Amana 40085801 Installation Instructions

NOTE: Save shipping plug and
shipping brace; reinstall whenever
washer is moved more than 4 feet.
Do not lift or move washer without
shipping materials in place.
To remove the shipping plug from the
Protect the floor when moving the
washer, step on the card board base,
washer. Washer must be within 4 feet
tilt the washer back, and slide out the
of desired area before beginning
base.
installation. Open washer lid and
remove installation parts from
shipping brace for use.
Reach through foam shipping
brace, grasp bottom of brace, and
pull up to remove.
In most cases, hoses should
cross when attached to correct
water temperature faucet.
Tighten hose connections by hand
until snug, then another ¼ turn with
Tightly push one flat rubber pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-
washer into one end of each tighten couplings.
water fill hose and attach this end
of hose to washer. HOT and
COLD connections are identified
by letters H and C stamped into
washer cabinet and by HOT and
COLD printed on water fill hoses.
Before connecting hoses to water
supply, turn on faucets and flush
lines for approximately 2 minutes
to remove foreign matter that could
clog filter screens in water mixing
valve or fill hoses.
Remove drain hose from shipping
position on rear of washer by
unhooking hose from retainer
clamp. Use beaded tie-down
strap to secure "hook" end of drain
hose to standpipe, wall inlet hoses,
or laundry tub (must hold at least 20
gallons).
IMPORTANT: To prevent siphoning,
do not place ribbed portion of drain
hose into standpipe. Avoid air-tight
seal around standpipe adapter.
For standpipe installation below 36"
(91.4 cm), install Siphon Break Kit
part #562P3.
For standpipe installation above 48"
(121.2 cm), install a check valve to
H C prevent water from flowing back
into washer. Available from local
hardware store.
Tightly push one screened filter
washer onto remaining end of each
water fill hose. Attach water hoses to
HOT and COLD faucets. BE SURE
HOT
HOT WATER HOSE IS CONNECTED
TO HOT WATER FAUCET.
COLD
Tighten hose connections by hand
until snug, then another ¼ turn with
pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-
tighten couplings.
Turn on water and check for leaks.
If leaks are found, retighten hose
couplings. Continue tightening and
rechecking until no leaks are found.
Standpipe
Wall Unit
Tub
Position washer in final location on
clean, dry, firm, and level floor.
NOTE: To avoid damage to legs
and base, do not slide washer
across floor if leveling legs have
been extended.
Loosen 7 / " locknuts and extend front
8
leveling legs. Place rubber foot pads
on all four leveling legs. Adjust front
2 leveling legs until machine is level
side-to-side. Be sure machine does
not rock. Tighten locknuts up to
washer base, or washer will move
out of position during operation.
Once front legs are adjusted, gently
tilt washer forward on front legs and
lower into place to correctly set rear
self-leveling legs.
Check that washer is level
front-to-back and side-to-side.
WASHER MUST NOT ROCK.
See Installation Requirements
section. Plug washer into
3-prong grounded outlet only.
Wipe tub with clean rag and soap
diluted in warm water to remove
any oil used in manufacturing. Use
household spray cleaner if
necessary.
Add water and detergent to
washtub, and run before first use.