GE Appliances GTW540 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 20

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE TO
3
WASHER
Remove the cap from the drain port, if present, before
installing the drain hose. It is normal for a small amount
of residual water from the factory quality test process to
drain out of the port when removing the cap.
Cap
Washer Back
Connect drain hose to drain port on back of washer. Open
clamp with pliers and slide onto hose end. Holding clamp
open, push hose end onto drain port until fully seated.
Release clamp between locating ribs on hose end. Outlet
of hose end should be oriented vertically.
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Installation Instructions
Port
Drain
hose
Drain
port
Drain
end
Clamp
CONNECT WATER HOSES TO
4
WASHER
Unplug electrical cord before installing water hoses. If
not installed, install rubber washer in one end of hot
water hose. Thread hot water hose onto connection
labeled H at top rear of washer. Hand tighten and use
pliers to tighten hoses between 1/8 and 1/4 turn beyond
hand-tight.
If not installed, install rubber washer in one end of cold
water hose C. Thread cold water hose onto connection
labeled C at top rear of washer. Hand tighten and use
pliers to tighten hoses between 1/8 and 1/4 turn beyond
hand-tight.
leaving room for you to make water, drain, and electrical
connections to your home.
Rubber
washer
CONNECT WATER HOSES TO
5
OUTLET VALVES
Determine which is HOT water line before attaching
water hoses to faucets. Traditionally, HOT faucet is on
left.
(If screen washers are not installed) With protruding
part of screen toward you, install strainer screen/rubber
washer into each of the free ends of two water hoses.
Connect hot water hose to hot water
outlet valve of your home. Hand
tighten and use pliers to tighten
hoses between 1/4 and 1/2 turn
beyond hand-tight. Open hot water
valve.
Connect cold water hose to cold
water outlet valve of your home.
Hand tighten and use pliers to
tighten hoses between 1/4 and 1/2
turn beyond hand-tight. Open cold water valve.
Check for leaks and drips at the hose couplings. Tighten
as necessary.
Rubber
washer
49-3000255 Rev 1