Secure Drain Hose; Level The Washer; Complete Installation - Whirlpool LAB0050PQ Use And Care Manual

2. Attach the hose with the red stripe to the HOT (right) inlet
valve on the washer. Screw on coupling by hand until it is
seated on the flat washer. Make sure the hose connection is
tight.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
3. Attach the other hose to the COLD water (left) inlet valve.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the flat
washer. Make sure the hose connection is tight.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
Check for leaks
Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. A small amount of
water might enter the washer. You will drain this later.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for
future reference.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.

Secure Drain Hose

1. Drape the power cord over the console.
2. Move the washer to its final location and remove any
cardboard used to move washer.
3. Place the drain hose in the laundry tub or standpipe as
shown. See illustrations A and B.
A
4. If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed,
put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe as
shown. See illustration C.
NOTE:
Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the
washer.
To avoid siphoning, do not seal the drain hose into the
standpipe.

Level the Washer

Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and
vibration.
1. Drape the power cord over the console.
2. Move washer to its final location. Remove any cardboard
used to move washer.
3. Check that the washer is level.
Check side to side and back to front by lining up the level
as shown in the following illustration.
B C
4. If the washer is not level, prop up the front of the washer with
the wood block and adjust the feet up or down as necessary.
If the washer is against a wall, move the washer out slightly
before tipping back. Repeat this step until washer is level.

Complete Installation

1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the
correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding
method. See "Electrical Requirements."
2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
3. Check that you have all of your tools.
4. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. Keep the shipping
bolts, and spacers for use if the washer should be
transported.
5. Check that all the water faucets are completely on.
6. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
8. Read "Washer Use."
9. To test and to clean your washer, measure and add
normal recommended amount of High Efficiency (HE)
detergent to the washer. Close the door. Select any cycle,
and then press START. Allow it to complete one whole cycle.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
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