Connect Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool 8542748 Manual

2. Put the hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or
standpipe. Rotate hook to eliminate kinks.
To prevent drain water from going back into the washer:
Do not straighten hooked end of the drain hose and 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.
For use with floor drain
Remove the drain hose hook from the corrugated drain hose. You
may need additional parts. See "Floor drain" under "Alternate
Parts."

Connect Inlet Hoses

1. Insert a new flat washer (supplied) into each end of the inlet
hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
A. Coupling
B. Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer basket is empty.
2. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
3. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.
4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-
thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
Clear the water lines
5. Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a bucket
or laundry tub, to get rid of particles in the water lines that
might clog the inlet valve screens.
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
6. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water (top)
inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
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A B
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
A. Cold water inlet valve (blue)
B. Hot water inlet valve (red)
7. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water
(bottom) inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is
seated on the washer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with
an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
If you are working in a closet or recessed area
Move the washer/dryer into its final position and remove
cardboard from under washer/dryer. Remove the access panel by
removing three Phillips-head screws and one bumper, located at
the top of the access panel. Set panel, screw, and bumper aside.
Complete hookup of water hoses and (on gas models) the flexible
gas connector through the access area. Replace access panel
upon completion of washer/dryer installation.
Check for leaks
8. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. A small amount
of water might enter the washer. You will drain this later.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for
future reference.
If you connect only one water hose, you must cap off the
remaining water inlet port.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
A
B