GE GFDN120GDWW User Manual [en, es]

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Safety Instructions ........ 2–5

Operating Instructions

Control Panels ................ 6–8

Cycle Options .................9-10

Dryer Features ..................10

Reversing the Door Swing ....11-14

Loading and Using

the Dryer ..................... 15-16

Venting the Dryer ...............17

Connecting Inlet Hoses ..........18

Stacking .....................19-22

Troubleshooting Tips ....23-26

Consumer Support

Warranty ................... 28, 29

Consumer Support .............. 30

Owner’s Manual

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GFDS140

GFDS145

GFDS150

GFDS155

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Dryers

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # _____________ Serial # ______________

They are on the label on the front of the dryer behind the door.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

 Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or

turn on any gas or electrical appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building or area of all

occupants.

California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act

This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.

Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions carefully.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

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PROPER INSTALLATION

This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting GEAppliances.com, or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

 Properly ground dryer to conform with all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions.

 Install or store where it will not be exposed to

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

 Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

 Remove the colored protective film from both the

control panel and the door.

 Remove all sharp packing items and dispose of all

shipping materials properly.

 Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not

stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer.

Exhaust/Ducting:

All dryers MUST be exhausted to the outside to

prevent large amounts of moisture and lint from being blown into the room.

Use only rigid metal 4s diameter ductwork inside

the dryer cabinet and use only UL approved transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct. USE OF PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. PUNCTURED DUCT WORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE OR DURING INSTALLATION.

For complete details, follow the Installation Instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

 Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.

 Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

 Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.

 Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches,

etc.) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid injury.

WHEN USING YOUR DRYER

 Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.  Keep the area around the exhaust opening

and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

 If you see water on the floor around the dryer, call

for service.

 Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near

dryer at any time.

 Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving.

Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped.

 Clean the lint filter before each load to prevent lint

accumulation inside the dryer or in the room. DO

NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN PLACE.

 Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

 Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your

dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a clothes load to catch fire

 Any article on which you have used a cleaning

solvent or that contains flammable materials (such as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be placed in or near the dryer until solvents or flammable materials have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes such as acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentines, waxes, wax removers and products containing petroleum distillates.

 The laundry process can reduce the flame

retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s care instructions.

 Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic, foam

or similar materials such as padded bras, tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, pillows, etc., that may melt or burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

 Do not store plastic, paper or clothing that may

or melt on top of the dryer during operation.

 Garments labeled Dry Away from Heat or Do Not

Tumble Dry (such as life jackets containing kapok)

must not be put in your dryer.

 Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer.

Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent dryer uses.

 To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug

this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the dryer at the building’s distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning (except the removal and cleaning of the lint filter). NOTE: Pressing Power, Start or Lock does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

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WHEN USING YOUR DRYER (cont.)

 Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is

damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

 The interior of the machine and the exhaust duct

connection inside the dryer should be cleaned at least once a year by a qualified technician. See the Loading and Using the Dryer section.

 If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an

automatic electric ignition and does not have a pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition turns on.

WHEN NOT USING YOUR DRYER

 Grasp the plug firmly when disconnecting this

appliance to avoid damage to the cord while pulling. Place the cord away from traffic areas so it will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage.

 You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or

reduce the static electricity in them by using a dryerapplied fabric softener or an anti-static conditioner. We recommend you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle, according to the manufacturer’s instructions for those products, or try a dryer-added product for which the manufacturer gives written assurance on the package that their product can be safely used in your dryer. Service or performance problems caused by use of these products are the responsibility of the manufacturers of those products and are not covered under the warranty to this appliance.

 Never attempt to use the Steam DeWrinkle cycle

without clothes in the drum.

 Before discarding a dryer, or removing it from

service, remove the dryer door to prevent children from hiding inside.

 Do not tamper with controls.



Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

About the dryer control panel.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening.

Model GFDL110, GFDN110/120/130

Model GFDS140/145/150/155

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Power

Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the dryer in the standby mode.

NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Dry Cycles

The dry cycle controls the length and tumble speed of the drying process. The chart below will help you match the dry setting with the loads.

Sensor Cycles Description

Normal Mixed Load

Cottons

Bulky Bedding

(on some models)

Easy Care

(on some models)

Delicates

Speed Dry

For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends. For cottons and most linens.

For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs.

For wrinkle-free and permanent press items.

For lingerie and special-care fabrics. For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be

used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

Time Dry Cycles Description

Warm Up

(on some models)

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Full Loads

(on some models)

Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.

Use this feature to tumble items without heat. For removing wrinkles from items that are dry or slightly damp. This cycle is not

recommended for delicate fabrics.

For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on garments. After this cycle, the unit will beep and display “0:00.” If the unit is not turned off or if the door is not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30 minutes. At the end of 30 minutes, it will display “0:00” and the cycle will be complete. Note: A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included in the cycle to achieve optimum results.

My Cycle Description

My Cycle

(on some models)

Time Dry

Use to set your own dry time. Time Dry is also recommended for small loads

To use Time Dry:

1. Turn dry cycle dial to Time Dry.

2. Increase the drying time by pressing the Time Dry button. Note: This button only increases the time. When max time is reached, pressing the button again will reset the counter

to the lowest setting.

3. Select the Temp.

4. Close the door.

5. Press Start

Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles. (See the My Cycle section for more details.)

About the dryer control panel.

Sensor Dry “Level”

The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.

Note: Sensor dry “Level” only works for Normal Mixed Load, Cottons, Bulky Bedding, Easy Care, Delicates, and Speed Dry.

Dry “Temp”

You can change the temperature of your dry cycle.

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Medium Low Extra Low

Start

Press to start a dry cycle. If the dryer is running, press it once and it will pause the dryer. Press it again to resume the dry cycle.

My Cycle

Set up your favorite combination of settings and save them here for one touch recall. These custom settings can be set while a cycle is in progress.

To store a My Cycle combination of settings:

1. Select your drying cycle.

2. Change DRY “Temp”, and SENSOR DRY “Level” settings to fit your needs.

3. Select any drying OPTIONS you want.

4. Press and hold the My Cycle pad for three seconds to store your selection. A beep will sound and the pad light will light up.

To recall your stored My Cycle combination: Press the My Cycle button before drying a load.

To change your stored My Cycle combination:

Follow steps 1–4 in “To store a My Cycle combination of settings”.

For regular to heavy cottons. For synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press. For delicates, synthetics and items labeled Tumble Dry Low. For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

“CLEAN LINT FILTER” (message)

(This message represents only a reminder and does not always appear when filter needs cleaning. The filter should be cleaned after every drying cycle is complete.)

This message will disappear after the Start button is pressed. Even though you may have already cleaned the filter (before or after the Power button has been pressed), the “CLEAN LINT FILTER” message will still be displayed until the Start button is activated.

About cycle options.

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Extended Tumble

Minimizes wrinkles by adding approximately 60 minutes of no-heat tumbling after clothes are dry. The beeper will sound every two minutes as a reminder to remove the clothes. The ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display will show 0:00.

Delay Dry (on some models)

Use to delay the start of your dryer.

1. Choose your dry cycle and any options.

2. Press Delay Dry. You can increase

the delay time in 1 hour increments using the Delay Dry button.

3. Press the Start pad to start

the countdown.

The extended tumble time does not get added to the cycle time on the display

NOTES:  If the door is opened while the dryer is

in Delay Dry, the countdown time will not restart unless the door is closed and Start has been pressed again.

e-DRY

Reduces the total energy consumption of specific dryer cycles by adjusting certain heat settings.

Note: Cycle times will change when e-DRY is selected.

Signal

Alerts you that the cycle is complete. The beeper will continue to sound every minute for the next 5 minutes, until the clothes have been removed. The clothes should be removed when the beeper goes off so wrinkles don’t set in.

This feature can be used with Delicates, Easy Care, Normal Mixed Loads and Cottons.

