Connecting The Water Lines - Kenmore 796.4198 series Use & Care Manual

CONNECTING THE WATER LINES

• IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the
washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses.
• IMPORTANT: ONLY use new, high-quality inlet hoses
when installing this laundry product. Aftermarket hoses
are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly. Other
hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks.
Subsequent damage to product or property will not be
covered under the terms of the product warranty.
• Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and
120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). If the water supply pressure is
more than 120 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be
installed.
• Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and wear,
and replace the hose if necessary.
• Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
• The washer should never be installed or stored in a
location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage to
the water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer
can result. If the washer was exposed to freezing
temperatures prior to installation, allow it to stand at
room temperature for several hours before use and
check for leaks prior to operation.
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
1. Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and make
sure there is a rubber seal in place in both ends.
Water Faucet
2. Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and
COLD water faucets tightly by hand and then
tighten another ⅔ turn with pliers.
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to tap)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3. Always run a gallon or two (4L) of water through
each inlet hose to flush dirt, scale and other debris
out of the water lines. Doing so will help prevent
future problems with clogged filter screens, and will
also allow you to verify which hose is hot and which
is cold.
Cold
Water
Inlet
4. Attach the (red) hot water line to the hot water inlet
on the back of the washer. Attach the (blue) cold
water line to the cold water inlet on the back of the
washer. Tighten the fittings securely.
NOTE: When installing the hoses onto the water inlet
valves, be careful not to cross-thread the hose fittings.
DO NOT overtighten the hoses; this could cause
damage to internal components, the valve or the hose
gasket. Overtightening could result in property damage
from leaks.
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Hot
Water
Inlet