Connect The Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool Washer/Dryer User Manual

For laundry tub or standpipe drain systems
1. Make sure drain hose form is in correct position.
A. Drain hose form
2. Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe.
Rotate hook to eliminate kinks.
To keep drain water from going back into the washer:
Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should
be secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air.
Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub.
For use with floor drain
Do not install the drain hose form onto the corrugated drain hose.
You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under "Tools and
Parts."

Connect the Inlet Hoses

1. Insert a new flat washer into each end of the inlet hoses.
Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
A. Coupling
B. Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer basket is empty.
1. Attach hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by
hand until it is seated on the washer.
2. Attach 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 the water lines
Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a bucket
or 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.
A
A B
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
1. Attach the hot water hose to the bottom inlet valve. Attaching
the hot water hose first makes it easier to tighten connection
with pliers.
2. 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.
In the U.S.A.
A
B
A. Cold water inlet valve (top)
B. Hot water inlet valve (bottom)
In Canada
A
B
A. Cold water inlet valve (top)
B. Hot water inlet valve (bottom)
4. Attach the cold water hose to the top inlet valve.
5. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
6. 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.
If you are working in a closet or recessed area
Move the washer/dryer into its final location and remove
cardboard from under washer/dryer. Remove the access panel by
removing 3 Phillips-head screws and one bumper, located at the
top of the access panel. Set panel, screw, and bumper aside.
Complete hookup of water hoses. Replace access panel upon
completion of washer/dryer installation.
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 water 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.
If you connect only one water hose, you must cap off the
remaining water inlet port.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
The apparatus must be connected to the water faucets using
the new hoses. Do not use old hoses.
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