Kenmore 3948598A manual Installation Requirements, GAS is, Explosive

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the

risk of fire,

electric shock,

or injury

to persons when using the washer, follow

basic

precautions,

including the

following:

•

Read all instructions

before

using the washer.

•

Do not allow

children

to play

on or in the washer.

Close

• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned

supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used

near children.

in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,

dry-cleaning

solvents, other

flammable,

or explosive

•

Before

the washer is removed from service

or discarded,

substances

as they

give off vapors

that

could ignite

or

remove

the door or lid.

explode.

•

Do not reach

into the washer

if the drum, tub or agitator

is

•

Do not add gasoline,

dry-cleaning

solvents, or other

moving.

flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.

•

Do not install

or store

the washer where it will

be exposed

to

These substances give off vapors that could ignite or

the weather.

explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

•

Do not tamper with controls.

produced in a hot water system that has not been used

•

Do not repair or replace any

part of the washer

or attempt

any

for 2 weeks

or more. HYDROGEN

GAS IS

servicing

unless specifically

recommended

in this manual

or in

EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water

system has not been

published

user-repair

instructions that you understand

and

used for such

a period, before using the washing

have the skills to carry out.

machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water

• See "Electrical Requirements" for grounding instructions.

flow from each for several minutes. This will release

any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during

this time.

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer basket.

Tools needed for connecting the drain hose and water inlet hoses:

•Pliers that open to 1°/16''(3.95 cm)

•Flashlight (optional)

Parts supplied:

Tools needed for securing the drain hose and leveling the washer:

•Adjustable or open end wrench °/16"(14 mm)

•Level

•Wood block

•Ruler or measuring tape

Parts supplied:

			A	B
	D	E	A. Shipping strap with fastener
A. Drain hose			B. Front leveling feet with nuts	(2)
B. Silver, double-wire hose clamp		Tools needed for installing coin slide mechanism and
(for the bottom	of the drain hose)
C. Yellow, single-wire hose clamp		removing/replacing cabinet:
(for the top of the drain hose)		•	Ratchet wrench and a %6"(8 mm) socket
D. Water inlet hoses (2)
E. Flat water inlet	hose washers (4)	•	Regular screwdriver

•#2 Phillips screwdriver