GE GFDN240 Owner's Manual

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34Connecting Inlet Hoses.To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply. Since the washermust also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hosesto make that connection at the same time.NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use old hoses.Connect to Cold Water Supply1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fillvalve connector (cold).2. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and screw the female coupling of the shorthose 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 flatwasher is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen. Attach thiscoupling 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 hoseto 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’slong 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.“Y” Connector