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Part No. 8318507

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120-volt, 60-Hz

Washer

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Part No. 8318507

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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Requirements

Page 4

Installation steps 

Pages 5 - 8

Summary of Contents for 8318507

Page 1: ...e Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Call your dealer or local authorized service company When you call you will need the washer model number and serial number Both numbers are on the model serial rating plate located under the washer lid and on the top of the washer Need assistance Home Appliances 2 3 4 5 8 120 60 Table of Contents Introduction Pages 2 3 Requireme...

Page 2: ...ds Level floor C Maximum slope under entire washer 2 5 cm 1 inch Support D Floor must be sturdy enough to support washer weight with water of 143 kilograms 315 pounds The minimum and maximum motor rotation per minute R P M is 1140 1725 R P M The minimum and maximum basket R P M is 423 640 R P M Do Not store or operate washer below 0 C 32 F some water may remain in washer See Use Care Guide for Win...

Page 3: ...gh and no higher than 183 cm 72 inches from bottom of washer A Standpipe drain system Needs a 5 cm 2 inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry away capacity of 64 liters 17 gallons per minute A 5 cm 2 inch diameter to 2 5 cm 1 inch diameter standpipe adapter Part No 3363920 must be used with 2 5 cm 1 inch diameter drain system Floor standpipe drain Top of standpipe C must be at least 99 c...

Page 4: ...ped with a power supply cord A having a 3 prong earthing plug B To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong earthing type wall receptacle C earthed in accordance with local codes and ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the proper earthed wall receptacle installed by a q...

Page 5: ... Completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotter pins B from the inside of the washer Pull the strap completely out of the washer Insert a flat washer A into each end of the inlet hoses B Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings C Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer C H A C E E E F F D C Attach hose to hot water bottom inlet valve D first then second hose to cold water...

Page 6: ...ough both faucets into a bucket to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog hoses Mark the hot water faucet Put hook end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe Check for proper length of drain hose To prevent drain water from going back into washer Do Not straighten hook end of drain and force excess drain hose into standpipe Do Not lay excess drain hose in bottom of laundry tu...

Page 7: ... 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 Leveling washer E Stack two corner posts A on top of each other Tilt washer backwards and slide corner posts under washer 7 6 cm 3 inches from each side of washer as shown 1 3 cm 1 2 Screw nut B down on legs to within 1 3 cm 1 2 inch of base C Securing drain hose F...

Page 8: ...are Guide Keep Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide If a longer drain hose is needed drain hose extension kit Part No 285702 is 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 leveling steps in section E Place cardboard under the washer and caref...

Page 9: ...d and save these instructions Important Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use ...

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