Connect The Inlet Hoses; Route The Drain Hose - Maytag W10277179A Installation Instructions Manual

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Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet
hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
A B
A. Coupling
B. Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer drum is empty.
1. Attach a hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling
by hand until it is seated on the washer.
2. Attach a hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on coupling
by hand until it is seated on the washer.
3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
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 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
water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and that the
cold water hose is connected to the cold water faucet.
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
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H. Hot water inlet
C. Cold water inlet
1. Attach the hot water hose to the washer's hot (H) water inlet
valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.
2. Attach the cold water hose to the washer's cold (C) water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.
3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-
thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can
result.
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Turn on the water faucets completely and check for leaks.
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.
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Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floor from damage
due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions.
Remove drain hose from the washer
Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips.