Connect Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool 3LWTW4815FW Installation Instructions Manual

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Connect Drain Hose
5.
Attach drain hose to drain port
Remove the red plastic plug from the black drain port on the
back of the washer.
If clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose,
slide it over end as shown. Squeeze clamp with pliers and
slide black elbow end of drain hose onto black drain port
and secure with clamp.
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to step 6.
For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as
shown in Step 7. You may need additional parts with separate
directions. See "Tools and Parts."
6.
Place drain hose in standpipe
Drain
hose form
114 mm
4.5"
(4.5")
(114 mm)
Place hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side
of laundry tub.
IMPORTANT: 114 mm (4.5") of drain hose should be inside
standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe or lay
on bottom of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be used.
7.
Remove drain hose form
(floor drain installations only)
For floor drain installations, you will need to remove the
drain hose form from the end of the drain hose. You may
need additional parts with separate directions. See "Tools
and Parts."

Connect Inlet Hoses

Washer must be connected to water faucets with new inlet
hoses with flat washers (provided). Do not use old hoses.
NOTE: Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing
to inlet valves. If you are only connecting to a cold water
faucet, you must use a Y-adapter (provided).
8a.
Connect inlet hoses to water faucets
Attach hose to hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand
until it is seated on washer. Use pliers to tighten couplings an
additional two-thirds turn. Repeat this step with second hose
for cold water faucet.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on
valve when attaching to faucets or washer. Damage can result.
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