Level The Washer; Secure Drain Hose; Complete The Installation - Whirlpool LHW0050PQ Service Manual

Check For Leaks
Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks.
A small amount of water might enter the washer.
You will drain this later.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose
installation or replacement dates for future
reference. Periodically inspect and replace
hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are
found.

SECURE DRAIN HOSE

1. Drape the power cord over the console.
2. Move the washer to its final location and
remove any cardboard used to move
washer.
3. Place the drain hose in the laundry tub or
standpipe as shown (see illustrations A
and B).
4. If the washer faucets and the drain
standpipe are recessed, place the hooked
end of the drain hose in the standpipe as
shown (see illustration C).
A B
NOTE:
• Do not force excess drain hose back into the
rear of the washer.
• To prevent siphoning, do not seal the drain
hose into the standpipe.

LEVEL THE WASHER

Properly leveling your washer prevents exces-
sive noise and vibration.
1. Move washer to final location.
2. Check that the washer is level. Check side
to side and back to front by lining up the
level, as shown in the following illustration.
3. If the washer is not level, prop up the front
of the washer with the wood block and
adjust the feet up or down as necessary. If
the washer is against a wall, move the
washer out slightly before tipping back.
Repeat this step until washer is level.

COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION

1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure
that you have the correct electrical supply
C
and the recommended grounding method
(see "Electrical Requirements").
2. Check to be sure all parts are now in-
stalled. If there is an extra part, go back
through the steps to see which step was
skipped.
3. Dispose of or recycle all packaging mate-
rials. Keep the shipping bolts, spacers,
and transport bars for use if the washer
should be transported.
4. Check to be sure the water faucets are on.
5. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet
hoses.
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