SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
PRE-INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Proper installation is the responsibil-
ity of the purchaser.
Checkpoints for proper installation:
•
Properly grounded electrical outlet is re-
quired. Use 15 amp fuse or compatible
circuit breaker for electrical service.
•
Standpipe Drain System must accept 1½"
O.D. drain hose. Standpipe height of 36"
is recommended.
NOTE: If drain standpipe is in excess of 5 feet
above floor level, install pump accessory kit,
part number 22002136.
•
This unit is not equipped with a siphon
break, and the drain hose must be elevated
to a minimum height of 24". A 36" high
standpipe is recommended. For all instal-
lations the drain hose must be supported
by the drain hose strap on the back of the
washer.
•
Hot and Cold water faucets must be within
four (4) feet of the back of the washer. This
allows quick access for immediate water
shut off.
•
Water heater should be set to deliver a
minimum of 120ºF (49º C) hot water to the
washer.
•
Do not store or operate washer in tem-
peratures below freezing. This can cause
damage to the pump, hoses and other
components.
•
Water pressure of 20 - 120 P.S.I. is required
to fill the washer in the appropriate time
frame. Pressures of less than 20 P.S.I. may
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cause an extended fill time. Refer to the
troubleshooting section for more infor-
mation regarding a solution for slow fill
situations.
•
Best performance is obtained with the
washer installed on a solid floor. Wood
floor constructions may need to be rein-
forced to minimize vibration from unbal-
anced load situations. Carpets and soft
tile surfaces are also contributing factors
to vibration and/or movement during the
spin cycle. Never install washer on a plat-
form or weak support structure.
UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The following steps must be per-
formed in the correct order to ease uncrating.
1. Remove the carton by cutting only in
marked areas of the carton. CAUTION:
Hoses are connected to the washer.
2. Carefully remove any packaging materi-
als from the outside of the washer.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT cut the red straps
securing the power cord and inlet hoses
at this time. They will be removed later
during installation.
3. Remove the accessory package from in-
side the tub.
4. Remove the crate bottom from the washer
by removing crate bottom wire clips.
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