Wascomat Full Size Tumble Action Washer Installation And Safety Instructions

WASCOMAT

Installation And
Safety Instructions

Full Size Tumble Action Washer

Printed in U.S.A.

P/N 134837300 (0611)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT PAGE

Important Safety Instructions....................3

Pre-Installation Requirements...................4

Electrical Requirements.............................4

Grounding Requirements..........................4

Water Supply Requirements......................4

Drain Requirements...................................4

Location Of Your Washer..........................4

Rough-In Dimensions...............................5

Unpacking.................................................6

Installation..................................................7

Replacement Parts......................................8

Coin slide installation...............................8

Meter case instructions

and parts lists.........................................9-10

For GE warranty information or to contact a Wascomat Service
Center, call 1-516-371-0700.

If you need SERVICE or PARTS for your Wascomat coin­operated washer: be ready to give the model number, serial

number and date of purchase. Record below.

Model number________________________________________

Serial number_________________________________________

Purchase date_________________________________________

Record Coin Box
Key Number_______________________________

Key number is on key and/or coin box.

Product Record

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in the
Installation and Safety Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:

DANGER

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Before beginning installation, 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.

explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

You can be killed or seriously injuredif you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

- 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.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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Grounding type
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grounding plug

Your washer is equipped with a door safety interlock. Verify proper operation of interlock system daily, using the following procedure:

1. With the washer door open, insert the required number of coins (or the appropriate card, on machines equipped
with a card-start system) and press the START button. THE WASHER MUST NOT START!

2. Close the washer door. Press the START button again to start the machine. Attempt to open the door, without exerting excessive force.
THE DOOR MUST NOT OPEN!

IF THE WASHER STARTS WITH THE DOOR OPEN, OR THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHILE THE WASHER IS OPERATING, THE MACHINE
MUST IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD, AND MARK THE MACHINE "OUT OF ORDER", UNTIL
THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM IS REPAIRED, AND OPERATES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

If you have questions regarding operation of this machine, or proper testing of the door interlock system,

Wascomat Service at 1-516-371-0700.

contact

Important Safety Instructions

Note: The instructions

appearing in this INSTALLATION
AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
manual 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 appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

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.

all receptacle

Use this way ONLY

Avoid fire

Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

CORRECT

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
serious injury or death.

•To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic
warnings listed below.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents,
kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances 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 flammable 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 been used for 2
weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period,
before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This
will 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. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

•Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use
them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Injury

• Test door interlock system daily. Follow instructions on previous page.

• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Refer to INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved 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 a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed.

Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.

• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting
in serious injury or death.

- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.

- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.

• 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 the weather.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user

maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

• 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.

• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The

washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually
turned off during this time.

Read all instructions before using this washer.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools Required for Installation:

1. 1/4 in. nut driver

2. 3/8 in. socket with ratchet.

3. 3/8 in. open end wrench.

4. 7/16 in. socket with ratchet.

5. 9/16 in. open end wrench.

6. Channel-lock adjustable pliers.

7. Carpenter’s level.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

CIRCUIT - Individual, properly polarized and grounded 15 amp. branch

circuit fused with 15 amp. time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

POWER SUPPLY - 2 wire, with ground, 120 volt, single phase, 60 Hz,
Alternating Current. NOTE: The use of this washer with power created
by gas powered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered
generators or and other generator other than the local utility company
is not recommended.

OUTLET RECEPTACLE - Properly grounded 3-prong receptacle to be
located so the power supply cord is accessible when the washer is in
an installed position. NOTE: GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) receptacle

is not required.

DRAIN REQUIREMENTS

Models equipped with drain pump:

1. Drain MUST be capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per minute.

2. A standpipe diameter of 1-1/4 in. (3.18 cm) minimum.

3. The standpipe height above the floor should be:

Max.Max.

Max.

Max.Max.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Improper connection of the equipment grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.

1. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a
path of least resistance for electrical current.

2. Since your washer is equipped with a power supply cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug, the
plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper wired
receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest
edition). If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.

DO NOT cut off or alter the grounding prong on the power supply
cord. In situations where a two-slot receptacle is present, it is the
owner’s responsibility to have a licensed electrician replace it with a

properly grounded three prong grounding type receptacle.

WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Hot and cold water faucets MUST be installed within 42 inches (107
cm) of your washer’s water inlet. The faucets MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9
cm) garden hose type so inlet hoses can be connected. Water pressure
MUST be between 10 and 120 pounds per square inch (maximum
unbalance pressure, hot vs. cold, 10 psi.) Your water department can
advise you of your water pressure.

NOTE:

Drain hose attached to the washer can reach a 58 in. (147 cm) high
standpipe. For higher standpipe use hose P/N 131461201, available
from an authorized parts distributor. If drain is less than 24 in. (61
cm), install a siphon break kit, available at your local hardware store.

Models equipped with gravity drain:

1. Floor drain MUST be capable of eliminating 17 gals (64.3 L) per
minute.

2. Floor drain diameter must be at least 1/2 inch larger than drain
hose.

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather

conditions. The ambienttemperature should never be
below 60 degrees F (15.6 degrees C) for proper washer operation.

2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes.

3. In an area (garage or garage-type building) where gasoline of

other flammables are kept or stored (including automobiles).

4. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1/2 in.

per foot (1.27 cm per 30.5 cm). To ensure vibration or
movement does not occur, reinforcement of the floor may be
necessary.

IMPORTANT MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

When installed in alcove: Sides, Rear, Top = 0 in (0 cm).
When installed in closet: Sides, Rear, Top = 0 in (0 cm),
Front = 1 in (2.54 cm).
Closet door ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 in
cm²) ­3 in (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of door.

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