How to Install Shipping Bolts in a GE Washer
General Electric top-load washing machines are susceptible to movement and vibration damage in transit. To keep the tub and drive platform secure, GE attaches a 19- or 23-inch shipping bolt through the side of the appliance. This bolt, known as the shipping rod, is removed during installation and should be kept in a safe place in case the washer needs to be moved to a new location. The shipping rod is simple to push back into place without special tools. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Disconnect the GE washer's power cord from the outlet, unscrew the hot and cold water connections and remove the drainpipe from the standpipe. Tuck the pipes inside the drum ready for moving. Remove the screw connecting the drainpipe to the washer if necessary.
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Put the end of the shipping rod not marked with a yellow tag into the small hole near the floor on the right side of the washer between the front and rear legs.
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Push the rod into the appliance until only the yellow removal loop is sticking out. Tape the loop to the side of the appliance if necessary. The washer is now ready for shipping.
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