Connect Drain Hose; Drain System - Whirlpool W11449282C Installation Instructions Manual

2. Use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn
jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 1/2" (13 mm)
from the washer cabinet. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise
to lower the washer or counterclockwise to raise the washer.
Recheck level of washer and repeat as needed.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop up front of washer about
4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object that will support
weight of washer.
Jam nut
3. When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end or
adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling
feet tightly against washer cabinet.
Jam nut

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

Proper routing of the drain hose avoids damage to your floor
due to water leakage.
Remove drain hose from the washer drum
1. Remove cap from the washer drain port on the back of the
washer.
2. If clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose,
slide it over end as shown.
3. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide elbow end of drain
hose onto washer drain port and secure with clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Drain hose is not to exceed 8" (203 mm) into drain pipe; do
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not force excess hose into standpipe or lay on bottom of
laundry tub. Drain hose form must be used.
It is the responsibility of the installer to install and secure the
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drain hose into the provided plumbing/drain in a manner that
will avoid the drain hose coming out of, or leaking from, the
plumbing/drain.

DRAIN SYSTEM

4. Drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall
standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you
need.
4a. Floor drain system.
For floor drain installations, you will need to remove the drain
hose U-form on end of drain hose.
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285320). Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom
of washer. Additional hoses may be needed.
4b. Wall standpipe drain system.
8"
(203 mm)
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system.
4c. Floor standpipe drain system.
8"
(203 mm)
39"
(990 mm)
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