InstallationChecklist

4. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the COLD (left) inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Using the pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn.

Leveling the Washer

Properly leveling your washer prevents excessive noise and

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valve may result. vibration.

1	2	1. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the
		top of the washer, first side-to-side, then front-to-back.

1. Cold water inlet valve (blue)

Fig. 1-11

2.Hot water inlet valve (red)

5.Attach the hose with the red coupling to the HOT water (right) inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Using the pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valve may result.

Check for leaks

Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. A small amount of water might enter the washer. You will drain this later.

Fig. 1-14

If the washer is not level, prop up the front of the washer and adjust the feet up or down as necessary. If the washer is against a wall, move the washer out slightly before tipping back. Repeat this step until the washer is level.

	Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose	2. After the washer is in the final location and level, use a 9/16 in.
	failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for future	open-end wrench to turn the nuts on the feet tightly against
	reference.
	reference.	the washer cabinet.
		the washer cabinet.

Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.

SecuringtheDrainHose

1.Remove the power cord from the rear panel of the washer and drape the cord over the console.

2.Move the washer to its final location and remove any cardboard used to move washer.

3.Locate the tie strap (supplied).

If the nuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer can vibrate.

3.Tilt the washer back and remove the wooden block. Gently lower the washer to the floor.

4.Move the washer to its final location.

5.Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least 4 in. (10.0 cm) off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor.

Fig. 1-121. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding. (See “Electrical Requirements.”)

4.Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with the tie strap. See illustration.

Fig. 1-13

If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed, put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose.

5.Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the washer.

2.Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.

3.Check to be sure you have all of your tools.

4.Dispose/recycle all packaging materials. Keep the styrofoam block for repackaging washer for transportation.

5.Check to be sure the water faucets are on.

6.Plug the power supply cord into a grounded outlet.

7.Remove the protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the washer.

8.Read “Using Your Washer.”

9.Measure ½ the normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into the detergent dispenser. Close the lid. Press HEAVY DUTY, and then press START. Allow it to complete one whole cycle.