Whirlpool WFW9600TA Use and Care Guide - Page 9

9. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference. Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. Route the Drain Hose Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips. To keep drain water from going back into the washer: ■ Do not straighten the drain hose, and 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. Floor drain You may need additional parts. See Floor drain under "Tools and Parts." Secure the Drain Hose 1. Drape the power cord over the washer top. 2. Secure the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.) Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose. A B C If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed (see illustration C), put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly wrap the beaded strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose. Do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. A B A. Snap either end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at the point where the corrugation begins. B. Bend drain hose over drain hose form and snap into place. 9