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18.
24.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
24.
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE
FOLLOWED TO ASSURE PkOPER INSTALLATION.
19
n Put “hook” end of drain
clamp
Pk!
(drain
connector
dra\in
hose
l/4”
(.64 cm)
16
WICIX.
n To prevent the drain hose
from coming off or leaking, it must be
installed per the following instructions:
1. Wet the inside end of the drain hose with
tap water.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER
LUBRICANT.
2. Squeeze ears of small clamp with pliers to
open clamp and place clamp over end
of drain hose.
3. While holding clamp open, work end of
drain hose onto drain connector.
4. Position clamp over the drain hose area
marked “clamp.” Release clamp. Clamp
should be1 /4 inch (64 cm) from end of
drain hose.
17
W Standplpe or laundry
tub draln system:
Open hose
clamp and slide over “hook”
end of drain hose to secure the
rigid and corrugated sections
together.
R
I
I
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Floor drain system:
Do Not install “hook” end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your plumber for
proper installation,
It drain hose does not tit into
standplpe,
install adapter. Open
other hose clamp with pliers and
place clamp over rigid end of
drain hose.
Insert tapered end of adapter
into rigid end of drain hose up to
stops on the sides of adapter.
Secure with clamp.
Slide washer/dryer onto cardboard
or
hardboard before moving across floor to
avoid damaging floor.
18
H It you have room to work Worn
either side ot ihe washer/dryer,
move
washer/dryer close to final position so you
can easily complete the installation steps.
II you are worklng In a closet or recessed
area,
move the washer/dryer into final
position and remove cardboard/hardboard
from under washer/dryer. Remove the two
foam shipping pieces between the washer
and dryer and place with the other shipping
pieces. Remove the two Phillips-head screws
located at the top of the access panel. (See
illustration for Step 24). Remove access
panel and set access panel and screws
aside. Complete the following steps through
the access area.
hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Check for
proper length of drain hose.
20
n
Betore
attaching water inlet
hoses, run water through
both faucets into a
bucket. This will get rid of
any particles in water lines
that might clog hoses. Mark which is the hot
water faucet.
larger faucet
couPling washer adapter
smaller
washer
l
For both Inlet hoses:
Insert larger washer
into end of coupling; then attach faucet
adapter. Insert smaller washer into end of
faucet adapter.
l
Make sure washers are firmly seated into
couplings.
l
Attach bottom hose with adapter (inlet
marked ‘H”) to hot water faucet. Attach
top hose with adapter (inlet marked ‘C”)
to cold water faucet.
l
Tighten couplings to faucets by hand; then
use pliers to make final two-thirds turn.
l
Do Not overtlghten;
this could cause
damage to coupler.
Move washer/dryer to its permanent
position. Remove cardboard/hardboard
from under washer/dryer.
22
n Carefully move the
washer/dryer into fin’al position.
l
Tilt the washer/dryer forward, raising back
legs 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the floor so that the
rear self-leveling legs will adjust. Gently
lower the washer/dryer to the floor.
l
Check that the washer/dryer is level by
placing a carpenter’s level on top of the
washer, first side to side, then front to
back.
- If it is not level, adjust the front legs up or
down.
- Tilt the washer/dryer forward, raising back
legs 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the floor so that
the rear self-leveling legs will adjust.
Gently lower the washer/dryer to the
floor.
- Check that the washer/dryer is level.
Repeat as needed.
CHECK THAT DRAIN HOSE IS NOT TWISTED
OR KINKED AND IS SECURELY IN PLACE.
A B
strap
strap
strap
23
n Make sure the “hook” end of
drain hose is in laundry tub or standpipe. Wrap
the plastic beaded strap around the drain
hose and laundry tub or standpipe. Thread
beaded end of strap through keyhole end. Pull
until strap is tight. Slide strap into narrow end of
keyhole to lock strap in place. See Figures A-B.
If the water inlet faucets and drain standpipe
are recessed, tightly wrap the plastic beaded
strap around the drain hose and faucet body.
(Do
Not
wrap strap around the faucet handles
or stems.) Thread beaded end of strap through
keyhole end. Pull until strap is tight, Slide strap
into narrow end of keyhole to lock strap in
place. See Figure C.
Secure the draln hose to
the laundry tub or
standplpe wlth the plastic
beaded strap. Failure to
properly secure draln hose
could result In water
damage.
If draln hose cannot be strapped Into place,
hose must be cut exactly to length so “hook”
end ls held iightty over edge ot laundry tub or
standplpe. See Figure D.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain hose, Part
No. 388423 and Hose Connection Kit, Part No.
285442 are available from your authorized parts
distributor. If drain hose must be shortened, use
Hose Connection Kit, Part No. 285442.
Note: It washer/dryer ls moved to adjust draln
hose, the washer/dryer must be leveled agaln.
Repeat Step 22. Place cardboard under the
washer/dryer and carefully move washer/dryer
to avold damaglng rloor coverlng.
24
n If vou did not remove the
access panel in Step 18, remove the two
foam shipping pieces between washer and
dryer and place with other shipping pieces,
If exhaust duct cannot be connected from
the side of the washer/dryer, exhaust duct
can be reached from the front through the
access panel. Remove the two Phillips-head
screws located at the top of access panel.
Set access panel and screws aside.
Panel D