Panel D
18 . If you have room to wor from
either side of the washer/dryer, move
washer/dryer close to final position so you
can easily complete the installation steps.
If you are wor ing in a closet or recessed
area, move the washer/dryer into its final
position and remove cardboard/hardboard
from under washer/dryer. Remove the two
Phillips-head screws located at the top of
the access panel. (See illustration for Step
24). Remove access panel and set access
panel and screws aside. Complete the
following steps through the access area.
Slide washer/dryer onto cardboard or
hardboard before moving across floor to
avoid damaging floor.
20.Before
attaching water inlet
hoses, run water
through both faucets
into a bucket. his will get rid of any particles
in water lines that might clog hoses. Mark
which is the hot water faucet.
19 . Put “hook” end of drain
hose in laundry tub or standpipe. Check for
proper length of drain hose.
Move washer/dryer to its permanent
position. Remove cardboard/hardboard
from under washer/dryer.
21.Attach bottom hose (inlet
marked “H”) to hot water faucet. Attach
top hose (inlet marked “C”) to cold water
faucet. ighten the couplings to the faucets
by hand. Use pliers to make the final
two-thirds turn.
34. 35.
25.
26.
14.
21.
16.
22.
19.
23.
17.
33.
15.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
14.
CHECK THAT DRAIN HOSE IS NOT TWISTED OR
KINKED AND IS SECURELY IN PLACE.
18. 24.
32.
25. Determine the length of
exhaust duct that is needed to connect the
dryer to the exhaust hood. (See “Exhaust
requirements,” Panel B).
26. Connect
exhaust duct to washer/dryer and then to
the exhaust hood.
• Use the straightest path possible to avoid
90° turns.
• Use duct tape to seal all joints in the
exhaust system. Do Not use screws.
• Use caulking compound to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.
27. CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU HAVE CORRECT
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED
GROUNDING METHOD.
Check the Installation Instructions to see that
you have completed each step. Complete
any missed steps before you continue.
B
C
plastic
beaded
strap
plastic
beaded
strap
plastic beaded strap
A
Standpipe or
laundry tub drain system:
Open hose clamp and slide
over “hook” end of drain
hose to secure the rigid and
corrugated sections
together.
Floor drain system:
Do Not install “hook” end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your plumber for
proper installation.
17 .
Carefully move the
washer/dryer into final position.
• ilt the washer/dryer forward, raising back
legs 2.5 cm (1 inch) off the floor so that the
rear self-leveling legs will adjust. Gently
lower the washer/dryer to the floor.
• Check that the washer/dryer is level by
placing a carpenter’s level on top of the
washer, first side to side, then front to back.
— If it is not level, adjust the front legs up or
down.
— ilt the washer/dryer forward, raising
back legs 2.5 cm (1 inch) off the floor so
that the rear self-leveling legs will adjust.
Gently lower the washer/dryer to the
floor.
— Check that the washer/dryer is level.
Repeat as needed.
22.
23. Make sure the “hook” end of
drain hose is in laundry tub or
standpipe. Wrap the plastic beaded strap around
the drain hose and tub or standpipe. hread
beaded end of strap through keyhole end. Pull
until strap is tight. Slide strap into narrow end of
keyhole to lock strap in place. See Figures A-B.
If the water inlet faucets and drain standpipe are
recessed, tightly wrap the plastic beaded strap
around the drain hose and faucet body. (Do Not
wrap strap around the faucet handles or stems.)
hread beaded end of strap through keyhole
end. Pull until strap is tight. Slide strap into narrow
end of keyhole to lock strap in place.
See Figure C.
Secure the drain hose to the
laundry tub or standpipe
with the plastic strap. Failure
to properly secure drain
hose could result in water
damage.
If drain hose cannot be
strapped into place, hose
must be cut exactly to length
so “hoo ” end is held tightly
over edge of laundry tub or standpipe.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain hose, Part
No. 388423 and hose connection kit, Part No.
285442 are available from your authorized parts
distributor. If drain hose must be shortened, use
hose connection kit, Part No. 285442.
Note: If washer/dryer is moved to adjust drain
hose, the washer/dryer must be leveled again.
Repeat Step 22. Place cardboard under the
washer/dryer and carefully move washer/dryer
to avoid damaging floor covering.
If you did not remove the
access panel in
Step 18, remove
the two foam
shipping pieces
between the
washer and dryer
and place with
the other shipping
pieces. If the exhaust duct cannot be
connected from the side of the washer/
dryer, the exhaust duct can be reached
from the front through the access panel.
Remove the two Phillips-head screws
located at the top of the access panel.Set
access panel and screws aside.
24.
28. Check that all parts are now
installed. See parts list, Panel B. If there is an
extra part, go back through the steps to see
which step was skipped.
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