Whirlpool WTW8800YC Installation Guide - Page 7

Level Washer

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4. Connect inlet hoses to washer LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Leveling your washer properly reduces excess noise and vibration. 1. Move washer to final location Attach hot water hose to hot water inlet valve. Screw coupling by hand until it is snug. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Repeat with cold water inlet valve. Both hoses must be connected for washer to work properly. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on valve when attaching to faucets or washer. Damage can result. NOTE: To reduce risk of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Record hose installation or replacement dates for future reference. ■■ Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. 5. Check for leaks Move the washer to its final location. Rock the washer back and forth to check whether all four feet are stable and in firm contact with the floor. If the washer rocks, minor adjustments may be needed to level the washer on your floor. 2. Check levelness of washer Place level here Turn on water faucets to check for leaks from faucet and at washer connection. A small amount of water may enter washer. You will drain this in a later step. 6. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall Place level here Check the levelness of the washer. First, place a level on the lid near the console. Then place the level on the side of the washer in the crease between the top of the washer and the cabinet. 4.5" 4.5" (114 mm) (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) A A A Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie (A). This will help reduce the chance of drain water splashing on the floor. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7

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4.
Connect inlet hoses to washer
5.
Check for leaks
Attach hot water hose to hot water inlet valve. Screw coupling
by hand until it is snug. Use pliers to tighten couplings an
additional two-thirds turn. Repeat with cold water inlet valve.
Both hoses must be connected for washer to work properly.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on
valve when attaching to faucets or washer. Damage can result.
NOTE:
To reduce risk of hose failure, replace the hoses every
5 years. Record hose installation or replacement dates for
future reference.
Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
Turn on water faucets to check for leaks from faucet and at
washer connection. A small amount of water may enter washer.
You will drain this in a later step.
6.
Secure drain hose
4.5"
(114 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or
inlet hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie (A). This will help
reduce the chance of drain water splashing on the floor.
A
A
A
LEVEL WASHER
IMPORTANT:
Leveling your washer properly reduces excess
noise and vibration.
1.
Move washer to final location
Move the washer to its final location. Rock the washer back
and forth to check whether all four feet are stable and in firm
contact with the floor. If the washer rocks, minor adjustments
may be needed to level the washer on your floor.
Check the levelness of the washer. First, place a level
on the lid near the console. Then place the level on the side
of the washer in the crease between the top of the washer
and the cabinet.
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
2.
Check levelness of washer
Place level
here
Place level here