Electrical Connection Information; Grounding Instructions; Preparing For Installation Of New Appliance; Electrical Requirements - GE GTUP240EMWW Installation Instructions Manual

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
1
OF NEW APPLIANCE
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
• Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition
duct.
INTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
After the machine is in the
home, remove remaining
packing material/carton
from washer.
DO NOT REMOVE SHIPPING
ROD AT THIS TIME.
Remove styrofoam block.
Remove the bag containing
the Washer hoses and
parts parts from tub. Put
styrofoam block back in tub
opening to hold tub in place
during the rest of installation.
Move washer close to final
position. Make sure there
is at least a 24" clearance
on right side of washer to
remove shipping bar. PULL
SHIPPING BAR OUT USING
YELLOW PLASTIC HANDLE.
Keep bar so it can be
reinstalled if washer is ever
moved again.
Installation Instructions
WALL
CHECK THAT EXHAUST
HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
TILT THE APPLIANCE
SIDEWAYS AND REMOVE
THE FOAM SHIPPING PADS
BY PULLING AT THE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE
LEGS. BE SURE TO REMOVE
ALL OF THE FOAM PIECES
AROUND THE LEGS.
Styrofoam Block
Washer hoses
and parts
Shipping
Bar
Yellow plastic handle
NEW HOME OR REMODELING FAUCETS/
DRAIN STANDPIPE/ELECTRICAL LOCATION
Locate spigots,
drain standpipe
and electrical plug
in this area
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
2
INFORMATION
WARNING -
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
PERSONAL INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in
the absence of local codes, in accordance with the
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be connected to an individual
branch circuit, protected by the required time-delay
fuses or circuit breakers. A four or three-wire, single
phase, 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz, 30 amp circuit
is required. If the electric supply does not meet the
above specifications, then call a licensed electrician.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

A. For a grounded, cord-connected appliance:
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of mal-
function or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance
of electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an ap-
propriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING -
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
4
Right side of
Unitized Washer/
Dryer.
12"
42"
33"
FLOOR
TO REDUCE THE
Improper connection of the