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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WASHER
1. Run some water fl'om the hot and cold flmcets to flush
the water lines and remove [)articles that might clog up
the water valve screens.
2. Remove the inlet hoses fl'om the plastic bag.
3. (90 ° elbow end)
Carefifllv connect the inlet
hose marked HOT to the
outside "H" outlet of the
water \;flve. Tighten by
hand, then tighten another
2/3 mrn with pliers.
Carefifllv connect the other
inlet hose to the inside "(7' (O
outlet of the water wflve.
Tighten by hand; then tighten another 2/3 turn with
pliers. Do not crossthread or over-tighten these
€onllections.
4. Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and COI,D
water fimcets tightly by hand,
then tighten another 2/3
ttlFn with pliers. Turn the water on and check fin" leaks.
5°
6,
(_refldlv move the washer to its final location. Genflv
rock the washer into position. It is important not to
damage the rubber leveling legs when moving yore"
washer to its final location. Damaged legs can increase
washer vibration. It may be helI_fld to spray window
cleaner on the floor to hel I) move your washer into its
final position. NOTE: To reduce vibration, ensure that
all Ibm" rubber leveling legs are firefly touching the
floo_: Push and pull on the back right and then back
left of your washe_:
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to liti
the washer.
NOTE: If you are installing into a drain pan, you can
rise a 24-inch long 2x4 to lever the washer into place.
With the washer in its
final position, place a
level on top of the
washer (if the washer
is installed trader a
cotmter, the washer
should not be able to
rock). A_!just the fl'ont
leveling legs up or down to ensm'e the washer is
resting solid. Turn the lock nuts on each leg tlI)
towards the base of the washer and snug with a
wI'ench.
NOTE: Kee I) the leg extension at a minimum to
prevent excessive vibration. The ti_rther out the
legs are extended, the more the washer will vibrate.
If the floor is not level or is damaged, you may have
to extend the rear leveling legs.
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