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GE WCVH6800J1WW - Electrical, Grounding, Water, and Drain Requirements

GE WCVH6800J1WW
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Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
.A WARNING--TOREDUCETHERISKOF
FIRE,ELECTRICALSHOCKAND PERSONALINJURY:
DO NOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORDORANADAPTER
PLUGWITH THISAPPLIANCE.
Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICALCODE,ANSI/NFPA NO.70.
CIRCUIT- Individual, properly polarized and grounded
15-amp branch circuit fused with 15-amp time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker
POWERSUPPLY- 2-wire, with ground, 120-volt,
single-phase,60-Hz,Alternating Current.
OUTLETRECEPTACLE- Properly _ _
grounded 3-prong receptacle to be
located so the power supply cord
is accessiblewhen the washer is
in an installed position. I ('i-_
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
-A WARNING: ,mproperconnectionofthe
equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk
ofelectrical shock.Checkwith a licensedelectrician
if you are in doubt asto whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
1. Thewasher MUSTbe grounded. Inthe event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the riskof electricalshock bg providing a path of least
resistancefor electrical current.
2.
Sinceyour washer is equipped with a power supply
cordhaving an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug,the plug MUSTbe plugged into an
appropriate, copper-wired receptacle that is properly
installedand grounded in accordancewith all local
codesand ordinances or in the absence of local codes,
with the National ElectricalCodes,ANSI/NFPA70 (latest
edition).If in doubt, call a licensedelectrician.DONOT
cut off or alter the grounding prong on the power supply
cord.In situationswhere a two-slot receptacleis present,
itisthe owner's responsibilityto have a licensed
electricianreplaceit with a properly grounded
three-prong grounding-type receptacle.
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and coldwater faucets MUSTbe installedwithin
42 inches (107 cm)of your washer's water inlet.The faucets
MUSTbe 3/4" (1.9cm) garden hose-type so inlethoses can
be connected. Water pressureMUSTbe between 10 and 120
pounds per square inch. Yourwater de )artment can advise
you of your water pressure.The hot water temperature
should be set to deliverwater at 120°to 140°F(48°-60°C).
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
1. Drain capable of eliminating 17gals (64.3L)
per minute.
2. A standpipe diameter of i 1/4" (3.18cm) minimum.
3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:
Minimum height: 24" (61cm)
Maximum height: 96" (244cm)
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96 in.
(244 cm)
Max.
NOTE:The drain hose attached to the washer can reach
a 58" (147cm) high standpipe. Fora higher standpipe,
contact an authorized parts distributon
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