Connect The Inlet Hoses; Route The Drain Hose - Maytag MHWE300VW00 Use & Care Manual

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Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers
in the couplings.
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A. Coupling
B. Washer
Make sure the washer drum is empty.
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 washen
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 washen
H. Hot water inlet
C. Cold water inlet
Using pliers, check the tightness of the hose couplings already attached to the washer.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Attach hot water hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated
on the washer.
Attach cold water hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is
seated on the washer.
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.
10. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage.
Read and follow these instructions.
Remove drain hose from washer cabinet
Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips.
Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain
Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose.
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A. _Sna[_9 either ..... end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at the
point where the corrugation begins.
B. Bend drain hose over drain hose form and snap into place.
To keep drain water from going back into the washer:
• Do not straighten the drain hose, and 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.
Floor drain
You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under "Tools and Parts."
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