Kenmore Three-speed automatic washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 17

STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red cou-
pling to the hot water (bottom) inlet valve.
Attaching the red coupling first makes it
easier to tighten connection with pliers.
Screw on coupling by hand. Make an addi-
tional two4hirds turn with pliers to tighten
coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this
could damage the valves.
Cold Water
Inlet Valve
Hot
Water
Inlet
Valve
STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water (top) inlet valve.
Screw on coupling by hand. Make an addi-
tional two4hirds turn with pliers to tighten
coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this
could damage valves.
E. CONNECT INLET HOSES
TO WATER FAUCETS
STEP 1. Make sure washer basket is
empty. Run water through both faucets
into a bucket or laundry tub to get rid of
particles in the water lines that might clog
hoses. Determine which faucet is hot and
which is cold. Mark the hot water faucet.
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STEP 2. Attach the hose with the red
coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw
on coupling by hand. Make an additional
two4hirds turn with pliers to tighten
coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN;
this could damage the coupling.
STEP 3. Attach the hose with the blue
coupling to the cold water faucet. Screw
on coupling by hand. Make an additional
two-thirds turn with pliers to tighten
coupling. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this
could damage the coupling.
STEP 4. Turn on water faucets and check
for leaks. A small amount of water may
enter the washer. You will drain this later.
If you have: You will need to buy:
Water faucets beyond the 2 longer water fill hoses:
reach of water fill hoses 6 ft (1.8 cm) hoses, Part No. 76314 or
10 ft (3.0 cm) hoses, Part No. 350008
Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. In the United
States, call 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278). In Canada, call 1-877-533-6937.
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