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installing your dryer _19
CONNECTING THE INLET HOSE
METHOD1
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
1. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the “Y” connector to the cold water faucet.
2. Turn the cold water faucet o.
3. Attach the straight end of long hose to “Y’ connector.
4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds turn.
Do not overtighten, as it may damage the coupling.
5. Attach angled end of long hoses to fill the valve at the
bottom of the dryer’s rear frame. Screw on coupling by hand
until it is seated on fill valve connector.
6. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds turn.
Do not overtighten, as it may damage the coupling.
7. Check that the water faucets are on.
8. Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucets and hoses.
METHOD2
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
1. If “Y” connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water
faucet, the short hose must be used.
2. Turn the cold water faucet o.
3. Attach short inlet hose to cold water faucet.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the faucet.
4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional
two-thirds turn.
Do not overtighten, as it may damage the coupling.
5. Attach ‘Y” connector to brass male end of small hose.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.
6. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds turn.
Do not overtighten, as it may damage the coupling.
7. Attach angled end of long hoses to the fill valve at the bottom of the dryer rear frame. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector.
8. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds turn.
Do not overtighten, as it may damage the coupling.
9. Check that the water faucets are on.
10. Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucets and hoses.
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
The dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and grounded properly.
The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped.
You have used rigid or sti-walled flexible metal duct material, not plastic flexible duct.
The dryer is level and is sitting firmly on the floor.
For gas models: The gas is turned on and there are no gas leaks.
Start your dryer to confirm that it runs, heats, and shuts o.
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