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Level Dryer, Complete Installation

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4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. LEVEL DRYER Check the levelness of the dryer by first placing a level on the top of the dryer near the console. 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 an additional two-thirds turn. Then, by placing a level in the crease on the side of the dryer between the top of the dryer and the dryer cabinet, check the levelness from front to back. 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. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. 10. Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn. 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. 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. 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. Check the dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check that the dryer is level. See "Level Dryer." 6. Remove the blue film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer. 7. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. 8. Read "Dryer Use" in your Use and Care Guide. 9. For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on power. Steam Models Only: 10. Be sure the water faucets are on. 11. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 12. If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair. 13

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4.
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds
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 an additional two-thirds 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. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill
valve connector.
10.
Using pliers, tighten the coupling an additional two-thirds turn.
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 by first placing a level on the top
of the dryer near the console.
Then, by placing a level in the crease on the side of the dryer
between the top of the dryer and the dryer cabinet, check
the levelness from 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.
Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed
or kinked.
5.
Check that the dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
6.
Remove the blue film on the console and any tape remaining on
the dryer.
7.
Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
8.
Read “Dryer Use” in your Use and Care
G
uide.
9.
For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded outlet.
For direct wire installation, turn on power.
Steam Models Only:
10.
Be sure the water faucets are on.
11.
Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.
12.
If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is
recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water
system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog
different parts of the water system, which will reduce product
performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for
certain part replacement or repair.