BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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IMPORTANT –
Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
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IMPORTANT –
Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
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Note to Installer –
Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
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Note to Consumer –
Keep these instructions
for future reference.
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Skill level
– Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
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Completion time
– 1 hour
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Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
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Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
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Note –
This appliance must be properly
grounded, and electrical service to the washer must
conform with local codes and ordinances and the
latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
Washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize
vibration during spin cycles. Concrete flooring is best,
but wood base is sufficient providing floor support
meets FHA standards. Washer should not be installed
on rugs or exposed to the weather.
Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.
WASHER LOCATION
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES
or
visit our Website at:
ge.com
Installation
Washer
Instructions
WSKS3040
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WATER PRESSURE
—Must be 10 p.s.i. minimum to
150 p.s.i. maximum dynamic pressure measured at faucet.
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WATER TEMPERATURE
—Household water heater
should be set to deliver water at 120° to 150°F (50° to
66°C) IN THE WASHER when HOT wash is selected.
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SHUT-OFF VALVES
—Both hot and cold shut-off
valves (faucets) should be supplied.
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DRAIN
—Water may be drained into a standpipe or set
tub. The discharge height
MUST NOT BE LESS THAN
39
″
(99 cm)
nor more than 6
′
(183 cm) above the base of
the washer. The standpipe must be 2
″
(5 cm) minimum
inside diameter and must be open to the atmosphere.
PLUMBING
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Ensure washer is centered between the rack sides.
RACK INSTALLATION
This appliance must be supplied with the voltage and
frequency indicated on the rating plate (located on
the back of the washer), and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected
by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
If the washer is plugged into the dryer’s 115 volt outlet,
then the dryer needs to be on a dedicated circuit.
ELECTRICAL
TOOLS REQUIRED
❏
Water Hoses (2)
PARTS SUPPLIED
❏
Drain Hose
❏
Beaded Tie Strap
❏
Rubber Washers (4)
8
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Silver, double-wire hose clamp
(for the bottom of the drain hose)
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Yellow, single-wire hose clamp
(for the top of the drain hose)
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Pliers that open to 1 9/16
″
(3.95 cm)
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Adjustable or 9/16
″
(14 mm) open-end wrench
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Level
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Wood block
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Utility knife
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Measuring tape