Maytag Washer Installation Instructions page 4

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Move washer close to final
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position. Put "hook" end of drain
hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
Check for proper length of drain hose
DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH
OF DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE.
THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.
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Before attaching water inlet
W hose, run water throuah both
faucets into a bucket, This will get rid of
particles in the water lines that might clog
hoses. Mark which is the hot water faucet.
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Attach bottom hose (inlet
W marked "H") to hot water faucet.
Attach top hose (inlet marked "C") to
cold water faucet. Tighten coupling to
faucet by hand; then use pliers to make
final two-thirds turn
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Carefully tilt washer backward
until front of washer is 3-4 inches off of
floor. Insert piece of wood as brace.
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Use legs and nuts from parts
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package. Screw nut down to
within l/2" of base.
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Insert legs into correct holes at each front
corner of washer until nuts touch washer.
Do not tighten nuts until Step 15.
II ower washer to floor.
Floor Damage
Slide washer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
floor covering.
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Tilt washer backward and
W remove wood block. Gently
Move washer to its final location.
Remove cardboard or hardboard
from under washer.
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Tilt washer forward, raising
W back leas 1 II off of floor to
adjust rear self-leveling legs. Gently lower
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.
is not level, screw the front legs up or
down to adjust. Repeat Step 13.
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.
Property Damage
Secure the drain hose to the tub or
standpipe with the shipping strap
removed from the back of the washer.
Failure to properly secure drain hose
could result in water damage.
After strap has been removed frcm
washer, measure and mark a point
approximately 15 inches from the plug
end or at the wall standpipe point of the
shipping strap. Cut the shipping strap at
this point. Remove power supply cord
plug from strap.
Check that hose is not twisted or
kinked and is securely in place.
Put "hook" end of drain hose in tub or
standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping strap
around the drain hose and standpipe or
tub leg and drain hose as shown in
Figures A-B. Push plug into the nearest
hole in the shipping strap.
If the water inlet faucets and drain stand-
pipe are recessed, put "hook" end of
drain hose in tub or standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping strap around the drain
hose and faucet bodies (not the handles
or stems) as shown in Figure C. Push plug
into the nearest hole in the shipping strap.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain
hose (Part No. 388423) and hose
extension kit (Part No. 285442 are
available from authorized parts
distributors If drain hose must be
shortened, use hose kit (Part No. 285442).
Note: If washer is moved to adjust drain hose, the
washer must be leveled again. Repeat Steps 14-15.
Place cardboard under the washer and carefully
move washer to avoid damaging floor covering.
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CHECK ELECTRICAL
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REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU
HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD.
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Check that all parts are now
installed. See parts list, Panel A. If there is
an extra part, go back through steps to
see which step was skipped.
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Turn on water faucets and
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check for leaks, Tighten
couplings if there is leaking, DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN, this could cause damage
to faucet.
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Check that you have all of
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vour tools Check that the
shipping strap with 2 cotterpins and plug
was removed from the back of the washer
and used to secure the drain hose.
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Plug power supply cord into
W grounded outlet.
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W Take a few minutes and read
the Use and Care Guide to fully
understand your new washer. Now start
the washer and allow it to complete the
regular cycle.
To get the most efficient use
from your new washer, read
your Use and Care Guide.
Keep Installation Instructions
and Guide close to washer for
easy reference.
Panel C