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Installation  
Washer
 
Instructions
 
 
 If you have any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) 
or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com 
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 
or visit www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
 IMPORTANT – Save these instructions  
for local inspector’s use.
•
 IMPORTANT – Observe all governing 
codes and ordinances.
•  Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these 
instructions with the Consumer.
• 
Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions 
for future reference.
•  Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires 
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
•  Completion time – 1-3 hours
•  Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. 
•  Product failure due to improper installation is not 
covered under the Warranty.
 
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. 
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These 
words are defined as:
 Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
 Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
 Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
TOOLS REQUIRED
 Adjustable wrench or 1/2” socket with ratchet
 Adjustable wrench or 9/16” open-end wrench
 Channel-lock adjustable pliers
 Carpenter’s level
 
Inlet Hose Screen 
Washers (2)
PARTS SUPPLIED
 Cable Tie
 Hose Guide
 Water Hoses (2)
PARTS REQUIRED (Obtain locally)
STACK BRACKET KIT
OPTIONAL PEDESTAL ACCESSORY
A stack bracket kit is available at additional cost. It can 
be ordered in the United States by visiting our Web site at 
GEAppliances.com or calling 800.GE.CARES. In Canada, 
call 800.661.1616 or visit your local GE Appliances dealer. 
Order kit # WE25X10018 or GEFLSTACK.
A pedestal is available at additional cost. It can be 
ordered in the United States by visiting our Web site at 
GEAppliances.com or calling 800.GE.CARES. In Canada, 
visit your local GE Appliances dealer. This product 
should be used with the pedestal # SBSC137HXX, 
SBSD137HXX and SBSD227FXX. Follow the pedestal 
Installation Instructions.