Connect Drain Hose - Whirlpool 27" Installation Instructions Manual

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

Proper connection of the drain hose protects your floors from
damage due to water leakage. To keep the drain hose from
coming off or leaking, it must be installed according to the
following instructions:
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper installation, this procedure
must be followed exactly.
1.
Attach clamp to drain hose
Check the drain hose to see whether it is the proper length.
Wet the inside of the straight end of the drain hose with tap
water.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any lubricant other than water.
Squeeze ears of the silver double-wire clamp with pliers to
open. Place clamp over the straight end of the drain hose 1/4"
(6.4 mm) from the end.
2.
Attach drain hose to drain connector
Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto
drain connector on the side of the washer/dryer. Continue until
hose contacts the ribbed stops on the cabinet. Place clamp
over the area marked "CLAMP." Release clamp.
20
¼"
( )
6.4 mm
3.
Place drain hose in standpipe
Drain
hose form
4.5"
(114 mm)
Place hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side of
laundry tub.
IMPORTANT: 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside
standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe or lay on
bottom of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be used.
4.
Remove drain hose form
(floor drain installations only)
For floor drain installations, you will need to remove the drain
hose form from the end of the drain hose. You may need
additional parts with separate directions. See "Tools and Parts."