Whirlpool MFW 9700S Washer User Manual


 
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Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and
completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer
covering the bolt.
Once all 4 bolts are removed discard bolt and spacers. Then
pull the power cord through the opening of the rear panel and
close the hole with the attached cap.
Close the bolt holes with the 4 transport bolt hole plugs.
If the washer is to be transported at a later date, call your
local service center. To avoid suspension and structural damage
t
o your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a
c
ertified technician.
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ake sure the washer drum is empty.
Attach 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.
Attach 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.
Using pliers, check the tightness of the hose couplings
already attached to the washer.
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can
result.
Attach the hose with the red color indicator to the hot water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.
Attach the hose with the blue color indicator to the cold water
faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer.
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can resul
t.
Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks.
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.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
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Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage
due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions.
Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips.
Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose.
Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess
drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure, but loose
enough to provide a gap for air.
Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub.
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You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under
Tools and
Parts.