Remove drain hose from washer cabinet4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
Gently pull the corrugated drain hose out of the washer from the two-thirds turn.
top of the hose. Continue to pull the hose until the end emerges.
Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the washer.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
Clear the water lines
5. Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a bucket
or laundry tub, to get rid of particles in the water lines that
might clog the inlet valve screens.
Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain
Connecting the drain hose ?hook? to the corrugated drain
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
hose
6. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the COLD (left) inlet
valve. Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the washer.
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
A
ColdColdFrio
FroideroideCalienteCalienteHotHotChaudeChaude
B
AB
A.Snap either end of the drain hose ?hook? to the drain hose at the
point where the corrugation begins.
B.Bend drain hose over drain hose ?hook? and snap into place.
A. Cold water inlet valve (blue)
To prevent drain water from going back into the washer:B. Hot water inlet valve (red)
Do not straighten hooked end of the drain hose and force
7. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the HOT water (right)
excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure but
loose enough to provide a gap for air.inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the
washer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub.two-thirds turn.
Floor drainNOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
Do not install the drain hose ?hook? on to the corrugated drain
hose. You may need additional parts. See Floor Drain under Check for leaks
?Tools and Parts.?8. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. A small
amount of water might enter the washer. You will drain this
later.
Connect Inlet Hoses
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the
1. Insert a new flat washer (supplied) into each end of the inlet
risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement
hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
dates for future reference.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
AB
A. Coupling
B. Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer basket is empty.
2. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet.
Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the washer.
3. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the
washer.
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