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Whirlpool GLSR5233AW1 Installation Instructions page 4

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8
DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH
W OF DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE
STANDPIPE. THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.
9
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Before
attaching
wafer inlet hose,
n
run water through
both faucets
into
a
bucket.
This will get rid of particles
in the water lines that might clog hoses.
Mark which
is the hot water faucet.
10
Attach
bottom
hose (inlet
H marked
'H' to hot water
faucet.
Attach
top hose (inlet marked
'C') to cold water faucet.
Tighten
couplings
to faucets
by hand; then use
pliers to make final two-thirds
turn.
11
Carefully
tilt washer backward
n
until front of washer is 3-4 inches
(7.510 cm) off of floor. Insert piece
of
wood
as brace.
12
Use legs and nuts from parts
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package.
Screw nut down to
within
l/2 inch (1.3 cm) of base.
Insert legs into
correct
holes at each
front corner of washer until nuts touch
washer.
Do
Not tighten
nuts until Step 16.
14
Tilt washer backward
and
n
remove
corner post(s). Gently
lower washer to floor.
Move washer to its final location. Remove
cardboard
or hardboard from under
washer.
W Tilt washer forward,
raisina
back legs 1 inch (2.54 cm) off of floorto
adjust rear self-leveling
legs. Gently
lower
washer to floor. Check
levelness of the
washer by placing
a carpenter's
level on
top of the washer, first side to side; then
front to back.
Panel C
I not level, screw the front legs
up or down to adjust. Repeat
Step 15. -
When washer is level, use wrench to turn
nuk on front legs up ttghtly against
washer base. If nuts are not tight against
washer base, the washer may vibrate.
Secure the drain hose to the tub or
standpipe with the shipping strap
removed from the back of the washer.
Failure to properly secure drain hose
could result in water damage.
n
Measure
and mark a point
approximately
15 inches (38.1 cm) from
the plug end of the shipping
strap. Cut the
shipping
strap at this point.
Check that hose is not twisted or kinked
and is securely in place.
Put "hook" end of drain hose in tub or
standpipe.
Tightly wrap the shipping
strap
around
the drain hose and tub or
standpipe
or inlet hose as shown in
Figures A-C. Push plug into the nearest
hole in the shipping
strap.
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If a longer drain hose is needed,
drain
hose (Part No. 388423) and hose
extension
kit (Part No. 285442) are
available
from authorized
parts
distributors.
If drain hose must be
shortened,
use hose kit (Part No. 285442).
Note: If washer
is moved
to adjust drain hose, the
washer
must be leveled
again.
Repeat Steps 15 16.
Place cardboard
under the washer
and carefully
move washer
to avoid
damaging
floor covering.
18
n CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING MEWOD.
19
Check that all parts are now
n
installed.
See parts list, Panel A.
If there is an extra part, go back through
steps to see which
step was skipped.
20
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Turn on water faucets
and
check
for leaks. Tighten couplings
if there
is leaking.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this
could cause damage
to faucet.
21
n
Check that YOU have all of
your tools. Check that the shipping
strap
with 2 cotter
pins and plug was removed
from the back of the washer and used to
secure the drain hose.
22
Untape
power supply cord
n
and plug into grounded
outlet.
23
Take a few minutes and
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read the Use and Care
Guide to fully understand
your new
washer.
Now start the washer and allow it
to complete
the regular cycle.
[ Congratulations!
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Keep Installation Instructions and
Guide. The instructions will make

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