Maytag 461970255072 manual Connect the Inlet Hoses, Connect the Drain Hose

Connect the Inlet Hoses

1.Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.

AB

A.Coupling

B.Washer

2.Make sure the washer drum is empty.

3.Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the Hot (left) inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

4.Attach the hose with the blue color indicator to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

H C

H. Hot water inlet

C. Cold water inlet

5.Using pliers, check the tightness of the hose couplings already attached to the washer. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

6.Attach hot water hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

7.Attach cold water hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

8.Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

9.Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks.

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference.

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

Connect the Drain Hose

Remove drain hose from washer drum

1.Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and insert over the end of drain hose.

2.Slide drain hose onto washer connection.

3.Once drain hose is in place, release pliers.

4.Washer drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.

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