Removingtheshippingstrapisnecessaryforsmoothoperation.
Iftheshippingstrapisnotremoved,thewasherwillmake
excessivenoise.
1. Donotcutyellowstrap.Pullyellowstrapfirmly,until
completelyremovedfromwasher.Dependingonyourmodel,
therewillbeeithertwoorthreecotterpinsontheendofthe
shippingstrapwhenitispulledoutofthewasher.The
electricalplugisattachedto thisshippingstrap.
2. Pullfirmlytoremovetheendoftheshippingstrapthat
remainspinnedtothebackofthewasher.Thiswillrelease
therearself-levelingfeet.
4. Openclamp.Twisthosebackandforthwhilepushingdown
ontodrainconnectoratthebottomofthewasher.Continue
untilhosecontactstheribbedstoponthecabinet.
5. Placeclampoverareamarked"CLAMR"Releaseclamp.
1/4"
(6 mm)
(6 mm)
3. Cut the shipping strap about 16 in.(40 cm) from plug end.
Look for the words "CUT HERE." Discard end with the cotter
pins. Slide remainder of shipping strap from the power cord.
You will use the remainder of the shipping strap later to
secure the drain hose.
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Proper connection of the drain hose will protect your floors from
damage due to water leakage. To prevent the drain hose from
coming offor leaking, it must be installed perthe following
instructions.
IMPORTANT: Toensure proper installation, this procedure must
be followed exactly.
1. Check thedrain hose to see if it is the proper length.
2. Wet the inside ofthe straight end of the drain hose with tap
water. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
3, Squeeze earsof silver, double-wire clamp with pliers toopen.
Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose 1/4in.
(6 mm) from theend.
_1/4"
(6 mm)
1.Drain Hose 3. Ribbed Stop
2. Clamp 4. Cabinet
For standpipe or laundry tub drain systems:
1. Open yellow, single-wire clamp with pliers and slide over
hooked end of drain hose to secure the rubber and
corrugated sections together.
1. Hooked end
2. Drain hose
2. Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
Rotate hook toeliminate kinks.
To prevent drain water from going back into the washer:
• Do not straighten hooked end of drain hose. Do not force
excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure,
but loose enough to provide a gap ofair.
• Do not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tub.
For floor drain installation, see kit number required under
"Alternate Parts."
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