Connect The Inlet Hoses; Route The Drain Hose - Whirlpool Duet WFW9400SWA10 Use & Care Manual

2. Once theboltisloose, move ittothecenter ofthehole and
completely pull o utthebolt, i ncluding theplastic s pacer
covering thebolt.
6. Using pliers, tighten t hecouplings withanadditional
two-thirds turn.
3. Once all4 bolts areremoved discard b oltand spacers. Then
pull t hepower c ord through t heopening o ftherear p anel and
close thehole withtheattached cap.
4. Close t heboltholes w iththe4 transport bolthole plugs.
NOTE: Ifthewasher istobetransported atalater d ate, call y our
local s ervice c enter. Toavoid suspension andstructural damage
toyour w asher, itmust b eproperly setupforrelocation bya
certified technician.
Make sure thewasher drum isempty.
1. Attach t hehose withtheredcolor i ndicator totheHot ( left)
inlet v alve. Attaching theredcoupling f irstmakes i teasier to
tighten c onnection withpliers. Screw oncoupling b yhand
until i t isseated o nthewasher.
2. Attach t hehose with theblue color i ndicator totheCold
(right) water i nlet v alve. Screw oncoupling b yhand until i t is
seated o nthewasher.
7.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can
result.
Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the
risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement
dates on the hoses for future reference.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from
damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these
instructions.
Remove drain hose from washer cabinet
Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips.
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H. Hot water inlet
C. Cold water inlet
Using pliers, check the tightness of the hose couplings
already attached to the washer.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can
result.
4. Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the hot water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.
5. Attach the hose with the blue color indicator to the cold water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.
Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain
Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose.
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A. Snap either end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at
the point where the corrugation begins.
B. Bend drain hose over drain hose form and snap into place.
To keep drain water from going back into the washer:
• Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not 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.