Whirlpool 3358968 - Manual (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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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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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.
top of each other. Tilt washer backwards
and insert corner posts 3 inches (7,6 cm)
in from one side of washer as shown.
Repeaf with other corner posts on other
side of washer.
parts package. Screw nut down to
within 1 /2 inch (1,3 cm) of base.
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.
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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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.
adjust rear self-leveling legs. Gently lower
washer to floor. Check levelness of the
washer by placing a carpenter's level on
top of fhe washer, first side to side; then
front to back.
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.
A CAUTION
Property Damage
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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Check that all parts are now
installed. See parts list. Panel 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.
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.
■ Check that you have all of
your fools. 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.
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Untape power supply cord
and plug into grounded outlet.
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Put 'hook" end of drain hose in fub 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.
Take a few minufes and
read the Use and Care Guide to fully
undersfand your new washer. Now start
the washer and allow it to complete the
regular cycle.
You have
successfully installed
your new Whirlpool washer.
To get the most efficient use
from your new washer, read your
Whirlpool Use and Care Guide.
Congratulations!
Keep Installation Instructions and
Guide. The instructions will make
reinstalling your Whirlpool
washer in another home
as easy as the first
installation.
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 15-16.
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.
Panel C