Installation Instructions
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INSTALLING THE WASHER
1. Run some water from the hot and
cold faucets to flush the water lines
and remove particles that might clog
up the inlet hoses and water valve
screens.
2. Obtain inlet hoses locally.
3. Ensure there is a rubber washer
in the hoses. Reinstall the rubber
washer into the hose fitting if it has
fallen out during shipment.
Carefully connect an inlet
hose to the outside “H” outlet
of the water valve. Tighten by
hand, then tighten another
2/3 turn with pliers. Carefully
connect the other inlet hose
to the inside “C” outlet of
the water valve. Tighten by
hand; then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not
crossthread or over-tighten these connections.
4. Install the screen washers by inserting them into the free
ends of the inlet hoses with protruded side facing the
faucet.
5. Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and COLD water
faucets tightly by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers. Turn the water on and check for leaks.
6. Carefully move the washer to its final location. Gently
rock the washer into position ensuring inlet hoses do
not become kinked. It is important not to damage the
rubber leveling legs when moving your washer to its final
location. Damaged legs can increase washer vibration. It
may be helpful to spray window cleaner on the floor to
help move your washer into its final position. NOTE: To
reduce vibration, ensure that all four rubber leveling legs
are firmly touching the floor. Push and pull on the back
right and then back left of your washer.
NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift
the washer.
NOTE: If you are installing into a drain pan, you can use
a 24-inch long 2x4 to lever the washer into place.
7. With the washer in its
final position, place
a level on top of the
washer (if the washer
is installed under a
counter, the washer
should not be able to
rock). Adjust the front
leveling legs up or down
to ensure the washer is resting
solid. Turn the lock nuts on
each leg up towards the base
of the washer and snug with a
wrench.
NOTE: Keep the leg extension at
a minimum to prevent excessive
vibration. The farther out the
legs are extended, the more the
washer will vibrate.
If the floor is not level or is damaged, you may have
to extend the rear leveling legs.
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Inlet Hose
Screen
Washers
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