Kenmore 11022622100 Washer User Manual


 
1. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet
hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings.
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1. Coupling
2. Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer basket is empty.
2. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet
Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the washer.
3. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the
washer.
4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-
thirds turn.
7. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the COLD water
(top) inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until seated on
the washer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an
additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
Check for leaks
8. 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.
If you connect only one water hose, you must cap off the
remaining water inlet port.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
1. Drape the power cord over the console.
2. Remove any cardboard used to move washer.
3. Locate the remaining portion of shipping strap (not the end
with the cotter pins) from step 3 of "Remove Shipping Strap."
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
Clear the water lines
5. Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a bucket
or laundry tub, to get rid of particles in the water lines that
might clog the inlet valve screens.
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
6. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the HOT (bottom)
inlet valve. Attaching the red coupling first makes it easier to
tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by hand
until seated on the washer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings
with an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
Remaining portion of Shipping Strap
4. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with
the tie strap. Push fastener into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap. (See illustration 1 or 2.)
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If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed,
put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly
wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain
hose. (See illustration 3.)
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1. Cold water inlet valve (blue)
2. Hot water inlet valve (red)
NOTE: The inlet valve may be on the right or the left side of
the washer, depending on your model.
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