9.
Clear water lines
Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub,
drainpipe, or bucket to prevent clogs. Water should run until clear.
10.
Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hot water hose to hot water inlet valve marked with a
red ring. Screw coupling by hand until it is snug. Use pliers to
tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Repeat with
cold water inlet valve.
IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of hose failure, replace the hoses
every 5 years. Record hose installation or replacement dates
for future reference.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
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wear, or leaks are found.
11.
Check for leaks
Turn on water faucets to check for leaks. A small amount of
water may enter washer. It will drain later.
12.
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
4.5"
4.5"
(114 mm)
(114 mm)
Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet
hoses for wall standpipe with beaded tie strap.
LEvEL WAShER
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise
and vibration.
13.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Move the washer to its final location. Place a level on
top edges of washer. Use side seam as a guide to check
levelness of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as
shown. Rock washer back and forth to make sure all four
feet make solid contact with floor. If washer is level, skip to
step 15, (on models with metal feet) or step 16 (on models
with plastic feet).
Not Level
Wall
Place level here
LEVEL
Not Level
4.5"
(114 mm)
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