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sTeP 2 - ConneCT and seCURe THe dRaIn Hose
1. Loosen the drain hose clamp with a flat-
blade screwdriver. Slide the clamp up the
drain hose, off the hose rubber end.
2. Fit the drain hose rubber end over the
plastic drain port on the washer.
3. Slide the drain hose clamp over the drain
hose rubber end and drain port.
4. Tighten the drain hose clamp to secure the
connection.
5. Put the the drain hose hook end in a drain
pipe or laundry tub.
6. Secure the drain hose in place by fastening it to a water hose, the standpipe, or a
leg on the laundry tub. See “Drain System Requirements” for illustrations.
sTeP 3 - ConneCT THe WaTeR Hoses
You must purchase new water connection hoses. They are available from your
appliance retailer, a parts dealer, a hardware store, or the manufacturer.
IMPoRTanT: Only use new hoses when installing the washer.
noTe: Periodically inspect hoses for cracks, cuts, leaks or wear. Replace with new
hoses every 5 years.
noTe: Hot water needs to be set at a temperature of at least 120ºF - 140ºF. (49ºC-
60ºC) for the soap to dissolve and to avoid soap residue remaining on clothes.
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Check that a flat washer is present and firmly in place in each end of the water
inlet hoses. Flat washers are pre-installed at the factory.
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