Whirlpool LTE5243DQ Installation Instructions - Page 12

4. Open clamp. Twist hose back and forth while pushing onto drain connector on the side of the washer/dryer. Continue until hose contacts the ribbed stops on the cabinet. 3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional twothirds turn. 5. Place clamp over the area marked "CLAMP." Release clamp. For laundry tub or standpipe drain systems 1. Make sure drain hose form is in correct position. A A. Drain hose form 2. Put the hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Rotate hook to eliminate kinks. To keep drain water from going back into the washer: Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure but loose enough to provide a gap for air. Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry tub. For use with floor drain Do not install the drain hose form onto the corrugated drain hose. You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under "Tools and Parts." Connect Inlet Hoses 1. Insert a new flat washer into each end of the inlet hoses (not provided). Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve. Damage to the valves can result. Clear the water lines Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog the inlet valve screens. Check the temperature of the water to make sure that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and that the cold water hose is connected to the cold water faucet. Connect the inlet hoses to the washer 1. Attach the hot water hose to the bottom inlet valve. Attaching the hot water hose first makes it easier to tighten connection with pliers. 2. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. 3. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional twothirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve. Damage to the valves can result. A B A. Cold water inlet valve (top) B. Hot water inlet valve (bottom) 4. Attach the cold water hose to the top inlet valve. 5. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two- thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve. Damage to the valves can result. A B A. Coupling B. Washer Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets Make sure the washer basket is empty. 1. Attach hose to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. 2. Attach hose to the cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer. 12