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Installation

Instructions

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazardsthat
can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded
by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING".
These words mean:

©©

You will be killed or seriouslyinjured if
you don't follow inslructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don'l follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.

Parts supplied'.
4 flat water
hose washers

Open lid and remove parts from
inside washer. Check that all parts
were included.

2 inlet h_

drain

hose clamp

yellow

clamp

1 drain
hose

2 front
leveling
with
nuts

save these
IMPORTANT:

pliers

Leave Installation

Homeowner:
lave

literature
package
(inside
washer)

Tools needed:

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Installer:

legs

Installation

Instructions

Keep Installation
Instructions

with

Instructions

for local electrical

the homeowner.
for future

reference.

inspector's

use.

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_ss°rs

iitility
_

knife

_
adjustable
wrench
9/16"
open-end
wrench

or

Locatio n of w ashe r:

Check location where washer will be installed. Make sure you have everything
for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility•

Recessed area instructions

Hot and cold
water
faucets:
Should be within

This washer
may be installed
The installation dimensions
shown are the minimum
spaces allowable. Additional
spacing should be
considered for ease of
installation and servicing. If
closet door is installed, the

4 feet of upper right
hand corner of
Grounded

washer cabinet (if not
see chart below)•
Provide water

electrical

outlet
is required
within 5 feet of upper
right corner of washer
cabinet. See "Electrical
requirements,"

pressure

5-100

psi.

Minimum

Panel A.

The hot and cold water
inlets on the back of the
washer have 3/4 -1I-I/2 American hose
coupling standard
threads.

Water
heater:
Set to deliver
140°F water
to washer.

Important:
Observe
all governing
codes
and ordinances.

Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to
support washer weight
(with water) of 315
pounds.

necessary

installation

in a recessed
area or closet.
minimum
air openings in top and
bottom of door are required•
Louvered doors with air openings in
top and bottom
are acceptable.
Companion
appliance spacing
should be considered•

spacing

closet door
3"

48 sq. in.

O
Do Not
-washer
drain
connector

below
(some

store or
washer
32°F
water
In

t

t

24 sq. in.

may

T

washer).

3"

See Use & Care
Guide for
"Winterizing"
information.

inches
washer
should of
be the
within
46
drain connector.

_

floor: Maximum
under entire
washer -- I inch.

closet door

slope
48 sq. in.

If your home

has:

o!o

You will need to buy:

39" high, 2" dia. standpipe

nothing.

1" dia. standpipe

2" dia. to 1" dia. standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920.

If your installation is different, see "Drain system" below•

floor drain

siphon break, Part No. 285320; additional drain hose, Part No.
3357090; and Connector Kit, Part No. 285442.

overhead sewer

standard 20 gal., 34" high laundry tub or utility sink, sump pump
and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers)•

standard 20 gal., 34" high laundry
tub or utility sink

nothing.

water not close by

2 longer water inlet hoses: 6 ft. hoses, Part No. 7631 3 or
10 ft. hoses, Part No. 350008.

i

1. Laundry
sink drain

[rll

..
system_

tub or utility
system:

Needs a 20-gallon

24 sq. in.
I

Parts listed are available from your local dealer or authorized

Dra

17"

I .0
* Additional
required.

parts distributor.

clearances

for wall,

Remove parts package. Untape and open washer lid. Remove
Look at drain systems below to decide which system to use.

literature

package

2. Floor drain

drain

system:

system:

3. Standpipe

from

door and floor

washer.

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Needs a two-inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away
capacity of 1 7 gallons per minute. A 2" dia. to I" dia. standpipe adapter, Part No.
3363920, must be used with I" dia. drain systems.
Wall standpipe drain

laundry tub.

Requires a
siphon break,
Part No.
285320. Siphon
break must be
above highwater level in
washer, at least
28 inches from
bottom of
washer.
Additional drain
hose will be
needed. See
j.._......__h
art above.

Top of tub must be at
least 34 inches high
and no higher than
72 inches from
bottom of washer.

Floor

standpipe

o_
Top of

drain
Top of
standpipe
must be at
least 39
inches high
and no
higher than
72 inches**
from

bottomof
washer.

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34"
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bottom

of

_

hose (21 inches

long),

_

washer.

system must be used.

Part No.

3357090,

and

personal

safety, this washer

requirements
Recommended

If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended
that a qualified
electrician determine
that the
ground path is adequate.

