CONNECT DRAIN HOSE
Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions.
The drain hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the washer cabinet.
Remove drain hose from washer cabinet
Gently pull the corrugated drain hose out of the washer from the 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.
Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain
Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose
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To keep drain water from going back into the washer:
■Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air.
■Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub.
Floor drain
Do not install the drain hose form on to the corrugated drain hose. You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under “Tools and Parts.”
CONNECT THE INLET HOSES
The washer must be connected to the water faucets using new inlet hoses (not provided). Do not use old hoses.
Insert new flat washers into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
AB
A.Coupling
B.Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer basket is empty.
1.Attach hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
2.Attach hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
3.Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
A. Drain hose reliefs
1. Feed end of drain hose into one end of form. Place end of drain hose form into the drain hose relief.
2.Bend the hose over the top of the form and feed into the other end of the form.
Tighten the couplings with an additional
NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve. Damage to the valves can result.
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