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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected appliance:
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance
for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
:
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you
are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ground path is adequate.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
machine is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
INSTALLATION
Connect Drain Hose
Attach drain hose to drain port
If clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose,
squeeze clamp with pliers and slide it over end of hose, centering
it between the ribs, as shown. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide
elbow end of drain hose onto drain port and secure with clamp.
For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, refer the above/below steps.
For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as
shown in the steps above/below. You may need additional parts
with separate directions. See “Alternate Parts.”
It is the responsibility of the installer to install and secure the drain
hose into the provided plumbing/drain in a manner that will avoid
the drain hose coming out of or leaking from the plumbing/drain.
Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations only)
Ribs
For floor drain installations, you will need to remove the drain hose
form from the end of the drain hose. You may need additional parts
with separate directions. See “Alternate Parts”.
Place drain hose in standpipe
Place hose into standpipe (shown in picture) or over side of
laundry tub.
IMPORTANT:
4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside
standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe or lay on
bottom of laundry tub. Drain hose form must be used.
Connect Inlet Hose
Insert new flat washers
IMPORTANT:
To avoid leaks, check that your water inlet hoses
have flat washers at both ends. Machine must be connected to
water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers. Do not use
old hoses. Do not use hoses without washers.
Connect inlet hoses to water faucets
IMPORTANT:
Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on valve
when attaching to faucets or machine. Damage can result. Attach
the hose labeled hot to hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by
hand until it is seated on washer. Use adjustable pliers to tighten
couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Repeat this step with the
hose labeled cold for the cold water faucet. Both hoses must be
connected for machine to work properly.
Clear water lines
4.5"
(114 mm)
Drain hose
form
Washer
Coupling
