Connect Drain Hose - Maytag MVW18CS Installation Instructions Manual

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

Proper routing of the drain hose avoids damage to your floor
due to water leakage.
Remove drain hose from the washer drum
1. Remove tape from the washer drain port on the back of
the washer.
2. If clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose,
slide it over end as shown.
3. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide elbow end of drain
hose onto washer drain port and secure with clamp.
4. The washer drain system can be installed using a floor drain,
wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub.
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5. Place hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side
of laundry tub.
IMPORTANT: 114 mm (4.5") 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.
Drain
Drain hose
hose form
form
114 mm
(4,5")
.
6. 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."
7. The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be
purchased separately. The siphon break (Part Number 285834)
must be a minimum of 710 mm (28") from the bottom of the
washer. Additional hoses might be needed.
710 mm
(28")