Connecting The Water Lines - Kenmore 796.316221 Use & Care Manual

CONNECTING THE WATER LINES

• IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the
washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses.
• IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided by
Kenmore. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fi t or
function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly
and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product
or property will not be covered under the terms of the
product warranty.
• Water supply pressure must be between 14.5 psi and
116 psi (100~800 kPa). If the water supply pressure is
more than 116 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be
installed.
• Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks, and wear,
and replace the hose if necessary.
• Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
• The washer should never be installed or stored in a
location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage to the
water lines and internal mechanisms of the washer can
result. If the washer was exposed to freezing temperatures
prior to installation, allow it to stand at room temperature
for several hours before use and check for leaks prior to
operation.
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
1. Inspect the threaded fi tting on each hose and make
sure there is a rubber seal in place in both ends.
Water Faucet
2. Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and
COLD water faucets tightly by hand and then tighten
another ⅔ turn with pliers.
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to tap)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3. Always run a gallon or two of water through each inlet
hose to fl ush dirt, scale and other debris out of the
water lines. Doing so will help prevent future problems
with clogged fi lter screens, and will also allow you to
verify which hose is hot and which is cold.
4. Attach the (red) hot water line to the hot water inlet on
the back of the washer. Attach the (blue) cold water
line to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer.
Tighten the fi ttings securely. Turn ON both faucets all
the way and check for leaks at both ends of the hoses.
NOTE: Be careful not to cross-thread the hose
fi ttings. This will damage the valve and could result in
property damage from leaks.
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Hot
Cold