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Kenmore 41740412701 Installation Instructions Manual page 4

Full size tumble action washers

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INSTALLATION
Leve/ing
the Washer
Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by properly
leveling the washer.
1.
For free standing installation and with the washer in it's final
position, place a level on top of the washer.
Adjust
the
leveling legs so the washer is level front-to-rear
and side-to-
side, and stable corner-to-corner.
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2.
Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel for the
slightest
movement.
Adjust
the appropriate
leg so the
washer is SOLID on the floor on ALL four legs.
Keep the
leveling leg extension at a minimum for best performance of
the washer.
For pedestal installations,
See additional
installation
instructions included with the pedestal.
Washer
Connections
Tie
6.
Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
NOTE:
Check to ensure the power is off at a circuit
breaker/fuse box before plugging the power
cord into an outlet.
7.
Turn on the power at a circuit breaker/fuse box.
8.
Read the Operating
Instructions
and Owner's Guide
provided with the washer. They contain valuable and
helpful information
that will save you time and money.
9.
Run the washer through
a complete cycle. Check for
water leaks and proper operation.
10. If your washer does not operate, please review the "Avoid
Service Checklist" in your Owner's Guide before calling
for service.
11. Place these instructions in a location near the washer for
future reference.
NOTE:
A wiring diagram is located inside the washer on
the service panel.
1.
2.
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4.
5.
Run some water from the hot and cold
faucets to flush the water
lines and
remove particles that might clog up the
water valve screens.
Remove the inlet hoses and rubber
washers from the plastic bag and install
the rubber washers in each end of the
inlet hoses.
Carefully connect the inlet hose (90 °
elbow end) marked "HOT" to the
outside
"H"
outlet
of the water
valve. Tighten by hand, then tighten
another
2/3
turn
with
pliers.
Carefully
connect the other inlet
hose to the inside "C" outlet of the®
water valve. Tighten by hand, then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
Do not
crossthread
or over-
tighten
these connections.
Connect the inlet hose ends to
®
the HOT and COLD water faucets
tightly by hand, then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers. Turn
the water on and check for leaks.
NOTE: Use only new hoses.
Form a U shape on the end of the drain
hose with the hose pointed toward the
drain.
Place in a laundry
tub
or
standpipe and secure with the cable tie
provided in the enclosure package.
NOTE:
If the drain hose is placed in a
standpipe without forming a U shape,
a siphoning action could occur. There
must be an air gap around the drain
hose. A snug hose fit can also cause a
siphoning
action.
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Cable
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REPLA
CEMENT
PARTS
If replacement parts are needed for your washer, call Seal's
Parts and Service Toll Free Number 1-800-4-MY-HOME
TM
(1-800-469-4663).
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Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can
become airtight
chambers causing suffocation.
Place all
materials
in a garbage
container
or make
materials
inaccessible to children.
_The
instructions in this manual and all other
literature included with this washer are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good
safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved when all
the Safety and Operating instructions are understood and
practiced as a routine with your laundering tasks.

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