Kenmore 2718 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

INSTALLATION . Run some water from the hot and cold faucets to flush the water lines and remove particles that might clog up the water valve screens. 6. Carefully move the washer to its final location. NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift washer. . Remove the inlet hoses and rubber washers from the plastic 7. With the washer in its final position, place a level on topo f bag and install the rubber washers in each end of the inlet hoses. the washer. Adjust the front leveling legs up or down to ensure the washer is resting solid. Turn the lock nuts oneach leg up towards the base of the washer and snug with a wrench. . Carefully connect the inlet hose marked "HOT" to the outside "H" outlet of the water valve. Tighten by hand, then tighten NOTE: Keep the leg extension at a minimum to prevent another 2/3 turn with pliers. Carefully connect the other excessive vibration. The farther out the legs are extended the inlet hose to the inside "C" outlet of the water valve. Tighten more the washer will vibrate. Rear leg adjustments are also by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Do not accessible through the front service panel. crossthread or over-tighten these connections. . Connect the inlet hose ends to the HOT and 8. Models equipped with drain pump: Place the formed end of the drain hose in a laundry tub or a standpipe and secure COLD water faucets tightly by hand, then with the cable tie provided in the enclosure package. NOTE: tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. Turn the water on and check for leaks. The drain pipe or floor drain, into which the drain hose is placed, MUST be at least 1/2 inch larger in diameter than the drain hose. This will insure that the sewer line cannot back up into . On machines equipped with drain pump, form the washing machine. a U shape on the end of the drain hose, with the hose pointed toward the drain. 9. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. NOTE: If the drain hose is placed in a standpipe without forming a U shape, a siphoning action could occur. There must be an air gap around the drain hose. A snug hose fit can also cause a siphoning action. NOTE: Check to ensure the power is off at the circuit breaked fuse box before plugging the power cord into an outlet. 10.Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box. 11 .Be sure you have read the "Important Safety Instructions" before operating this washer. 12.Run the washer through a complete cycle. Check for water leaks and proper operation. 13. Keep these instructions for future reference. NOTE: A wiring diagram is located inside the washer on the side panel. Cable _e