Whirlpool Michigan 49022 Installation Instructions Download Page 3

Now start... 

With washer in laundry area.

Insert
washers
into inlet
hoses.

Pull yellow shipping strap
entirely out of washer.
Use later for drain hose
connection. Power cord is
attached to shipping
strap.

Shipping strap
must be removed
for rear leveling
legs to drop down.

Read and
then
remove
label.

Plug power
supply cord
into grounded
outlet.

Attach drain
hose to drain
connector. 

Do Not tighten
nuts on front legs
until washer has
been leveled.

A

B

Attach
inlet hoses
to water
faucets.

D

Attach inlet
hoses to hot
and cold
water valves.

Cold water
inlet valve

Hot water
inlet valve

B

Secure 
drain hose 
to laundry
tub or
standpipe.

Use yellow
clamp to
connect rigid
and flexible
drain hose
sections.

F

C

C

C

A

G

E

E

E

Level washer.

Panel B

1.

Read, then remove label 
that covers power supply cord.

4.

Insert a flat washer into each
end of the inlet hoses. Check

that washers are firmly seated in
couplings.

Check inlet hoses periodically.
Replace inlet hoses if you find
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after five years
of use.

3.

Pull firmly to remove the 
other end of shipping

strap from the back of the
washer to release self-leveling
legs.

Save the shipping strap for use in
Step 17.

2.

Pull yellow shipping strap with two cotter pins 
entirely out of washer. The power supply cord

will still be attached to shipping strap.

Pull the yellow shipping strap
completely out of the washer.

A

B

Preparation:

Inlet hose 

connection:

(to washer)

Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer.

Check that
drain hose is
proper length.

coupling

washer

5.

Attach one hose to the hot 

water (bottom) inlet valve first;

then other hose to the cold water
(top) inlet valve. Tighten couplings
by hand. Then use pliers to make an
additional two-thirds turn.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could
cause damage to couplings. 

Inlets are plastic. 

Do Not strip or

crossthread.

2 cotter pins

shipping

strap

label

hot water

inlet valve

cold water

inlet valve

Remove yellow shipping strap.

SLIDE WASHER ONTO CARDBOARD OR
HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING ACROSS
FLOOR.

Move washer close to its final location.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move
and install washer.

Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for Michigan 49022

Page 1: ...spector s use yellow clamp 2 front leveling legs with nuts literature package inside washer Tools needed pliers 2 inlet hoses 1 drain hose 4 flat water hose washers drain hose clamp Open lid and remove parts from inside washer Check that all parts were included You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions DANGER WARNING Your safety and the safety of others are very impor...

Page 2: ... 2 dia to 1 dia standpipe adapter Part No 3363920 must be used with 1 dia drain systems Top of standpipe must be at least 39 inches high and no higher than 96 inches from bottom of washer Floor standpipe drain Wall standpipe drain Do Not store or operate washer below 32 F some water may remain in washer See Use Care Guide for Winterizing information power supply cord ground prong 3 prong ground pl...

Page 3: ...e inlet hoses after five years of use 3 Pull firmly to remove the other end of shipping strap from the back of the washer to release self leveling legs Save the shipping strap for use in Step 17 2 Pull yellow shipping strap with two cotter pins entirely out of washer The power supply cord will still be attached to shipping strap Pull the yellow shipping strap completely out of the washer A B Prepa...

Page 4: ...own Then repeat Steps 14 15 When washer is level 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 C H strap strap A B D If a longer drain hose is needed use a 21 or 54 drain hose and Connector Kit Part No 285442 If drain hose must be shortened use Connector Kit Part No 285442 These parts are available from your lo...

Page 5: ...er and used to secure the drain hose G Completing Installation H Need Assistance 20 Turn on water faucets and check for leaks Tighten couplings if there is leaking DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN this could cause damage to couplings 23 Read the Use and Care Guide Start the washer and allow it to complete the regular cycle 22 Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet Call your dealer or local authorized servi...

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