Kenmore 40249032010, 40249032011, 40249032012 Installation Guide

CARRYING THE WASHER

CONNECT WATER HOSES

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

LEVELWASHER

!_ While transporting the washer, the shipping bolts should be fixed.

Do not turnwasher over by more than 180degrees. When carrying the washer, make sure that the top of the washer is always

facing upwards.

IPPING BOLTS

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BeforeusingyourWasher,you mustremovethefourshipping boltsfrom the back ofthe unit.

1.Loosen all the bolts with the supplied wrench.

2. Slide the bolt and spacer up and remove the bolt with the spacer through the hole in the rear wall of your washer. Repeat for each bolt.

3. Fillthe holes with the supplied plastic covers.

!_ Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and COLD

water faucets tightly by hand and then tighten another

2/3 turn with pliers. Turnon the water faucets and check

for leaks.

For cold water For hot water

SELECTINGA LOCATION

I_ Do not install your washer on a soft, unlevel surface.

Do not install your washer on carpet. Install your washer on a hard, level surface.

Cold printed Hot printed

_- Water _

Tap _

Ensure that the connection between the drain hose and the stand pipe is NOT airtight. The stand pipe must be at lest 18in.(46cm) high.

In case the drain hose cannot be conveniently elevated, it must be sup- ported. Please use the provided supporter.

Guide hose

Laundry tub Stand pipe

96" Ma_ 18" Min

!_ Both the inlet and drain hoses should not be twisted or tangled.

Ensure all hoses are unkinked to prevent water drainage and supply prob- lems.

PERIODICALLYCLEANFILTER

To level the washer on the floor, adjust the legs as follows.

Diagonal Leveling Check If the floor isnot even, adjust the legs when pushing

down the edges of the washer top plate diagonally, the washer should not move up and down at all.

(Please check both directions.) If the washer rocks

when pushing the top plate diagonally, adjust the

legs with the included wrench.

I_ Make sure that all four legs are stable and resting

on the floor firml4 Then check that the washer is

perfectly leveled. (Usea level.)

After the washer is leveled, tighten the lock

nutsup toward the base of the washer using

the wrench or (-) flathead screwdriver. All four lock nuts should be tightened.

It is critical to adjust the legs perfectly. The final leveling check must be done while the washer is spinning with a real load. Runthe

washer with a test load to make certain your washer isproperly leveled.

Putapproximately 6 pounds (or approx. 3

kg) of laundry in the washer tub. Then, press

POWER(O), RINSE & SPIN or EXPRESS WASH, and START/PAUSE(HI ), inthat or-

der. When the machine spins at high speed, verify that it isstable. If not,adjust the legs

accordingl4

Use the supplied wrench to adjust the legs

untilthere is no vibration. Then tighten the

lock nutsto prevent further adjustment.

CONNECT POWER CORD

Plugthe powercord securelyintoa properly grounded120V/60Hz3-prongoutlet which is

protected by a 15-ampfuseor circuit breaker.

_" To clean the filter, first open the cover, drain the water trapped in the drain

tube, turn the cap counter clockwise, then loosen any debris. Prepare a large bucket to catch the drained water. Regularly clean the filter once

every two months.

CHECK LIST

INSTALLATION STEP Is the washer leveled and securely placed on the floor?

Are the shipping bolts removed? Do excessive vibrations and noise occur while running the spin test? Are the lock-nuts on the legs fastened securely? Are both water taps open and supplying water? Are both inlet water hosesconnected correctly? (Not switched)

Is there a water leak at the connection points?

Please consult your Owner's Manual for more details. Retain it for future reference.