Advertisement
8
Attach bottom hose (inlet
W marked "H") to hot water faucet.
Attach top hose (inlet marked "C") to cold
Nater faucet. Tighten coupling to faucet
my hand; then use pliers to make final two
hirds turn.
9
Carefully tilt washer backward
n
until front of washer is 3-4 inches
off of floor. Insert piece of wood as brace.
10
Use legs and nuts from parts
n
package.
Screw nut down to
Nithin l/2 inch of b&e.
Insert legs into correct holes at each froni
corner of washer until nuts touch washer.
Do not tighten nuts until Step 15.
Floor Damage
Slide washer onto cardboard
or
hardboard
before moving
across
floor.
Failure to do so may cause damage
to floor covering.
12
Tilt washer backward and
W remove wood block.
Gently lower washer to floor.
Move washer
to its final locatior
Remove cardboard
or hardboarc
from under washer.
13
Tilt washer forward, raising
n
back legs 1 inch off of floor tc
adjust rear self-leveling
legs. Gently
lower washer to floor. Check levelness c
the washer by placing a carpenter's level
on top of the washer, first side to side;
then front to back.
Panel C
If washer is not level,
screw the front legs up or down to adjust.
qepeat Step 13.
rNhen washer
is level, use
wrench to turn nuts on front
legs up tightly
against
washer
base. If nuts are not tight
against washer
base, the
washer may vibrate.
Property
Damage
Secure the drain hose to the tub or
standpipe
with the shipping
strap
removed
from the back of the washer.
Failure to properly
secure drain hose
could result in water damage.
After strap has been removed from
masher, measure and mark a point
approximately
15 inches from the plug end
or at the wall standpipe point of the
shipping strap. Cut the shipping strap at
this point. Remove power supply cord plug
from strap.
Check that hose is not twisted
and is securely
in place. Rotate
end of hose to remove twist.
A
strap
Put "hook' end of drain hose in tub or
standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping strap
around the drain hose and standpipe or
tub leg and drain hose as shown in
Figures A-B. Push plug into the nearest
hole in the shipping strap.
If the water inlet faucets and drain stand-
pipe are recessed, put "hook" end of drain
hose in tub or standpipe. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap around the drain hose and
faucet bodies (not the handles or stems)
as shown in Figure C. Push plug into the
nearest hole in the shipping strap.
L
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain
hose (Part No. 388423) and hose
extension kit (Part No. 285442) are
available from authorized parts
distributors.
If drain hose must be
shortened, use hose kit (Part No. 285442).
Note: It washer
is moved to adjust drain hose, the
washer must be leveled
again.
Repeat Steps 14-
15. Place cardboard
under the washer
and
carefully
move washer
to avoid damaging
floor
covering.
16
CHECK ELECTRICAL
n
REQUIREMENTS.
BE SURE
YOU HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED
GROUNDING
METHOD.
17
Check that all parts are now
n
installed.
See parts list,
Panel A. If there is an extra part, go back
through steps to see which step was
skipped.
18
Turn on water faucets and
W check for leaks. Tighten
couplings if there is leaking. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN;
this could cause
damage to faucet.
19
Check that you have all of
n
your tools. Check that the
shipping strap with 2 cotterpins and plug
was removed from the back of the washer
and used to secure the drain hose.
20
Plug power supply cord into
n
grounded outlet.
21
Take a few minutes and
n
read the Use and Care Guide
to fully understand your new washer.
Nova
start the washer and allow it to complete
the regular cycle.
To get the most efficient use
from your washer, read your
KitchenAid Use and Care
Guide. Keep /nsfu//ufion
Instructions and Guide close
to washer for easy reference.
Advertisement