Press Signal to select low, medium or high volume, or to turn the beeper off.

About cycle options. NOTE: Not all features are available on all dryer models.

Lock

You can lock the controls to prevent any selections from being made. You can also lock the controls after you have started a cycle.

Children cannot accidentally start the dryer by touching pads with this option selected.

Estimated Time Remaining

Displays the approximate time remaining until the end of the cycle.

As the cycle begins, you will see an initial approximate total cycle time in the display. Then lights will “race” in the display. This means the dryer is continuously monitoring

My Cycle (on some models)

To save a favorite cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the My Cycle button for 3 seconds. A beep will sound to indicate the cycle has been saved.

To use your custom cycle, press the My Cycle button before drying a load.

To lock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon for 3 seconds. To unlock the dryer, press and hold the lock icon for 3 seconds.

The Lock icon next to the timer will light up when the controls are locked.

the amount of moisture in the load. The lights will continue until the dryer senses a low level of moisture in the load. At that point, the dryer will calculate and display the approximate time remaining.

To change the saved cycle, set the desired settings and hold down the My Cycle button for 3 seconds.

About dryer features.

Drum Lamp

The drum lamp comes on automatically when the door is opened. Before replacing the light bulb, be sure to unplug the dryer power cord

or disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Reach above dryer from inside the drum. Remove the

bulb and replace with the same size bulb.

opening

Reversing the door swing. GEAppliances.com

IMPORTANT NOTES:

 Read the instructions all the way through

before starting.

 Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching

paint.

 Set screws down by their related parts to

avoid using them in the wrong places.

 Provide a non-scratching work surface

for the door.

 Normal completion time to reverse

the door swing is 30–60 minutes.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips Head Screwdriver

IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door-swing reversal is completed.

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Putty Knife or

Thin-Blade

Screwdriver

DOOR PARTS

Plastic Cover

Hinge Assembly

5 - Beauty Buttons

Hinge Cover

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Before You Start

1. Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet.

5 - # 8 Screws

(door asm and front panel)

4 - # 8 Screws

(strike plate)

(inner door, outer ring & hinge cover)

8 - # 10 Screws

4 - # 8 Machine Screws

(inner door & hinge)

Reversing the door swing.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Remove Door Assembly

2. Open the door to approximately 130 degrees.

3. Remove the 4 screws starting from the bottom to the top. Make sure the door is

supported while removing the screws.

Remove

Top Screw

8-#10 Tapping Screws

4-# 8 Machine Tapping Screws

Outer Door Assembly

2 Beauty Buttons

4. Loosen the top screw as shown. Unhook the door by lifting and pulling.

5. Place the door on a soft protected flat surface so the inner door faces upward

(door resting on handle side). Remove the 8 tapping screws located around the perimeter of the door outlining the gasket. Remove the 4 machine screws.

Remove Hinge and Cover

IMPORTANT: Note the location of the hinge (left or right) before removing.

6. With the screws removed, turn the door over and separate the outer door

assembly and hinge cover of the door from the door frame and set aside.

Hinge Assembly

Hinge Cover

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Reinstall Hinge Assembly

7. Install the hinge assembly in the opposite side of the door as shown. Push

the hinge assembly in place until the hinge holes align with the door holes.

Machine screws

8. Hold the hinge and door on their side with one hand and fasten the 4 machine screws as shown.

Machine screws

Hinge Cover

Reinstall Hinge Cover

9. Insert the hinge cover. Align the hinge cover holes with the holes in the door.

10. Secure the hinge cover with 2 taping screws.

Tapping Screws

Reversing the door swing.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

Outer Door

Reassemble Door Assembly

IMPORTANT: Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign material in between the

window panes.

11. Place the plastic outer door onto the inner door. Make sure that the handle part

of the outer door is opposite the hinge as shown.

Inner Door

12. Turn the door over and fasten the outer door to the inner door using the 6 tapping screws.

Move Strike Bracket

Beauty Buttons

Tapping Screws

Partially Inserted Screw

Tighten All Screws

13. Using a putty knife or any other flat tool, remove the 5 beauty buttons located on

the dryer where the door will be installed and install them on the opposite side.

14. Switch the strike bracket and its cover to the opposite side by removing the screws. Reinstall both on the opposite side.

Reinstall Door Assembly

15. The door is now ready to be installed on the dryer. To ease this step,

the hinge has keyholes that allow a partially fastened screw to be used as a hook.

Partially fasten a screw to the uppermost screw hole. Hook the door on the

partially fastened screw.

Fasten the hinge by installing the other 4 screws and tightening the partially

fastened screw above.

Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Fabric Care Labels

Below are fabric care label “symbols” that affect the clothing you will be laundering.

WASH LABELS

Machine wash cycle

Front load target water temperature

DRY LABELS

Tumble dry

Normal

Dry

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Target Automatic Category Water Temperature Temperature Control

Tap Cold Inlet Water Temperature Not used Cold 27°C/80°F Used Warm 40°C/105°F Used Hot 50°C/120°F Used Sanitize 70°C/160°F Used

Normal

Gentle/

delicate

Permanent Press/

wrinkle resistant

Hand wash

Gentle/

delicate

Do not wash Do not wring

Do not dry

Do not tumble dry

(used with

do not wash)

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Heat setting

High

Special instructions

BLEACH LABELS

Line dry/

hang to dry

Medium

Low

Drip dry

Bleach symbols

Any bleach

(when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach

(when needed)

Sorting and Loading Hints

As a general rule, if clothes are sorted properly for the washer, they are sorted properly for the dryer. Try also to sort items according to size. For example, do not dry a sheet with socks or other small items.

Do not add fabric softener sheets once the load has become warm. They may cause fabric softener stains. Bounce® Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been approved for use in all GE Dryers when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

No heat/air

Dry at

Do not overload. This wastes energy and causes wrinkling.

Do not dry the following items: fiberglass items, woolens, rubber-coated items, plastics, items with plastic trim and foam-filled items.

In the shade

Do not bleach

Loading and using the dryer.

Always follow the fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer

The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover products. Apply these products away from the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these products is not covered by your warranty.

The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each use.

Pull out the lint filter. Moisten your fingers and remove the captured lint. Once clean, slide the filter back into position. Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint from the dryer once a year.

NEVER OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT ITS FILTER IN PLACE.

Stainless Steel: To clean stainless steel surfaces

use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue and then dry with a clean cloth.

The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time.

Follow these steps:

Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the

plug from the wall socket.

Disconnect the duct from the dryer.

Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and

reconnect the duct.

The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the inside flaps of the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or hood.

The stainless steel used to make the dryer drum provides the highest reliability available in a GE dryer. If the dryer drum should be scratched or dented during normal use, the drum will not rust or corrode. These surface blemishes will not affect the function or durability of the drum.

Dryer Interior and Duct: The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified service personnel.

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For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more

energy and run longer if it is not vented to the below specifications. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions.

 Use only rigid metal 4s diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL approved

transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct.

 Do not use plastic or other combustible ductwork.  Use the shortest length possible.  Do not crush, kink or collapse the duct.  Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.  Venting must conform to local building codes.

Correct Venting

Incorrect Venting

Connecting Inlet Hoses.

“Y” Connector

To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time.

NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use old hoses.

Connect to Cold Water Supply (on some models)

1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector (cold).

2. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and screw the female coupling of the short hose onto the washer fill valve connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

3. Attach the female end of the ‘’Y’’ connector to the male coupling of the short hose. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

4. Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the washer’s inlet hose. If a rubber flat washer is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen. Attach this coupling to one male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

5. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the dryer’s long inlet hose to the other male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

6. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer’s long inlet hose to the fill valve connector at the bottom of the dryer back panel. Tighten by hand until firmly seated.

7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two–thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplings may result.

8. Turn the water faucet on.

9. Check for leaks around the ‘’Y’’ connector, faucet and hose couplings.

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