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.

Panel A

- "

standpipe
must be
at least 39
inches
high and
no higher
than 72
inches**
from

\_

_

drain hose is needed,
use complete
drain hose assembly (56 inches long), Part No. 661575,
or drain
Kit, Part No. 285442.
These kits are available from your local dealer or an authorized
parts distributor.

Electrical

_

I I

**If the drain height is greater than 72 inches, a sump pump
If a longer
Connector

moldings may be

Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician
you are not sure the washer is
properly grounded.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
ground circuit.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, Ac-only, 15- or
20-ampere, fused electrical supply is
required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.

ground

method
For your

if

3-pronc_
grounatype wall
receptacle

3-pron_
grouna

must be grounded.
I_
_1
_11

equipped

with

having a 3-prong
To minimize

This washer

a power
ground

possible

plug.

shock

the cord must be plugged

or

mating
plug

II

mating
ground
I I

,power
supply
cord

_

3-prong

wall receptacle

it is the personal
obligation

hazard,
into a

ground-type

receptacle, grounded
with local codes and

is

supply cord

wall

in accordance
ordinances• If a
is not available,

responsibility

of the customer

and

to have the

proper grounded
wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.

Level washer.

hoses to
ttach inlet
water valves.

D

Plug power
supply cord
into grounded
outlet.
washers
nsert
into inlet
hoses.

D

1_ inlet
ttachhoses
to water
faucets.

Read and
then
remove
label.

_r for drain hose
connection.
Power cord
attached
strap.

is

to shipping
se yellow

iect rigid
and flexible
drain hose
sections.

Secure
drain hose
to laundry
tub or
standpipe.

Attach drain
hose to drain
connector.

Check that
drain hose is
proper length.

Do Not tighten
nuts on front legs
until washer has
been leveled.

Shipping strap
must be removed
for rear leveling
legs to drop down.

Remove
Pull

the

yellow

shipping

strap.

yell_

complete_

_
2 cotter pins

Pull yellow shipping strap with two cotter pins

PMI
vith two cotter pit
4D entirely
enl
out of washer. The power
power supply
supply cord
cor
will still
will
s II be
b attached to shipping strap.
trap.

Pull firmly to remove the
•a other
end of shipping
otP
strap from
strap
:ron the back of the
washer
wash r to
tc release self-leveling

i/
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_,_,____,
_
"_._,,_

legs.

_

Save
Save the
the shipping
Step

::_

D

Inlet
hose
connection:
(to

•

strap for use in

_'_

17.

_

-"_'_-

__

that covers power supply cord.

Use new

hoses

and

washers

washer)

that

came

coupling

with
washer

your

washer.

cold water /
inlet val

Inlets are plastic.
°o Not strip or
crossthread.

hot water

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Slip and Fall Hazard
Use new water inlet hoses.
Failure to do so can result
in head injury or broken
bones.

Panel

B

Check inlet hoses periodically.
Replace inlet hoses if you find
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after five years
of use.

Attach one hose to the hot
• water (bottom)
inlet valve first;
then other hose to the cold water
Insert a flat washer into each
• end of the inlet hoses. Check
that washers
couplings.

are firmly

seated

in

(top) inlet valve. -I_ghten couplings
by hand. Then use pliers to make an
additional
two-thirds
turn.
DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN;

cause damage

to couplings.

this could

Drain hose
connection'.

• Wet the inside end of the drain
hose with tap water. DO NOT USE
ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.

IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO
ASSURE PROPER
I NSTALLATION.

F

• Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place
clamp over the end of the drain
hose.

_drain
_.._t_-

_

• Open clamp and push end of drain
hose onto drain connector until
hose contacts ribbed stop.
• Place clamp over area marked
"clamp". Release clamp.

hose

stop
Standpipe
or
• laundry
tub drain
system:
Open yellow clamp and slide over
"hook"
end of drain hose
to secure the rubber
and corrugated
sections together.

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6. To
prevent
i thedrain
hose
....
%::::::::::::::::::::::
from comiFlg off or leaking,

Floor drain system:
Do Not install "hook"
end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your
plumber for proper installation.

following instructions.
::_::::t must be installed per the

Check

Inlet hose

W

water

Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.

hoses

periodically.
Replace inlet
hoses if you find bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after
five years of use.

connection:
(to

inlet

faucets)

cold water
valve
water
inlet valve

e through
Run water
both faucets into
a bucket to get
rid of particles in the water lines
that might clog hoses. Mark the hot
water faucet.

