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Installation Instructions
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IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
lave Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
Part I'40,:3_!i!iii_ii_iiiiii_iii_!i
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Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messagesin 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 messageswill be preceded
by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER"or "WARNING".
Thesewords mean:
You will be killed or seriouslyinjured if
youdon't follow inslructions.
Youcan be killed or seriously injured if
you don'l follow instructions.
All safety messageswill 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'.
Open lid and remove parts from
inside washer. Check that all parts
were included.
4 flat water
hose washers
2 inlet h_
1 drain
hose
drain hose clamp
2 front leveling legs
with nuts
Tools needed:
yellow clamp
literature package
(inside washer)
pliers
_ss°rs iitility _
_ knife
adjustable wrench or
9/16" open-end
wrench
Locatio of ashe Check location where washer will be installed. Make sure you have everything necessary
n w r: for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility•
Grounded electrical
outlet is required
within 5 feet of upper
right corner of washer
cabinet. See "Electrical
requirements," 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.
Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to
support washer weight
(with water) of 315
pounds.
_ should be within 46
inches of the washer
drain connector.
Important: Observe
all governing codes
and ordinances.
-washer
drain
connector
Hot and cold
water faucets:
Should be within
4 feet of upper right
hand corner of
washer cabinet (if not
see chart below)•
Provide water
pressure 5-100 psi.
Recessed area instructions
This washer may be installed in arecessed area or closet.
The installation dimensions minimum air openings in top and
shown are the minimum bottom of door are required•
spaces allowable. Additional Louvered doors with air openings in
spacing should be top and bottom are acceptable.
considered for ease of Companion appliance spacing
installation and servicing. If should be considered•
closet door is installed, the
Minimum installation spacing
Water
heater:
Set to deliver
140°F water
to washer.
Do Not store or
washer
below 32°F
(some water may
In
washer).
See Use & Care
Guide for
"Winterizing"
information.
closet door
3"
48 sq. in.
24 sq. in.
O
t
Tt
3"
floor: Maximum slope
under entire
washer -- I inch.
If your home has: You will need to buy:
39" high, 2" dia. standpipe nothing. If your installation is different, see "Drain system" below•
1" dia. standpipe 2" dia. to 1" dia. standpipe adapter, Part No. 3363920.
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 nothing.
tub or utility sink
water not close by 2 longer water inlet hoses: 6 ft. hoses, Part No. 7631 3 or
10 ft. hoses, Part No. 350008.
Parts listed are available from your local dealer or authorized parts distributor.
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17"
48 sq. in.
24 sq. in.
closet door
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* Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be
required.
i .. Remove parts package. Untape and open washer lid. Remove literature package from washer.
Dra [rll system_ Look at drain systems below to decide which system to use. J
1. Laundry tub or utility
sink drain system:
Needs a 20-gallon laundry tub.
Top of tub must be at
least 34 inches high
and no higher than
72 inches from
bottom of washer.
2. Floor drain system:
Requires a
siphon break,
Part No.
285320. Siphon
break must be
above high-
water level in
washer, at least
28 inches from
bottom of
washer.
Additional drain
hose will be
needed. See
j.._......__hart above.
3. Standpipe drain system:
Needs a two-inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away
capacity of 1 7gallons per minute. A 2" dia. to I" dia. standpipe adapter, Part No.
3363920, must be used with I" dia. drain systems.
Wall standpipe drain
Floor standpipe o_
drain _-_
Top of
standpipe _ _
must be at _I!_
least 39 I I I_
inches high [ IH
and no 34" I I_
higher than _ I I_,
72 inches** II I
from I 1
bottomof I _ _ \_
washer. _
Top of
standpipe
must be
at least 39
inches
high and
no higher
than 72
inches**
__-" from
Ibottom of
_ _ washer.
**If the drain height is greater than 72 inches, a sump pump system must be used.
If a longer drain hose is needed, use complete drain hose assembly (56 inches long), Part No. 661575, or drain hose (21 inches long), Part No. 3357090, and
Connector Kit, Part No. 285442. These kits are available from your local dealer or an authorized parts distributor.
Electrical requirements
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.
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do Not ground to agas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if
you are not sure the washer is
properly grounded.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
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.
Recommended ground method
3-pronc_
grouna-
type wall I_
3-pron_ receptacle _1
grouna _11
plug II
ground _
I I ,power
supply
cord
For your personal safety, this washer
must be grounded. This washer is
equipped with apower supply cord
having a3-prong ground plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard,
the cord must be plugged into a
mating 3-prong ground-type wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances• If a
mating wall receptacle is not available,
it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the
proper grounded wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
Panel A
1_ ttach
inlet hoses
to water
faucets.
