Power Cord Installation; Connect The Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool 3LCHW9100YQ Installation Instructions Manual

Power Cord Installation

1. Select the plug that fits with the electric receptacle.
2. Assemble the plug into the end of the power cord.
3. Secure the power cord by seating the connection on the cord
lock.
4. Place the cord lock cover and push until it snaps.
5. Make sure the power cord connection is seated on the cord
lock and that the cord lock clamps correctly.

Connect the Inlet Hoses

Connection to the water supply should be in accordance with
local or national regulations. Insert new flat washers (supplied)
into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the
couplings.
Use the new inlet hoses supplied with washer. Do not re-use
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old inlet hoses.
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer drum is empty.
1. Attach a hose to the hot water tap. Screw on coupling
by hand until it is seated on the washer.
2. Attach a hose to the cold water tap. Screw on coupling
by hand until it is seated on the washer.
3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
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A B
A. Coupling
B. Washer
NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve.
Damage to the valves can result.
Clear water lines
Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry
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tub, drainpipe, or bucket to get rid of particles in the water
lines that might clog the inlet valve screens.
Check the temperature of the water to make sure that the hot
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water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and that the
cold water hose is connected to the cold water faucet.
Connect inlet hoses to washer
1. Attach the hot water hose to the check valve on washer's
hot (H) water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until
it is seated on the check valve.
C. Cold water inlet
H. Hot water inlet