Put "hook"
end of drain
a hose into laundry tub or
standpipe.
Check for proper length
of drain hose.

To prevent drain water from
going back into washer:
• Do Not straighten
"hook"
end of drain hose and force
excess drain hose into
standpipe.
• Do Not lay excess drain hose
in bottom of laundry tub.

0

• Attach
the inletbottom
markedhose
"H" from
to
the hot water faucet. Attach top
hose from the inlet marked "C" to
the cold water faucet. Tighten
couplings to faucets. DO NOT
OVERTiGHTEN; this could cause
damage to couplings.

eveling
washer:

_l_t_tko

p of each other.

5

1
under washer 3
each side of washer
iliiii

i

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Swfprh!isb" ackwardstW°
cornerand
slideP°StS

II _ • Insert legs into correct
holes at each front corner of washer
until nuts touch washer. DO NOT
tighten nuts until Step 16.

lqlt washer forward
• slightly
so that back legs
are about 1 inch off floor. Drop
washer to floor. Check levelness of
the washer by placing a carpenter's
level on top of the washer, first side
to side; then front to back.

if

2

14
151twasher backward and
a remove corner posts.
Gently lower washer to floor.
Move washer to its final
location. Remove cardboard or
Screw nut down on
a legs to within 1/2 inch

hardboard

from

under washer.

of base.

D

Securing
dram hose:

If washer is not level, repeat Step
11, and adjust the front legs up or
down. Then repeat Steps 14 & 15.
When washer Is level, use
wrench to turn nuts on front
legs up tightly against washer
base. If nuts are not tight
against washer base, the
washer may vibrate.

Check that hose is not twisted
or kinked and is securely in
place.

NOTE: Use shipping
strap to
secure drain hose. Water pressure
could cause drain hose to come
out of standpipe
or laundry
drain hose is not secured.

tub

if

B

A
I

After Shipping strap has been
removed
(Step 1), look for the
words "cut here" marked on the
shipping
strap, about
from plug end.

16 inches

Cut the shipping
strap at this
mark. Pull shipping
strap out of
the power supply cord.

Panel

C

Put "hook" end of drain hose in
laundry tub or standpipe. "lqghtly
wrap the shipping strap around the
drain hose and laundry tub or
standpipe as shown in Figures A-B.
Push plug into the nearest hole in
the shipping strap.
If the water inlet
faucets and drain
standpipe are
recessed, put
"hook" end of
drain hose in
standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping
strap around the
drain hose and
faucet body (not the handles or
stems) as shown in Figure C. Push
plug into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap.

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If a longer drain hose is needed, use
a 21" or 54" drain hose and
Connector Kit, Part No. 285442. If
drain hose must be shortened, use
Connector Kit Part No. 285442.
These parts are available from your
local dealer or authorized parts
distributor.
Note: If washer is moved to
adjust drain hose, the washer
must be leveled again. Repeat
Steps 15-16. Place cardboard
under the washer and carefully
move washer to avoid
damaging
floor covering.

Completing
Installation:

8o

CHECK ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU
HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED
GROUND METHOD.

0•

Turn on water faucets

and check for leaks. Tighten
couplings if there is leaking. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could
cause damage to couplings.

2.

Plug power supply cord

into grounded

outlet.

3 • Read the Use and Care
Guide. Start the washer and allow it
to complete the regular cycle.

(Step 13)

Congratulations!
(Step 4)

19.

Check that all parts are
now installed. If there is an extra
part, go back through steps to see
which step was skipped,

ate Assnstance?
Need

Part No.
© 1997

3949145

Rev. B

21.

Check that you have all
of your tools. Check that the yellow
shipping strap was removed from the
back of the washer and used to
secure the drain hose.

You have successfully installed
your new washer. To get the
most efficient use from your
new washer, read your Use and
Care Guide.
Keep Installation Instructions
and Guide.

Call your dealer or local authorized
service company.
When you call, you will need the
washer model number and serial
number. Both numbers are on the
model/serial rating plate located
under the washer lid and on the top
of the washer.

Benton

Harbor,

Michigan

49022

Printed

in U.S.A.



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