Step 2: Hose Retainer - Maytag Neptune MAH5500BWW Installation Instructions Manual

STEP 2
HOSE
RETAINER
1. Placethe drain hose in the drain facility. To change drain hose direction or prevent
hose from collapsing or becoming damaged,turn the end of the hose while holding
the base of the hose stationary.
Be sure an air-tight connection is NOT made between the drain hose and the
standpipe. Standpipe must be at least 24" high. 36" height is recommended.
NOTE: If drainstandpipe is in excess of 5 feet above floor level,
a _UNDRY
drain hose extension kit (Part #12001660) will need to be installed.
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If ' RETA NER
dra,n standp,pe,s ,n excess of 10 feet above floor level, a pump _//60"IMAX_JR
accessory kit (Part #12001674)may need to be installed. _'___""_,,E,_I_ I
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NOTE: Caution must always be exercisedto avoid collaDsinaor "SI_'I _
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damaging the drain hose. For best performance the drain hose
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should not be restricted in any way, through elbows, couplings or excessive lengths. [r_.
Route drain hose through the drain hose clip on the rear wall of washer. I __!
Forinstallations w herethe drain hosecannotbe conveniently elevatedto at least 24",
the drainhose must be supportedby the drainhoseclip on the back of the washer.
2. Installone screenstrainerand washeron the insideof each fillhoseat the
faucet. The dome on the screen strainermust pointtowards the faucet. _o_-_ _L.TI7 ETA,.ERi '
Installone rubberwasher at the machineend insideeach fill hose.
3. Thread the inlet hoses with the screen washer to the HOT and COLD
faucet connections. Make sure the hose marked "HOT"is attached to _\_"E-_ T,E
STRAP
the HOTfaucet. Tighten by hand until snug and then 2/3 of a turn SERVICE\\
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with pliers. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Repeat step for the machine
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connections on the back of the unit. /li_t_ c_ /1
Turn on "HOT"and "COLD"water supply and check all connections at the _--__ _
water valve and the faucet for leaks. _
NOTE: Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengthsup to 10 feet. _"__
4. Plug power cord intoa grounded120 volt60 Hz approved ] _1 c_ __ _ _
electrical service protectedby a 15 amp fuse or comparable
circuit breaker. This washer is grounded through the third
prong of the powercord when plugged into a three prong
grounded receptacle.
5. Slide washer into position. Make sure the drain hose remains routed straight through the drain hose
clip without collapsing or damaging. NOTE: the washer must be leveled on aft 4 sides. To properly
level a machine, the top cover and the front panel must be securely fastened. A carpenter's level
should be used on all 4 corners of the top cover. It's a
good idea to check for level again after the first dozen
washes and re-level ff necessary.
6. Levelwasher by turning the levelinglegs in or out as necessary.
When the washer is level, tighten the leveling leg lock nuts
up against the base of the washer.
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