Installation requirements, Installation washers instructions, Before you begin – GE WSLP1500 User Manual

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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 skills.

Completion time – 1 hour

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

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

Installation

Washers

Instructions

WSLP1500 and WSLS1500

WATER PRESSURE—Must be 10 p.s.i. minimum to 150
p.s.i. maximum dynamic pressure measured at faucet.

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.

SHUT-OFF VALVES—Both hot and cold shut-off valves
(faucets) should be supplied.

DRAIN—Water may be drained into a standpipe or set
tub. The discharge height MUST NOT BE LESS THAN
30"
nor more than 8' above the base of the washer.
The standpipe must be 1

1

2

" minimum inside diameter

and must be open to the atmosphere.

PLUMBING

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

Pliers

TOOLS REQUIRED

Water Hoses (2)

PARTS SUPPLIED

Drain Hose

Rubber Washers (4)

If you have any questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)

or visit our Website at:

ge.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344

or visit

GEAppliances.ca

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