GE WSLP1500H0WW - Installation Instructions; Proper Installation Location; Plumbing Requirements

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standards.
• Washer should not be installed on rugs or
exposed to the weather.
• Install or store washer where it will not be
exposed to temperatures below freezing.
• Minimum clearances between washer and
adjacent walls or other surfaces are: 2 inches
either side, 2 inches front, and 3 inches rear.
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shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 96 inches.
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise
ventilated and have at least 60 square inches
open area for washer only, or if the closet
contains both a washer and dryer, doors must
contain at least 120 square inches of open area,
equally distributed.
Plumbing
• Water pressure must be 10 psi minimum to 150
psi maximum dynamic pressure measured at
faucet.
• Water temperature on household water heater
should be set to deliver water at 120°F to 150°F
(50°C to 66°C) in the washer when HOT wash is
selected.
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and cold water lines.
• Drain water into a standpipe or laundry tub.
The discharge height must not be less than 30
inches nor more than 8 feet above the base of
the washer. The standpipe must be 1-1/2 inches
minimum inside diameter and must be open to
the atmosphere.
Installation Instructions
Distance Between Drain Hose and the Wall
Distance between drain hose and the wall should be
at least 4 inches, and the distance from the sides to
the wall should be at least 3/4 inches.
NOTE: The clearances stated are minimums.
Consideration must be given to providing adequate
clearances for installation and servicing.