Secure The Drain Hose; Level The Washer - Kenmore One-speed automatic washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Clear the water lines
5. Run water through both faucets and
inlet hoses, into a bucket or laundry
tub, to get rid of particles in the water
lines that might clog the inlet valve
screens.
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
6. Attach the hose with the red coupling
to the HOT (bottom) inlet valve.
Attaching the red coupling first makes
it easier to tighten connection with
pliers. Screw on coupling by hand
until seated on the washen Using pli-
ers, tighten the couplings with an
additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten, Damage
to the valves can result.
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3.
Secure the Drain Hose
Drape the power cord over the console.
Remove any cardboard used to move
washer.
Locate the remaining piece of ship-
ping strap (not the end with the cotter
pins) from step 3 of "Remove
Shipping Strap," Use it to wrap the
drain hose together with the laundry
tub or standpipe. Push fastener into
the nearest hole in the shipping strap.
Remaining portion of Shipping Strap
4. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry
tub leg or standpipe with the tie strap.
(See illustration.)
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1. Cold water inlet valve (blue)
2. Hot water inlet valve (red)
NOTE: The inlet valve may be on the
right or the left side of the washer,
depending on your model.
7. Attach the hose with the blue cou-
pling to the COLD water (top) inlet
valve. Screw on coupling by hand
until seated on the washer. Using pli-
ers, tighten the couplings with an
additional two-thirds turn,
NOTE: Do not overtighten, Damage
to the valves can result.
Check for leaks
8. Turn on the water faucets and check
for leaks. A small amount of water
might enter the washer. You will drain
this later.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5
years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Record hose installation or
replacement dates for future reference.
• If you only connect one water
hose, you must cap off the remain-
ing water inlet port.
• Periodically inspect and replace
hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear,
or leaks are found.
If the washer faucets and the drain
standpipe are recessed, put the
hooked end of the drain hose in the
standpipe, Tightly wrap the tie strap
around the water inlet hoses and the
drain hose.
Level the Washer
Properly leveling your washer prevents
excessive noise and vibration,
Install the front leveling feet
1. Prop up the front of the washer about
4 in. (10.2 cm) with a wood block or
similar object. The block needs to
support the weight of the washer.
2. Screw the lock nut onto each foot to
within 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the base.
1"
(2.5 cm)
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3. Screw the feet into the correct holes
at the front corner of the washer until
the nuts touch the washer.
NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts until
the washer is level.