Dttach inlet
hoses to
water valves.
Dnsert
washers
into inlet
hoses.
_r for drain hose
connection. Power cord is
attached to shipping
strap. se yellow
Secure
drain hose
to laundry
tub or
standpipe.
iect rigid
and flexible
drain hose
sections.
Check that
drain hose is
proper length.
Plug power
supply cord
into grounded
outlet.
Read and
then
remove
label.
Attach drain
hose to drain
connector.
Shipping strap
must be removed
for rear leveling
legs to drop down.
Level washer.
Do Not tighten
nuts on front legs
until washer has
been leveled.
::_ • that covers power supply cord.
Remove yellow shipping strap.
Pull the yell_
complete_ _
2cotter pins
PMI vith two cotter pit
4 enl power supply cor
will s II b trap.
a otP
strap :ron i/ _,_,____,
wash r tc *_ _"_._,,_
legs. _ - _
Save the _'_ -"_'_-
Step 17. __
Pull yellow shipping strap with two cotter pins
D entirely out of washer. The power supply cord
will still be attached to shipping strap.
Pull firmly to remove the
• other end of shipping
strap from the back of the
washer to release self-leveling
Save the shipping strap for use in
DInlet hose
connection:
(to washer)
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Panel B
Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer.
Slip and Fall Hazard
Use new water inlet hoses.
Failure to do so can result
in head injury or broken
bones.
Check inlet hoses periodically.
Replace inlet hoses if you find
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after five years
of use.
coupling washer cold water /
inlet val
hot water
Inlets are plastic.
°o Not strip or
crossthread.
Insert a flat washer into each
• end of the inlet hoses. Check
that washers are firmly seated in
couplings.
Attach one hose to the hot
• water (bottom) inlet valve first;
then other hose to the cold water
(top) inlet valve. -I_ghten couplings
by hand. Then use pliers to make an
additional two-thirds turn.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could
cause damage to couplings.
Drain hose
connection'.
F
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO
ASSURE PROPER
I NSTALLATION.
_drain
_.._t_- hose
_stop
ii.iii!.iiiii i 6. Topreventthedrainhose
....%::::::::::::::::::::::from comiFlg off or leaking,
::_::::t must be installed per the
following instructions.
• Wet the inside end of the drain
hose with tap water. DO NOT USE
ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
• Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place
clamp over the end of the drain
hose.
• Open clamp and push end of drain
hose onto drain connector until
hose contacts ribbed stop.
• Place clamp over area marked
"clamp". Release clamp.
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.
Floor drain system:
Do Not install "hook"
end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your
plumber for proper installation.
e Run water
through
both faucets into
abucket to get
rid of particles in the water lines
that might clog hoses. Mark the hot
water faucet.
Put "hook" end of drain
ahose 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.
Inlet hose
connection:
(to water faucets)
Check inlet hoses
periodically. Replace inlet
hoses if you find bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after
five years of use.
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread. cold water
valve
water
inlet valve
0Attach bottom hose from
•the inlet marked "H" 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.
Weveling
washer:
iliiii i _o_Swfprh!isb" ackwardstW°cornerandslideP°StS
_l_t_tko p of each other.
1
II _ •Insert legs into correct
under washer 3 holes at each front corner of washer
each side of washer until nuts touch washer. DO NOT
tighten nuts until Step 16.
if
14 151twasher backward and
a remove corner posts.
Gently lower washer to floor.
Move washer to its final
location. Remove cardboard or
2Screw nut down on hardboard from under washer.
alegs to within 1/2 inch
of base.
5lqlt 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 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.
DSecuring
dram hose:
NOTE: Use shipping strap to
secure drain hose. Water pressure
could cause drain hose to come
out of standpipe or laundry tub if
drain hose is not secured.
After Shipping strap has been
removed (Step 1), look for the
words "cut here" marked on the
shipping strap, about 16 inches
from plug end.
Cut the shipping strap at this
mark. Pull shipping strap out of
the power supply cord.
Check that hose is not twisted
or kinked and is securely in
place.
B
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.
A
I ,J
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.
Panel C
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.
(Step 13)
(Step 4)
19. Check that all parts are 21. Check that you have all
now installed. If there is an extra of your tools. Check that the yellow
part, go back through steps to see shipping strap was removed from the
which step was skipped, back of the washer and used to
secure the drain hose.
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.
Congratulations!
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.
ate Need
Assnstance?
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.
Part No. 3949145 Rev. B Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in U.S.A.
© 1997

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