Connecting The Inlet Hose - Kenmore 796.6142 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.
1. Check the rubber seal in the inlet hose. Two rubber
seals are supplied with each inlet hose. They are used
for preventing water leaks. Make sure the connection
to the cold water tap is tight.
2. Check the installation type.
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.
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:
several gallons of water into a drain or bucket. This
will help prevent foreign particles such as sand and
scale from cloggong the dryer inlet valve.
• Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can
result.
3. Connect the hose to the dryer.
• 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.
4. Turn on the cold water faucet.
5. Check for leaks at the Y-connector (if used) and all
hoses.
NOTE:
• If any leaks are found, shut o the water faucet,
remove the hose and check the condition of the hose
washer.
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