GE WCCH404F1WW, WCCH404H0WW, WCCH404H3WW, WCCH404H5WW Installation Guide
Installation
And Sa
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Full Size Tumble Action Washer
Before beginning instaliation_ carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the
installation and ensure the washer is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions
near the washer after installation for future reference.
NOTE: The electrical service to the washer must conform with local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Contents
For your safety the information
in this manual must be followed to minimize the
risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
fiammaMe vapors and liquid in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
- Do not try to light any appliance.
. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
. Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
suppliers instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
SUBJECT PAGE
Product Registration 2
Important Safety {nstructions 2-3
Pre-lnstallation Requirements 4
Electrical Requirements 4
Grounding Requirements 4
Water Supply Requirements 4
Drain Requirements 4
Rough-In Dimensions 5
Location Of Your Washer 6
Unpacking 6
Installation 7-8
Replacement Parts 8
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installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this washer.
Your washer isequipped with a door safety interlock. Verify proper operation of interlock system dally, using the
following procedure:
1.With the washer door open, insert the required number of coins (or theappropriate card, on machines equipped
with a card-start system) and press the STARTbutton. THE WASHER MUST NOT START!
2. Close the washer door. Pressthe STARTbutton again to start the machine. Attempt to open the door, without
exerting excessiveforce, THE DOOR MUST NOT OPEN!
IF THE WASHER STARTSWITH THE DOOR OPEN, OR THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHILE THE WASHER IS
OPERAIlNG, THE MAC HINEMUSf IMMEDIATELY BETAKEN OUT OFSERVICE.DISCONNECTTHE POWERCORD,
AND MARK THEMACHINE "OUT OF ORDER", UNTtLTHE INTERLOCKSYSTEMISREPAIRED,AND OPERATESAS
DESCRIBEDABOVE.
If you havequestions regarding operation of this machine, orproper testing of the door interlock system, contact GE
Service at 1-800-GE CARESor www.GEAppliances.com.
To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using this washer, comply with th.e basic warnings listed below.
Failure to comply with these warnings could resutt in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not wash items that have been previousJycleaned in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oiJs,waxes, etc. Do
not store these items on or near the washer. Thesesubstances give off vapors or
chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fiammabIe or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not bee_qused for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS iS
[:XPLOStVE. If the hot wate_ system has not been used for such aperiod, before
using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. Thiswill release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious
bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Closesupervision
of children is necessary when the washer isused near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag andother packing materials after the
washer isunpacked. Children might usethem for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal
J injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
/ _ Before the washer isremoved from service or discarded, remove the
! washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
j _ Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
important Safety
Instructions (continued)
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power suppty
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers° acid or
products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
iserious injury or death
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Prevent Injury
Testdoor interlock system daily. Follow instructions onprevious
page.
To prevent shock hazard and assurestability during operation,
the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service
person in accordance with local codes. Refer to INSTALLATIONAND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures, if the washer ismoved to a
new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the
electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into aproperly grounded
and polarized 3 prong outlet. The thffd grounding prong must never be
removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor plug.
_Fol ,_wpackage directionswhen usng laundry prodt cts. Incorrect
usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting insedous injury or death.
Do not combine laundry products for usein 1load unlessspecified on the
label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such asvinegar.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unless specifically recommended in this INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS manual. Use only authorized factory parts,
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to 1:heweather.
To reduce the risk of e_ectncshoc , disconnect this aopliance
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from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the
controls to the OFFposition does not disconnect thisappliance from the power
supply.
Note: The instructions appearing in
this INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSmanual are not meant
to cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appiiance.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector
knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.
[] Thiswasher isequipped with an electrical overload protector. Themotor will
stop if it becomes overheated. Thewasher will automatically restart after acool
down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer hasnot been manually turned
off during this time.
As an ENERGY STAR ¢Partner,
GE has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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