water hose to cold water outlet valve of your home. Hand tighten and use pliers to tighten hoses between 1/4 and 1/2 turn beyond hand-tight. Open cold water valve. Check for leaks and drips at the hose couplings. Tighten as necessary. Rubber washer Rubber washer 49-90577 21