Connecting The Water Lines - Kenmore Elite 796.3155 Series Use & Care Manual

CONNECTING THE WATER LINES

• IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the
washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses.
• IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by
Kenmore. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or
function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly
and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product
or property will not be covered under the terms of the
product warranty.
• Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and
120 psi (138–827 kPa). If the water supply pressure is
more than 120 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be
installed.
• Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and
wear, and replace the hose if necessary.
• Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
• The washer should never be installed or stored in a
Rubber Seal
location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage to the
water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer can
result. If the washer was exposed to freezing temperatures
Rubber Seal
prior to installation, allow it to stand at room temperature
for several hours before use and check for leaks prior to
operation.
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
1. Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and make
sure there is a rubber seal in place in both ends.
Water Faucet
2. Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and
COLD water faucets tightly by hand and then tighten
another ⅔ turn with pliers.
Rubber Seal
Rubber Seal
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to tap)
Water Hose
(to tap)
Water Hose
(to tap)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3. Always run a gallon or two of water through each inlet
hose to flush dirt, scale and other debris out of the
water lines. Doing so will help prevent future problems
with clogged filter screens, and will also allow you to
verify which hose is hot and which is cold.
4. Attach the (red) hot water line to the hot water inlet on
the back of the washer. Attach the (blue) cold water
line to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer.
Tighten the fittings securely. Turn ON both faucets
all the way and check for leaks at both ends of the
hoses.
NOTE: Be careful not to cross-thread the hose
fittings. This will damage the valve and could result in
property damage from leaks.
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Hot
Cold
Hot
Cold
Hot
Cold