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Whirlpool Michigan 49022 Installation Instructions page 4

120-volt 60-hz

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Drain hose
C
connection:
Inlet hose
D
connection:
(to water faucets)
Leveling
E
washer:
Securing
F
drain hose:
Panel C
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO
ASSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION.
drain
hose
clamp
ribbed
stop
1/4"
6.
To prevent the drain hose
from coming off or leaking,
it must be installed per the
following instructions.
Check inlet hoses
periodically. Replace inlet
hoses if you find bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after
hot
five years of use.
11.
Stack two corner posts
on top of each other and postion
them 3 inches from each side of
the washer. Grasp the top, front
corners of the washer and tilt
backward until bottom, front of
washer is 3-4 inches off the floor
and slide corner posts under
washer as shown.
1/2"
base
nut
12.
Screw nut down on legs
to within 1/2 inch of base.
NOTE: Use shipping strap to
secure drain hose. Water pressure
could cause drain hose to come
out of standpipe or laundry tub if
drain hose is not secured.
about 16"
17.
After shipping strap has been
removed (Step 1), look for the
words "cut here" marked on the
shipping strap, about 16 inches
from plug end.
Cut the shipping strap at this
mark. Pull shipping strap out of
the power supply cord.
• Wet the inside end of the drain
hose with tap water. DO NOT USE
ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
• Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place
clamp over the end of the drain
hose.
• Open clamp and push end of drain
hose onto drain connector until
hose contacts ribbed stop.
• Place clamp over area marked
"clamp". Release clamp.
7.
Standpipe or
laundry tub drain system:
Open yellow clamp and slide over
"hook" end of drain hose
to secure the rubber
and corrugated
sections together.
Floor drain system:
Do Not install "hook"
end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your
plumber for proper installation.
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.
C
cold
H
13.
Insert legs into correct
holes at each front corner of washer
until nuts touch washer. DO NOT
tighten nuts until Step 16.
14.
Grasp top front corners to
tilt washer backward and remove
corner post(s). Gently lower washer
to floor.
Use outside corners of the
cabinet to move washer to its
final location. Remove
cardboard or hardboard from
under washer.
Check that hose is not twisted
or kinked and is securely in
place.
B
A
strap
strap
Put "hook" end of drain hose in
laundry tub or standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping strap around the
drain hose and laundry tub or
standpipe as shown in Figures A-B.
Push plug into the nearest hole in
the shipping strap.
hot
If the water inlet
C
faucets and drain
standpipe are
recessed, put
"hook" end of
drain hose in
standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping
strap around the
strap
drain hose and
faucet body (not the handles or
stems) as shown in Figure C. Push
plug into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap.
8.
Run water
through
both faucets into
a bucket to get
rid of particles in the water lines
that might clog hoses. Mark the hot
water faucet.
9.
Put "hook" end of drain
hose into laundry tub or
standpipe. Check for proper length
of drain hose.
To prevent drain water from
going back into washer:
• Do Not straighten "hook"
end of drain hose and force
excess drain hose into
standpipe.
• Do Not lay excess drain hose
in bottom of laundry tub.
10.
Attach bottom hose from
the inlet marked "H" to
cold water
the hot water faucet. Attach top
inlet valve
hose from the inlet marked "C" to
hot water
the cold water faucet. Tighten
inlet valve
couplings to faucets. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause
damage to couplings.
15.
Tilt washer forward
slightly so that back legs
are about 1 inch off floor. Drop
washer to floor. Check levelness of
the washer by placing a carpenter's
level on top of the washer, first side
to side; then front to back.
16.
If washer is not level, repeat Step
11, and adjust the front legs up or
down. Then repeat Steps 14 & 15.
When 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.
D
C
H
If a longer drain hose is needed, use
a 21" or 54" drain hose and
Connector Kit, Part No. 285442. If
drain hose must be shortened, use
Connector Kit Part No. 285442.
These parts are available from your
local dealer or authorized parts
distributor.
Note: If washer is moved to
adjust drain hose, the washer
must be leveled again. Repeat
Steps 15-16. Place cardboard
under the washer and carefully
move washer to avoid
cold
damaging floor covering.

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