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Drain hose
C
connection:
Inlet hose
D
connection:
(to water faucets)
Leveling
E
washer:
Securing
F
drain hose:
Panel C
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO
ASSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION.
drain
hose
clamp
ribbed
stop
1/4"
(0.64 cm)
6.
To prevent the drain hose
from coming off or leaking,
it must be installed per the
following instructions.
• Wet the inside end of the drain
hose with tap water. DO NOT
USE ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
• Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place
clamp over the end of the drain
hose.
Check inlet hoses
periodically. Replace inlet
hoses if you find bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after
hot
five years of use.
11.
Stack two corner posts
on top of each other.
Tilt washer backwards and slide
corner posts under washer 3
inches (7.6 cm) from each side
of washer as shown.
1/2"
(1.3 cm)
base
nut
12.
Screw nut down on
legs to within 1/2 inch
(1.3 cm) of base.
NOTE: Use shipping strap to
secure drain hose. Water pressure
could cause drain hose to come
out of standpipe or laundry tub if
drain hose is not secured.
about 16"
(40.6 cm)
17.
After shipping strap has been
removed (Step 1), look for the
words "cut here" marked on the
shipping strap, about 16 inches
(40.6 cm) from plug end.
Cut the shipping strap at this
mark. Pull shipping strap out of
the power supply cord.
• Open clamp and push end of drain
hose onto drain connector until
hose contacts ribbed stop.
• Place clamp over area marked
"clamp". Release clamp.
7.
Standpipe or
laundry tub
drain system: Open
yellow clamp and slide
over "hook" end of
drain hose to secure
the rubber and
corrugated
sections together.
If drain hose does
not fit into standpipe
or is being placed over
the edge of a laundry
tub, open other hose
clamp with pliers and
place clamp over rigid
end of drain hose.
Insert end of hose
extension into rigid end of drain hose up
to stops on the sides of hose extension.
Secure with clamp.
Floor drain system: Do Not install
"hook" end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your
plumber for proper installation.
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.
C
cold
H
13.
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
remove corner posts.
Gently lower washer to floor.
Move washer to its final
location. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under washer.
Check that hose is not twisted
or kinked and is securely in
place.
B
A
strap
strap
Put "hook" end of drain hose in
laundry tub or standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping strap around the
drain hose and laundry tub or
standpipe as shown in Figures A-B.
Push plug into the nearest hole in
the shipping strap.
If the water inlet faucets and drain
standpipe are recessed, put "hook"
end of drain hose in standpipe.
Tightly wrap the shipping strap
around the drain hose and faucet
body (not the handles or stems) as
shown in Figure C. Push plug into
the nearest hole in the shipping
strap.
8.
Run water
through
both faucets into
a bucket to get
rid of particles in the water lines
that might clog hoses. Mark the hot
water faucet.
9.
Put "hook" end of drain
hose into laundry tub or
standpipe. Check for proper length
of drain hose.
To prevent drain water from
going back into washer:
• Do Not straighten "hook"
end of drain hose and force
excess drain hose into
standpipe.
• Do Not lay excess drain hose
in bottom of laundry tub.
10.
Attach bottom hose from
the inlet marked "H" to
cold water
the hot water faucet. Attach top
inlet valve
hose from the inlet marked "C" to
hot water
the cold water faucet. Tighten
inlet valve
couplings to faucets. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause
damage to couplings.
15.
Tilt washer forward
slightly so that back legs
are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) off floor.
Drop 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.
16.
If washer is not level, repeat Step
11, and adjust the front legs up or
down. Then repeat Steps 14 & 15.
When washer is level, use
wrench to turn nuts on front
legs up tightly against washer
base. If nuts are not tight
against washer base, the
washer may vibrate.
C
strap
D
C
H
If a longer drain hose is needed, use
a 21" (53.3 cm) or 54" (137.1 cm)
drain hose and Connector Kit, Part
No. 285442. If drain hose must be
shortened, use Connector Kit Part
No. 285442. These parts are
available from your local dealer or
authorized parts distributor.
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.
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