FlexWash™
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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REMOVING ALL SHIPPING BOLTS (7 BOLTS) DEPENDING ON THE MODEL.
Remove all shipping bolts at the
back of washer with spanner.
Hold the shipping bolt with your
hand and pull it through the
wide section of the hole. Repeat
for each shipping bolt.
Fill the holes with the supplied
bolt hole covers.
CAUTION: Failure to remove the shipping bolts will cause vibration and noise.
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LEVEL THE WASHER BY ADJUSTING THE FOUR LEVELING LEGS.
Level the washer by turning the leveling wheel
clockwise or counter clockwise to the required level
with the spanner.
Check whether washer shakes and level
again, if necessary.
When your washer is leveled, tighten
the locking nuts using the spanner or (-)
flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION: Your washer must be leveled on all four sides. An unlevel washer may cause vibration.
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PREPARATION.
1. Check the installation location.
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CHECK
: The floor must be sturdy. (Carpet and soft tile surfaces are not permitted.
2. And move the washer to the installation location.
* When installing the washer on a pedestal, install the pedestal according to its manual.
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Washer plugged in, power OK
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No water leakage
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Water hose connected properly
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Drain hose connected properly
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No vibration / noise
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Washer leveled
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Shipping bolts removed
INSTALLATION
COMPLETION CHECKLIST
Tools needed
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WATER HOSES INSTALLATION ON WASHER.
Connect one end of the COLD/
HOT water supply hoses to the
each COLD/HOT water supply
intakes at the back of the washer.
Tighten Coupling by hand until
it is snug.
Then tighten two-thirds of a turn
with pliers.
For proper operation, make sure
both Hot & Cold hoses from faucets
are connected to the corresponding
Hot / Cold water inlets on the washer.
CAUTION: Make sure that the HOT & COLD hoses are not switched with each other.
COLD (Left)
Water
HOT (Right)
Water
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CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE .
The pipe connector is attached
on the product.
To remove the pipe connector
from the product, separate the
pipe connector and the clamp
rings from the drain hose.
To reassemble, follow the steps
in reverse order.
To keep the drain hose spout
bent, use the supplied plastic
hose guide.
The drain hose must be placed
at a height between 23.6 in
(60cm) and 35.4 in (90cm).
Laundry tub must be no shorter
than 18 in (46 cm) and no longer
than 96 in (245 cm).
Do not insert the drain hose
too far into the stand pipe: 6 - 8
inches, and no more.
Insert the pipe connector into
the wall standpipe.
Make sure you face the tip of the
pipe connector downwards to
the drain hole.
Hose guide
Drain hose
Case 1. Wash basin
Case 2. Laundry tub
Case 3. Stand pipe
Case 4. wall standpipe
96” Max
18” Min
Tie strap
Tie strap
Hose
retainer
96” Max
18” Min
85 mm
Hose
retainer
MOVE THE WASHER TO ITS FINAL LOCATION AND MAKE SURE IT IS LEVELED.
Confirm whether washer is well seated and does not shake. Adjust
leveling legs, if necessary.
Your washer must be leveled on all four sides. Use a carpenter’s level
on all four corners of your washer to ensure it’s level.
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COLD & HOT WATER HOSES INSTALLATION ON FAUCETS.
Make sure a
Rubber washer
is
inside each coupling on both ends.
Tighten Coupling by hand until
it is snug.
Then tighten two-thirds of a turn
with pliers.
Run water in a bowl or basin to get
rid of any debris inside hose. Check
for HOT and Cold water supply.
Water Supply is separately. To order, please refer to call center number on the back page of your “ User Manual “ .
Rubber
washer
Coupling
Rubber washer
HOT COLD
French on back
Spanish on back
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Final Test : Water leakage , Vibration & Noise
1. Powering your washing machine.
2. Run a test cycle(Rinse+Spin) with small amount of laundry such as 4~5 Towels.
(1) Check for any leakage at the hose connections.
If water leaks while water is being supplied or drained, check the water connections. (Refer to Step 4,5,6)
(2) Check for vibration and noise.
If the washer rocks and vibrates excessively, level your washer again. (Refer to Step 7,8)
Visits by a Service Engineer to explain functions, maintenance or installation is not covered by warranty.
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DC68-02580F-01
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UNPACKING WASHER.
CAUTION: The shipping bolts must stay tightened during this unpacking.
CAUTION
When unpacking the washer, 2 person collaboration
is needed. To remove the cushion bottom of the
packing materials, forward dumping is strictly
prohibited. When you lay the washer down to
remove carton base, should protect the side of
washer and lay it carefully.
Make sure to lay the washing machine to its side.
Never lay your washer on its back or front.
Parts needed(Sold separately)
Bolt hole covers
Hose guide
Tie strap
Rubber cup
Water supply hoses
Tape
measure
Carpen-
ter’s level
Pliers
Flat screw-
drilver
spanner
Parts supplied
When unpacking the washing
machine,a collaboration of
two persons is required.
Do not lay the machine on its
front face when removing the
bottom cushion.
Upper
drain
hose
Lower
drain
hose
Pipe
connector
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