Water and drain connections for Stationary Model (GNW128S) and for Portable
Model (GNW128P) with two faucet connections only.
NOTE: If you have Portable Model (GNW128P), and will use with one faucet connection, then skip to Step 7.
CONNECT DRAIN HOSE TO
3
WASHER
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.
Drain
Port
Drain
Hose
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 red connection
(right side). 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. Thread cold water hose onto blue connection
(left side). 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
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Installation Instructions
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.
CONNECT TO DRAIN
6
Attach the drain hose to the
drain outlet on the rear of the
washer near the washer base.
End furthest from the U-bracket
should be attached to washer.
Install the clamp on the drain
hose and tighten to prevent
leakage of water.
NOTE: If longer drain hose
is required, order drain hose
extension kit, GE Appliances
part number WH49X316.
Connect additional drain
hose (contained in kit) to
original hose with hose
clamp (contained in kit).
Insert remaining end of drain hose (shorter distance from
U-bracket) into drain pipe or sink.
IMPORTANT: There should be a minimum of 30" from
the drain hose insertion point to the base of the unit.
Laundry
Tub
NOTE: Placing the drain hose too far down the drain
pipe can cause a siphoning action. No more than 5" of
hose should be in the drain pipe. There must be an air
gap around the drain hose. A snug fit can also cause a
siphoning action.
Drain
Hose
Washer
Back
Stand
Pipe
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