14_ Installing your dryer
installing your dryer
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 off.
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 off.
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 fill valve at bottom
of 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 water faucets are on.
10. Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet and hoses.
Short hose
(Inlet to cold
water)
“Y’ connector
Long hose
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