Maytag 40136001 Connect Water 2FILL Hoses to Washer, Connect Water 3FILL Hoses to Faucets

Models: 40136001

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CONNECT WATER

2FILL HOSES TO

WASHER

Tightly push one flat rubber washer into one end of each water fill hose and attach this end of hose to washer. HOT and COLD connec- tions are identified by letters H and C stamped into washer cabinet and by HOT and COLD printed on water fill hoses.

In most cases, hoses should cross when attached to correct water tem- perature faucet.

Tighten hose connections by hand until snug, then another 1/4 turn with pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-tighten couplings.

H C

HOT

COLD

Push rubber washer

into end of fill hose.

CONNECT WATER

3FILL HOSES TO

FAUCETS

Before connecting hoses to water supply, turn on faucets and flush lines for approximately 2 minutes to remove foreign matter that could clog filter screens in water mixing valve or fill hoses.

Tightly push one screened filter washer onto remaining end of each water fill hose. Attach water hoses

SECURE

4DRAIN HOSE TO DRAIN

Remove drain hose from shipping position on rear of washer by unhooking hose from retainer clamp. Use beaded tie-down strap to secure “hook” end of drain hose to standpipe, wall inlet hoses, or laundry tub (must hold at least 20 gallons).

IMPORTANT: To prevent siphoning, do not place ribbed portion of drain hose into standpipe. Avoid air-tight seal around standpipe adapter.

For standpipe installation below 36" (91.4 cm), install Siphon Break Kit part #562P3.

For standpipe installation above 48" (121.2 cm), install a check valve to prevent water from flowing back into washer. Available from local hard- ware store.

to HOT and COLD faucets. BE

SURE HOT WATER HOSE IS

CONNECTED TO HOT WATER

FAUCET.

Tighten hose connections by hand until snug, then another 1/4 turn with pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-tighten couplings.

Turn on water and check for leaks. If leaks are found, retighten hose couplings. Continue tightening and rechecking until no leaks are found.

 

STANDPIPE

 

Standpipe

 

adapter

 

(avoid

 

air-tight

36" (min.)

seal)

Beaded

from floor

 

tie-down

 

strap

 

TUB

72" (max.) 36" (min.) from floor

Faucets

HOT

COLD

Screen Filters

HOT

COLD

Hoses

 

 

WALL UNIT

Beaded tie-down strap

36" (min.) from floor

Beaded tie-down strap

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Maytag 40136001 Connect Water 2FILL Hoses to Washer, Connect Water 3FILL Hoses to Faucets, Secure 4DRAIN Hose to Drain