Whirlpool 3358968 Installation Instructions - Page 4
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DO NOT FORCE EXCESS LENGTH
OF DRAIN HOSE DOWN THE STANDPIPE.
THIS COULD CAUSE SIPHONING.
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Before attaching
water inlet
hose, run water through
both faucets
into
a bucket.
This will get rid of particles
in
the water lines that might clog hoses.
Mark which
is the hot water faucet.
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W Attach
bottom
hose (inlet
marked
"H" to hot water faucet.
Attach
top hose (inlet marked
"C") to cold water
faucet.
Tighten couplings
to faucets
by
hand: then use pliers to make final two-
thirds turn.
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Stack two corner posts on
top of each other. Tilt washer
backwards
and insert corner posts 3 inches (7.6 cm)
in from one side of washer as shown.
Repeat with other corner posts on other
side of washer.
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Use leas and nuts from
parts package.
Screw nut down to
within
l/2 inch (1.3 cm) of base,
Insert legs into
correct
holes at
each front corner
of washer until
nuts touch
washer.
Do Not
tighten
nuts until
Step 16.
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W Tilt washer backward
and
remove
corner post(s). Gently
lower
washer to floor.
Move washer to its final location.
Remove
cardboard
or hardboard
from under
washer.
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Tilt washer forward,
raising
back legs 1 inch (2.54 cm) off of floor to
adjust rear self-leveling
legs. Gently
lower
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.
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If washer is not level, screw
the front legs up or down to adjust.
Repeat Step 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.
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Secure the drain hose to the tub or
standpipe
with the shipping
strap
removed
from the back of the washer.
Failure to properly
secure drain hose
could
result in water damage.
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H Measure
and mark a point
approximately
15 inches (38.1 cm) from
the plug end of the shipping
strap. Cut
the shipping
strap at this point.
Check
that hose is not twisted or kinked
and is securely
in place.
Put "hook" end of drain hose in tub or
standpipe.
Tightly wrap the shipping
strap
around
the drain hose and tub or
standpipe
or inlet hose as shown in
Figures A-C. Push plug into the nearest
hole in the shipping
strap.
If a longer drain hose is needed,
drain
hose (Part No. 388423) and hose
extension
kit (Part No. 285442) are
available
from authorized
parts
distributors.
If drain hose must be
shortened,
use hose kit (Part No. 285442).
Note: If washer
is moved
to adjust drain hose, the
washer
must be leveled
again.
Repeat Steps 1516.
Place cardboard
under the washer
and carefully
move washer
to avoid
damaging
floor covering.
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CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE
CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING
METHOD.
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Check that all parts are now
installed.
See parts list, Pane'1 A. If there is
an extra part, go back through
steps to
see which
step was skipped.
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Turn on water faucets
and
check for leaks. Tighten couplings
if there
is leaking.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN: this
could
cause damage
to faucet.
H Check that YOU have all of
your tools. Check that the shipping
strap
with 2 cotter
pins and plug was removed
from the back of the washer and used to
secure the drain hose.
and plug into grounded
outlet'.
read the Use and Care Guide to fully
understand
your new washer.
Now start
the washer and allow it to complete
the
regular
cycle.
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