Maytag MHWE450WW Washer User Manual


 
10
Connect the Inlet Hoses
1. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers
in the couplings.
AB
A.Coupling
B.Washer
2. Make sure the washer drum is empty.
3. Att
ach the hose with the red color indicator to the Hot (left) inlet valve. Attaching the red
coupling first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. Screw on coupling by
hand until it is seated on the washer.
4. Att
ach the hose with the blue color indicator to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. Screw
on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer.
H
C
H.Hot water inlet
C.Cold water inlet
5. Using pliers, check the tightness of the hose couplings already attached to the washer.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
6. Attac
h hot water hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated
on the washer.
7. Att
ach cold water hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is
seated on the washer.
8. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
9. T
urn on the water faucets and check for leaks.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure.
Record hose installation or
replacement dates on the hoses for future reference.
10. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
Connect the Drain Hose
Remove drain hose from washer drum
1. Use
locking pliers, squeeze hose clamp tabs together and insert over the end of drain
hose.
2. Slide drain hose onto washer connection.
3. Once drain hose is in place, release pliers.
4. W
asher drain system can be installed using a floor drain, wall standpipe, floor standpipe,
or laundry tub.