GE LAVEUSES GBVH5140 - Manual (Page 17)

Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL. REQUIREIVIEIXITS
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
PERSONAL INJURY:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD ORAN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Washer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELi:CTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NI'PA NO. 70.
CIRCUIT - Individual, proped)’ polarized and grounded
l.O-amjr branch circuit fused with l.b-amjr time-dela)' fuse
or circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 2-wii e, with ground, 120-volt, single­
phase, 60-Hz, .Alternating (Current.
OUTLET RliCIPTACLE -
Properly grounded
3-prong receptacle to be located
so the power supply cord is
accessible wdien the washer is
in an instiilled position.
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
AWARMNG:
Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor can r esult in a risk
of electrical shock, (dieckwith a licensed electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
proper ly grounded.
1. The w'asher' MUST be grounded. In the event of
malhinction or br eakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by proriding a path of least
resistance for electrical arrr ent.
2. Since your’ washer is equipped with a power sujrply
cor'd having arr equipmerrt-grorrnding corrductor and
a grotrnding plug, the phrg MUST be plrrgged into an
appropriate, copper-wired r eceptacle that is pr’ojrerly
installed arrd grotrnded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Electrical (iodes, ANSI/NFPA 70
(latest edition). If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.
DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding jrr'ong orr the
power strpply cord. In situations where a two-slot
receptacle is preserrt, it is the owner’s r esponsibilit)’ to
have a licensed electrician r eplace it with a properly
grounded three-pr ong grounding-ripe r eceptacle.
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and cold w'ater faucets MUST be installed within
42 inches (107 cm) of your washer’s w'ater inlet. The
faucets MUST be 3/4" (1.9 cm) garden hose-ripe so
inlet hoses can be connected. Water jrr essure MUST be
betweerr 10 and 120 jrounds per square inch. Your w'ater
department can advise you of your w'ater pr essure.
The hot
W'ater temperature should be set to deliver
water at 120° to 140°F (48°-60°C).
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
1, Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L.)
per minute.
2, A starrdpipe diameter of 1 1/4" (3.18 cm) minimum.
3, The standjripe height above the floor
should be:
Mirrimum height: 24" (61 cm)
Maximurrr height: 96" (244 crrr)
NOTE: The drain hose attached to the w'asher can reach
a ,58" (147 cm) high standpipe. Fora higher standpipe,
corrtact an authorized parts distribirtor.
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