Parts

Supplied

2 flat rubber washers

HOT

COLD

2 screened hose filters

 

2 water fill hoses

 

 

beaded tie-down strap

 

4 rubber leveling foot pads

ToolsScrewdriver

Required

Level

Wrench

Pliers

 

STEP 1

 

 

Move

 

 

washer to

 

 

Instructions

 

 

final area

 

 

Remove

 

cardboard

shipping

 

base

plug and

 

 

Installation

 

 

save for

 

 

reuse

 

 

 

 

shipping

 

 

plug

1MOVE WASHER TO FINAL AREA; REMOVE SHIPPING PLUG

Washer must be within 4 feet of desired area before beginning installation. Open washer lid to remove styrofoam shipping brace from agitator. Remove installation parts from shipping brace for use.

NOTE: Save shipping plug; reinstall whenever washer is moved more than 4 feet. Do not lift or move washer without shipping materials in place.

When removing cardboard base panel under washer, plastic shipping plug is released from washer. Remove plug from cardboard base and save for reuse when moving washer.

2CONNECT WATER FILL HOSES TO WASHER Tightly push one flat rubber washer into one end of each water fill hose and attach this end of hose to washer. HOT and COLD connections are identified by letters H and C stamped into washer cabinet and by HOT and COLD printed on water fill hoses.

Tighten hose connections by hand until snug, then another

¼turn with pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-tighten couplings.

3CONNECT WATER FILL HOSES TO FAUCETS Before connecting hoses to water supply, turn on faucets and flush lines for approximately 2 minutes to remove foreign matter that could clog filter screens in water mixing valve or fill hoses.

Tightly push one screened filter washer onto remaining end of each water fill hose. Attach water hoses to HOT and COLD faucets. BE SURE HOT WATER HOSE IS

CONNECTED TO HOT WATER FAUCET.

Tighten hose connections by hand until snug, then another

¼turn with pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-tighten couplings. Turn on water and check for leaks. If leaks are found, retighten hose couplings. Continue tightening and rechecking until no leaks are found.

4SECURE DRAIN HOSE TO DRAIN

Remove drain hose from shipping position on rear of washer by unhooking hose from retainer clamp. Use beaded tie- down strap to secure “hook” end of drain hose to standpipe, wall inlet hoses, or laundry tub (must hold at least 20 gallons).

STEP 2

Push rubber washer into end of fill hose

HOT

COLD

 

Connect water fill hoses

to washer

STEP 3

Connect water fill hoses to faucets

faucet

screen filter

HOT

COLD

hose

 

 

RS3100007 Rev. 0

C–7

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