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Clear the water lines
5. Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a bucket
or laundry tub, to get rid of particles in the water lines that
might clog the inlet valve screens.
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
6. Attach the hose with the blue coupling to the cold water (top)
inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the
washer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
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1. Move the washer/dryer
to its final location and remove any
cardboard used to move the washer/dryer.
2. Locate the plastic strap included in the parts package.
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Beaded tie strap
3. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with
the plastic strap (A or B below) and secure.
A. Cold water inlet valve (blue)
B. Hot water inlet valve (red)
7. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water
(bottom) inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is
seated on the washer. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with
an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the valves can result.
If you are working in a closet or recessed area
Move the washer/dryer
into its final position and remove
cardboard from under washer/dryer.
Remove the access panel by
removing three Phillips-head screws and one bumper, located at
the top of the access panel. Set panel, screw, and bumper aside.
Complete hookup of water hoses and (on gas models) the flexible
gas connector through the access area. Replace access panel
upon completion of washer/dryer
installation.
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Check for leaks
8. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. A small amount
of water might enter the washer. You will drain this later.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for
future reference.
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If you connect only one water hose, you must cap off the
remaining water inlet port.
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Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.
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If the water faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed, put
the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly
wrap the plastic strap around the water inlet hoses and the
drain hose (C above).
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Typical exhaust
installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from rear of the washer/dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A. Dryer
E. Elbow
B. Rigid metal or
F. Clamps
flexible metal vent
G. Elbow
C. Clamps
H. Exhaust hood
D. Wall
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