Maytag W10135283A Installation Instructions, Remove Shipping Strap, Connect the Hoses

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Remove Shipping Strap

1.Remove tape that covers the shipping strap. Pull to completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotter pins from the inside of the washer.

A

B

A. Shipping tape

B. Shipping strap

2.Pull firmly to remove the end of shipping strap from the back of the washer. The shipping strap plug must be completely removed from the washer for the self-leveling legs to be released.

Save the shipping strap for later use.

Connect the Hoses

Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions.

Connect the inlet hoses to the washer

1.The washer must be connected to the water faucets using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.

AB

A.Coupling

B.Washer

2.Attach hose to bottom inlet valve opening first.

A

B

A. Cold water inlet valve

B. Hot water inlet valve

3.Attach second hose to top inlet. Tighten couplings by hand; then use pliers to make an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Inlet valve threads are plastic. Do not strip or cross- thread.

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