C. ,CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

Proper connection of the drain hose will protect your floors from damage due to water leakage.

STEP 1. To prevent the drain hose from coming off or leaking, it must be installed per the following instructions:

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installa- tion, this procedure must be followed exactly.

a. Wet the inside of the straight end of

the drain hose with tap water. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.

b. Squeeze ears of silver, double-wire clamp with pliers to open. Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose V4 inch from the end.

TWIST

AND

PUSH

d. Place clamp over area marked "CLAMP." Release clamp.

1/4"

/

c. Open clamp. Twist hose back and

forth while pushing down onto drain connector at the bottom of the washer.

Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stop on the cabinet.

If you

have:

 

 

You will need

to buy:

!

[:)rain

hose

that

is too

short

Drain hose, Part No. 388423

and

 

 

 

 

 

hose kit, Part No. 285442

 

[)rain

hose

that

is too

long

Hose kit, Part No. 285442

 

A problem

with

lint clogging your drain

Drain protector,

Part No. 367031

Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

 

Call 1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278).

 

 

 

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