Whirlpool W10063560 SecuretheDrain Hose, RoutetheDrainHose, Connect the inlet hoses to the washer

Connect the inlet hoses to the washer

HC

H. Hot water inlet

C. Cold water inlet

1.Attach the hot water hose to the washer’s hot (H) water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

2.Attach the cold water hose to the washer’s cold (C) water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.

3.Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

4.Turn on the water faucets completely and check for leaks.

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

Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain

Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose.

AB

A. Snap either end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at the point where the corrugation begins.

B. Bend drain hose over drain hose form and snap into place.

To keep drain water from going back into the washer:

■Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure, but loose enough to provide a gap for air.

■Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub.

Floor drain

You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under “Tools and Parts.”

SecuretheDrain Hose

1.Drape the power cord over the washer top.

2.Move the washer to its final location.

3.Place the drain hose in the laundry tub or standpipe as shown. See illustrations A and B.

RoutetheDrainHose

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

Remove drain hose from the washer

Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips.

ABC

4. If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed, put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe as shown. See illustration C.

NOTES:

■ Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the washer.

■ To avoid siphoning, do not seal the drain hose into the standpipe.

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