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Installation Instruction - Quick Reference Guide
For the complete and detailed installation instructions as well as all safety concerns and warnings, please refer to the installation instructions manual.
1. Unpack your washer
Styrofoam block &
owner’s manual
Fill hoses
and parts
bag
2. Remove metal rod from
bottom right
Remove rod by pulling on
yellow plastic handle
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3. Install drain hose to the
back of the washer
Use screwdriver
4. Connect water supply
hoses to back of washer
Circles or ovals are color matched
between pictures to help show
location on product
Tools you will need
Phillips Head
Screwdriver or 1/4"
Nut Driver
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding should
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
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.
Slip Joint
Pliers
Level
Drain
hose
5. Connect water supply
hoses to wall faucets
Install screens.
(Screens
should be
brand new.
Replace
them if
they are old
or worn).
Use pliers to
tighten 1/2
turn beyond
hand-tight
Avoid a
Repair!
Avoid a
Repair!
Install screen washers; without
them debris will clog the valve
and flooding will occur
Do not mix hot and cold water
supplies. Mixing them will
result in poor wash perfomance
Avoid a
Repair!
Remove metal rod. Leaving rod
in place WILL result in severe
damage to the washer
6. Connect drain hose
to drain opening
Use cable tie
Avoid a
Repair!
Meet 30” drain hose height
requirement. Less than 30”
without U clip WILL NOT allow
proper washer operation
clip
Avoid a
Repair!
Use clamps and screws for drain
hose installation; without them
leaks and flooding may occur
7. Level your washer
and plug it in
Tilt washer
forward 4 to 6
inches and
then set it back
down – rear legs
will self-align
front legs
left to right
Avoid a
Repair!
Avoid a
Repair!
Level
Ensure washer is properly
leveled, otherwise damage
WILL occur
Ensure that washer is powered
by 115V, 15 or 20 amp wall
receptacle
Install washers. (Washers should
be brand new. Replace them if
they are old or worn). Use pliers
to tighten 1/2 turn beyond
hand-tight
Avoid a
Repair!
Do not cross thread the water
hoses and do not forget to
install the washers. Flooding
may occur
8. Installation
complete!
Congratulations! Your installation is successful and complete.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for operation instructions.
Avoid a
Check for leaks after you turn
on the water
Repair!
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