Kenmore Automatic Washers C01dWater, Connect Inlet Hoses to Water Faucets, If you have

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STI--P 2. Attach the hose with the red

coL_pling to the hot water (bottom) inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to tighten connection

with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with

pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage the valves.

C01dWater

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS

STEP 1. Make sure washer basket is empty. Run water through both faucets into a bucket or laundry tub to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog hoses. Determine which faucet is hot and which is cold. Mark the hot water faucet.

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STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue

coupling to the cold water (top) inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling, DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN; this could damage valves.

If you have:

Water faucets beyond the reach of water fill hoses

STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red

coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN;

this could damage the coupling.

STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water faucet.

Screw on coupling to faucet by hand. Make an additional two-thirds turn with

pliers to tighten coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could damage the coupling.

STEP 4. Turn on water faucets and check for leaks. A small amount of

water may enter the washer. You will drain this later.

You will need to buy:

2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft. hoses,

Part No. 76314 or 10 ft. hoses, Part No. 350008

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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Kenmore Automatic Washers owner manual C01dWater, Connect Inlet Hoses to Water Faucets, If you have