Maytag 60-Hz Washer User Manual


 
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Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
1. Before attaching water inlet hoses, run water through both
faucets into a bucket. This will get rid of particles in the water
lines that might clog hoses. Mark which is the hot water
faucet.
2. Attach bottom hose (inlet marked “H”) to hot water faucet.
Tighten coupling to faucet by hand.
3. Attach top hose (inlet marked “C”) to cold water faucet.
Tighten coupling to faucet by hand.
4. Use pliers to make an additional two-thirds turn to each
coupling.
Level the Washer
Install the front leveling feet
1. Stack two corner posts on top of each other. Tilt washer
backward and insert corner posts 3" (7.6 cm) in from one side
of washer, as shown. Repeat with other corner posts on other
side of washer.
2. Use the leveling legs and nuts from the parts package. Screw
nut down to within ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) of base.
3. Insert legs into correct holes at each front corner of washer
until nuts touch washer. Do not tighten nuts until the washer is
leveled.
4. Tilt washer backward and remove corner posts. Gently lower
washer to floor.
5. Move washer to its permanent location. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under washer.
If drain hose is too long, cut straight end of hose. (Do not cut
the “hook” shaped end of the drain hose.)
NOTE: Do not force excess length of drain hose down the
standpipe. This could cause siphoning.
A
B
C
A. ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm)
B. Base
C. Nut
4. Place the hose clamp over the washer drain connector. Push
the drain hose onto the washer connector. Use pliers to open
clamp and slide clamp over drain hose. Check for good fit.
5. Measure and mark a point approximately 16" (40.6 cm) from
the plug end of the shipping strap. Cut the shipping strap at
this point.
16"
(40.6 cm)
6. Check that hose is not twisted or kinked and is securely in
place.
7. Put “hook” end of drain hose into standpipe. Tightly wrap the
shipping strap around the standpipe. Push plug into the
nearest hole in the shipping strap.