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CONNECT
INLET
HOSES
Washer must be connected to water faucets with new inlet
hoses with flat washers (provided). Do not use old hoses.
NOTE: Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing
to inlet valves. If you are only connecting to a cold water
faucet, you must use a Y-adapter (provided).
If you have a hot water faucet, go to step 8a.
If you have only a cold water faucet, go to step 8b.
Connect
inlet hoses to
Attach hose to hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand
until it is seated on washer. Use pliers to tighten couplings an
additional two-thirds
turn. Repeat this step with second hose
for cold water faucet.
iMPORTANT:
Do not overtighten
or use tape or sealants on
valve when attaching to faucets or washer. Damage can result.
Attach the brass female end of the "Y"
connector to the cold water faucet. Use pliers
to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. One end of
the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling.
Attach this end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet
hose to other side of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by
hand until it is seated on connector. Using pliers, tighten the
couplings an additional two-thirds turn.
iMPORTANT:
Do not overtighten
or use tape or sealants
on valve when attaching to faucets or washer. Damage
can result.
Clear water
lines
Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub,
drainpipe, or bucket to avoid clogs. Water should run until clear.
Make note of which hose is connected to hot water to help in
attaching hoses to washer correctly.
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Connect
inlet hoses to washer
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Attach hot water hose to hot water inlet valve marked with a
red ring. Screw coupling by hand until it is snug. Use pliers to
tighten couplings an additional two-thirds
turn. Repeat with
cold water inlet valve.
iMPORTANT:
To reduce risk of hose failure, replace the hoses
every 5 years. Record hose installation or replacement
dates
for future reference.
[] Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
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