Connect The Drain Hose; Secure The Drain Hose - Whirlpool CHW8990CW Installation Instructions Manual

4. Turn on the water faucets completely and check for leaks and
at washer connection.
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.

Connect the Drain Hose

Remove drain hose from washer drum
1. Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and
insert over the end of drain hose.
2. Slide drain hose onto washer connection.
3. Once drain hose is in place, release pliers.
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Washer drain system can be installed using a floor drain,
wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.
Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain
Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose.
To keep drain water from going back into the washer:
Use the drain hose form, 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.
■
Floor drain
You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under "Tools
and Parts."

Secure the Drain Hose

Drain hose must be secured to stop the hose from moving when
water is pumped out. If the drain hose moves, water may end up
on the floor.
1. Drape the power cord over the washer top.
2. Move the washer to its final location.
3. Place the drain hose in the laundry tub or standpipe as shown.
See illustrations A and B.
114 mm
4½"
114 mm
4½"
(4 / ")
1
(114 mm)
(114 mm) (4 1 / ") 2
2
A
NOTES:
Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear
■
of the washer.
To avoid siphoning, do not seal or put more than
■
4½" (114 mm) of the drain hose into drainpipe
or standpipe.
If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are
■
recessed, put the hooked end of the drain hose
in the standpipe as shown. See illustration C.
114 mm
(114 mm)
B C
4½"
(4 ")
1 /
2