Connect The Inlet Hoses; Connect The Drain Hose - Whirlpool duet WFW9451XW Use & Care Manual

2. Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and
completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer
covering the bolt.
3. Once all 4 transport bolts are removed discard bolt and
spacers. Then pull the power cord through the opening
of the rear panel and close the hole with the attached cap.
4. Close the bolt holes with the 4 transport bolt hole plugs.
NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a later date, call your
local service center. To avoid suspension and structural damage
to your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a
certified technician.

Connect the Inlet Hoses

1. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet
hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
A. Coupling
B. Washer
2. Make sure the washer drum is empty.
3. Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the Hot (left)
inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to
tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand
until it is seated on the washer.
4. Attach the hose with the blue color indicator to the Cold (right)
water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated
on the washer.
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H. Hot water inlet
C. Cold water inlet
5. Using pliers, check the tightness of the hose couplings
already attached to the washer.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
6. Attach hot water hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
7. Attach cold water hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
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A B
C
8. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
9. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks.
NOTE: 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.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.

Connect the Drain Hose

Remove drain hose from washer drum
1. Use locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and insert
over the end of drain hose.
2. Slide drain hose onto washer connection.
3. Once drain hose is in place, release pliers.
4. Washer drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall
standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.