Drain Requirements; Water Supplg Requirements; Installing The Washer - GE Appliances Profile PFWS4605 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Hot and cold water faucets MUSTbe installed within
42 inches (107 cm) of gour washer's water inlet. The faucets
MUSTbe 3/4" (1.9cm) garden hose-tgpe so inlet hoses can
be connected. Water pressure MUSTbe between 10 and 120
pounds per square inch. Your water department can advise
gou of gour water pressure.The hot water temperature
should be set to deliver water at 120° to 140°F(48°-60°C)
to provide proper Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
performance.
NOTE:A water softener is recommended to reduce buildup of
scale inside the steam generator if the home water supplg is
verg hard.
DRAIN REQUIREMENTS
!. Drain capable of eliminating 17 gals (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" (61 cm)
Maximum height: 96" (244 cm)
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96"
(244 cm)
Max.
24"
(61 cm)
IV]in.
NOTE:The drain hose attached to the washer can reach
a 58" (!47 cm) high standpipe. For a higher standpipe,
contact an authorized parts distributor.
INSTALLING THE WASHER
1. Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the
water lines and remove particles that might clog
the water valve screens.
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Removethe inlet hoses from the plastic bag.
(90° elbow end)
Carefullg connect the inlet - -- ...............
hose marked HOTto the
outside "H" outlet of the
water valve. Tighten bg hand,
then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers.Carefullg connect
the other inlet hose to the
inside "C" outlet of the water (G _
valve. Tighten bg hand; then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not crossthreod
or over-tighten these connections.
Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOTand COLDwater
faucets tightlg bg hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with
pliers. Turn the water on and check for leaks.
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Carefullg move the washer to its final location. Gentlg rock
the washer into position. It is important not to damage the
rubber leveling legs when moving gour washer to its final
location. Damaged legs can increase washer vibration. It
mag be helpful to sprag window cleaner on the floor to
help move gour washer into its final position.
NOTE:To reduce vibration, ensure thet oll four rubber
leveling legs ore firmly touching the floor. Push and pull
on the back right and then back left of your washer.
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift
the washer.
NOTE: If gou are installing into a drain pan, gou can use
a 24-inch long 2x4 to lever the washer into place.
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