GE Profile DPVH890 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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16Installation InstructionsCONNECTING INLET HOSESCONNECTING INLET HOSESTo produce steam, the dryer must connect tothe cold water supply. Since the washer mustalso connect to the cold water, a “Y” connectoris inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make thatconnection at the same time.NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; neveruse old hoses.1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove thewasher inlet hose from the washer fill valveconnector (cold).2. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place andscrew the female coupling of the short hoseonto the washer fill valve connector. Tightenby hand until firmly seated.3. Attach the female end of the ‘’Y’’ connectorto the male coupling of the short hose. Ensurethe rubber flat washer is in place. Tightenby hand until firmly seated.4. Insert the filter screen in the coupling of thewasher’s inlet hose. If a rubber flat washeris already in place remove it before installingthe filter screen. Attach this coupling to one maleend of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by hand untilfirmly seated.5. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place andattach the dryer’s long inlet hose to the othermale end of the ‘’Y’’ connector. Tighten by handuntil firmly seated.6. Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place andattach the other end of the dryer’s long inlethose to the fill valve connector at the bottomof the dryer back panel. Tighten by hand untilfirmly seated.CONNECTING INLET HOSES (cont.)7. Using pliers, tighten all the couplings withan additional two–thirds turn.NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the couplingsmay result.8. Turn the water faucet on.9. Check for leaks around the ‘’Y’’ connector,faucet and hose couplings.WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTSHot and cold water faucets MUST be installedwithin 42 in. (107 cm) of your washer’s water inlet.The faucets MUST be 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) gardenhose-type so inlet hoses can be connected. Waterpressure MUST be between 10 and 120 poundsper square inch. Your water department canadvise you of your water pressure.NOTE: A water softener is recommended to reducebuildup of scale inside the steam generatorif the home water supply is very hard.