GE GTW460, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions
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.
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CONNECT DRAIN HOSE TO WASHER
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CONNECT WATER HOSES TO OUTLET
VALVES
Drain
hose
Drain
port
Drain
end
Clamp
Disconnect 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.
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room for you to make water, drain, and electrical connections
to your home.
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CONNECT WATER HOSES TO WASHER
Rubber
washer
Rubber
washer
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.
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