Connecting The Inlet Hose - Kenmore 796.6143 Series Use & Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE

The dryer must be connected to the cold water tap using
the new water supply hose. Do not use old hoses.
NOTE:
• Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and
120 psi (138–827 kPa).
• Do not strip or cross-thread when connecting inlet hose
to the valve.
• If the water supply pressure is more than 120 psi
(827 kPa), a pressure reducing valve should be installed.
• Periodically check the condition of the hose and replace
the hose if necessary.
• 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.
Check the rubber seals in the inlet hose. Two rubber
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seals are supplied with the inlet hose. They are used for
preventing water leaks. Make sure the connection to
the cold water tap is tight.
Check the installation type.
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Short
hose
Y connector
WITH WASHER
Connect all water supply hoses tightly by hand and
then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
WITH WASHER: When connecting the dryer to the
same faucet as a washer.
a. Shut off the cold water tap and remove the washer
hose.
b. Connect the short hose to the Y-connector.
c. Connect the other end of the short hose to the cold
water faucet.
d. Connect the long dryer hose to one side of the Y-connector
and connect the washer hose to the other side.
WITHOUT WASHER: If the dryer does not share the
cold water tap with a washer.
a. Connect the straight end of the long hose to the cold
water faucet.
Hose
connector
Rubber
seal
Y connector
Long
hose
WITHOUT WASHER
NOTE:
• Before connecting the water line to the dryer, fl ush
several gallons of water through the hose into
a drain or bucket. This will help prevent foreign
particles such as sand and scale from clogging the
dryer inlet valve.
• Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can
result.
Connect the hose to the dryer.
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Connect the water supply hose to the dryer inlet valve
tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Make sure that there are no kinks in the
hoses and that they are not crushed.
Turn on the cold water faucet.
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Check for leaks at the Y-connector (if used) and all
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hoses.
NOTE:
• If any leaks are found, shut off the water faucet,
remove the hose and check the condition of the hose
washer.
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