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11
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
IMPORTANT:
• Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse
old hoses.
• Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided or sold by Kenmore.
Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fi t or function
correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and
could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product or
property will not be covered under the terms of the
product warranty.
• Do not use fl ood-preventing hoses with auto shutoff
devices. The devices can be tripped during fi ll and
prevent the machine from fi lling properly.
1. Check the fi ttings and seals.
Inspect the threaded fi tting on each hose and make sure
there is a rubber seal in place in both ends of each hose
to prevent leaking.
Rubber Seal
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
Water Hose
(to tap)
2. Connect the water supply hoses.
Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and COLD
water faucets tightly by hand and then tighten another
2/3 turn with pliers. Connect the blue hose to a cold
water faucet and the red hose to a hot water faucet.
WARNING: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling
can result.
Wa ter Faucet
3. Flush out the inlet hoses.
After connecting the inlet hoses to the
water faucets, turn on the water faucets
to fl ush out foreign substances (dirt, sand
or sawdust) in the water lines. Let water
drain into a bucket, and check the water
temperature to make sure you’ve connected
the hoses to the correct faucets.
4. Attach the water lines to the back of the washer.
Attach the hot water line to one
of the provided inlet Y-connectors.
Attach the short water line from the
Y-connector to the full-size washer
inlet. Then attach the long water
line from the Y-connector to the
pedestal washer inlet.
Repeat with the
cold water
connections.
Tighten the fi ttings
securely. Turn on
both faucets all the
way and check for
leaks at both ends
of the hoses.
WARNING: Do not overtighten the hoses or crossthread the
hose fi ttings. Overtightening or cross-threading can damage
the valves, resulting in leaking and property damage.
NOTE:
• Periodically check the hoses for cracks, leaks, and wear,
and replace the hoses every fi ve years. Do not stretch
the water hoses intentionally, and make sure that they
are not pinched, crushed or kinked by other objects.
• Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and
120psi (138–827 kPa). If the water supply pressure is
more than 120 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be
installed.
• To provide optimum washing performance, set the water
heater temperature at 120°F (48°C).
• Never install or store the washer in a location subject
to freezing temperatures. Damage to the water lines
and internal mechanisms of the washer can result. If the
washer was exposed to freezing temperatures prior to
installation, allow it to stand at room temperature for
several hours before use and check for leaks prior to
operation.
Hot water inlet
Cold water inlet
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