Drain System - Kenmore 9787 - Elite HE3 7.0 cu. Ft. Gas Dryer Installation Instructions Manual

4. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forthwhile pushing onto
drain connector onthesideofthelaundry center. Continue
until h ose contacts theribbed stops onthecabinet.
5. Place clamp over t hearea marked " CLAMR" Release clamp.
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."
1. Insert a new flat washer into each end of the inlet hoses.
Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
A B
A. Coupling
B. Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer basket is empty.
2. Attach hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by
hand until it is seated on the washer.
3. Attach hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by
hand until it is seated on the washer.
4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling 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.
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 coupling with an additional two-
thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the
valve. Damage to the valves can result.
B
A. Cold water inlet valve (top)
B. Hot water inlet valve (bottom)
4=
5.
6.
Attach the cold water hose to the top inlet valve.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
Using pliers, tighten the coupling 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 laundry center into its final location and remove
cardboard from under laundry center. Remove the access panel
by removing 3 Phillips-head screws and one bumper, located at
the top of the access panel. Set panel, screws, and bumper
aside. Complete hookup of water hoses and (on gas models) the
flexible gas connector through the access area. Replace access
panel upon completion of laundry center installation.