Kenmore W10026626B manual Installation Requirements, 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

m 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.

m 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%e" • Flashlight (optional) (3.95 cm)

NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for future reference.

Parts supplied:

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

•	Adjustable or open end	•	Wood block
	wrench g/le" (14 mm)	•	Ruler or measuring tape
•	Level

ABCD

A.Drain hose form

B.Water inlet hoses (2)

C.Flat water inlet hose washers (4)

D.Beaded tie strap

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