INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools andParts

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 1⁹⁄₁₆"

Flashlight (optional)

(3.95 cm)

 

Parts supplied:

ABC

A. Drain hose form

B. Water inlet hoses (2)

C. Flat water inlet hose washers (4)

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

Adjustable or open end

Wood block

 

wrench ⁹⁄₁₆" (14 mm)

Ruler or measuring tape

 

Level

 

 

Parts supplied:

AB

A. Beaded tie strap

B. Front leveling feet with nuts (2)

Alternate Parts

Your installation may require additional parts. For ordering information, please refer to the toll free phone numbers on the front page of your “Washer User Instructions.”

If You Have:

You Will Need to Buy:

 

 

Laundry tub or

Sump pump system (if not already

standpipe taller

available)

than 96" (2.4 m)

 

 

 

1" (2.5 cm)

2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)

diameter

diameter standpipe adapter,

standpipe

Part Number 3363920

 

 

Overhead sewer

Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (99 cm) tall

 

drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and

 

connectors (available from local

 

plumbing suppliers)

 

 

Floor drain

Siphon break, Part Number 285320;

 

additional drain hose,

 

Part Number 3357090 and connector kit,

 

Part Number 285442

 

 

Water faucets

2 longer water fill hoses:

beyond reach of fill

6 ft (1.8 m) Part Number 76314,

hoses

10 ft (3.0 m) Part Number 350008

 

 

Drain hose too

Drain hose, Part Number 388423 and

short

hose kit, Part Number 285442

 

 

Drain hose that is

Hose kit, Part Number 285442

too long

 

 

 

Lint clogged drain

Drain protector, Part Number 367031

 

 

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Whirlpool 3957165 installation instructions Installation Requirements, Tools andParts, Parts supplied, Alternate Parts