GE WSM2780 Gas - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation Instructions
PLUMBING INFORMATION
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
• HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS – Must be within 42 ″
of the appliance water inlet hose connections. The
faucets must be 3/4
″ garden hose-type so inlet
hoses can be connected.
• WATER PRESSURE – Must be between 10 and 120
pounds per square inch with a maximum unbalance
pressure, hot vs cold flowing, of 10 pounds per
square inch.
• SHUT-OFF VALVES – Both hot and cold water shut-off
valves (faucets) should be supplied.
• LOCATION – Do not install appliance in an area where
the temperature will fall below freezing. If appliance is
stored or transported in freezing temperatures, be sure
all water from the fill and drain systems has been
removed.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
• DRAIN RATE – The drain or standpipe must be capable
of accepting a discharge at the rate of 16 gallons per
minute.
• DRAIN HEIGHT – The drain height must be 33
″
minimum and 96 ″ maximum.
• STANDPIPE DIAMETER – The standpipe diameter must
be 1
″ minimum. There MUST be an air gap around the
drain hose in the standpipe. A snug fit can cause a
siphoning action.
• SIPHON BREAK KIT – For a drain facility less than 33 ″
high, the hose, coupling and clamps provided in the
machine must be used and, in addition, a siphon break
MUST be installed on the back of the machine. Use
Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE KIT.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
CAUTION:
For personal safety:
TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AT POWER SOURCE (CIRCUIT
BREAKER/FUSE BOX) BEFORE INSTALLING OR
SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
This appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-1987.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
• This appliance should be connected to an individual
branch circuit with 120 volt single-phase 60 Hz
electrical service and should be protected by 15 amp.
time-delay fuses or circuit breakers.