Whirlpool WED9500T Use and Care Guide - Page 16

Connect Inlet Hose The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. 2. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided. If space permits, attach the brass female end of the "Y" connector to the cold water faucet. NOTE: If "Y" connector can be attached directly to cold water faucet, go to Step 6. If "Y" connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet, the short hose must be used. Continue with Step 3. 3. Attach short hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. 4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional twothirds turn. 10. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional twothirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 5. Attach "Y" connector to brass male end of small hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. 6. Attach straight end of long hose to "Y" connector. 7. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other end of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. 8. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional twothirds turn. A A. Inlet to cold water NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 9. Attach angled end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 11. Check that the water faucets are on. 12. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet and hoses. Level Dryer Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to back. If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for levelness. Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 4. Be sure the water faucets are on. 5. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet and hoses. 6. Check the dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 7. Check that the dryer is level. See "Level Dryer." 8. For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet. For direct wire installation, reconnect power. 9. Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer. 10. Read "Dryer Use." 11. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. 16