Kenmore 134309800 Installation Instructions Manual page 7

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1. Run some water from the
hot and cold faucets to flush
the water lines and remove
particles that might clog up
the water valve screens.
2. Remove the inlet hoses and
rubber washers from the
plastic bag and install the
rubber washers in each end
of the inlet hoses.
3. Carefull connect the inlet
hose (90°elbow end) marked
"HOT" to the outside "H"
oulet of the water valve.
Tighten by hand, then
tighten another
2/3 turn with pliers.
Carefully connect the other inlet hose to the
inside "C" outlet of the water valve. Tighten by
hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
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4. Connect the inlet hose ends
to the HOT and COLD water
faucets tightly by hand, then
tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Turn the water
on and check for leaks.
5. On machines equipped with
drain pump, form a U shape
on the end of the drain hose,
with the hose pointed
toward the drain.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: If the drain hose is placed in a standpipe
without forming a U shape, a siphoning action could
occur. There must be an air gap around the drain
hose. A snug hose fit can also cause a siphoning
action.
6. On machines equipped with
gravity drain, connect one end
of the drain hose to the drain
outlet of the machine, using
the provided clamp.
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7. Carefully move the washer to its final location.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door NOTE: NOTE:
to lift washer.
8. With the washer in its final position, place a
level on top of the washer. Adjust the front
leveling legs up or down to ensure the washer is
resting solid. Turn the lock nuts on each leg up
towards the base of the washer and snug with a
wrench.
NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to NOTE: NOTE:
prevent excessive vibration. The farther out
the legs are extended the more the washer
will vibrate.
Rear leg adjustments are also accessible through the
front service panel.
9. Models equipped with drain pump: Models equipped with drain pump: Place the formed Models equipped with drain pump: Models equipped with drain pump: Models equipped with drain pump:
end of the drain hose in a laundry tub or a standpipe
and secure with the cable tie provided in the enclosure
package.
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