Installation instructions, Leveling your washer, Connecting inlet water – Electrolux EIFLS60JIW User Manual

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Installation Instructions

Leveling your washer

Excessive noise and vibration can be prevented by
properly leveling the washer.

For free standing installation and with the

1.

washer within 4 feet (1 m) of its fi nal location,
place a level on top of the washer.
Use the universal wrench to adjust the level-

2.

ing legs so the washer is level front-to-rear and
side-to-side, and stable corner-to-corner.
Press down on alternate corners and sides and

3.

feel for the slightest movement. Adjust the
appropriate leg(s) so the washer sits solidly on
the fl oor on ALL four legs. Keep the leveling leg
extension at a minimum for best performance
of the washer.

NOTE

For pedestal installations, see additional
installation instructions included with the pedestal.

Connecting inlet water

Run some water from the hot and cold faucets

1.

to fl ush the water lines and remove particles
that might clog the water valve screens and to
determine which faucet is hot and which is cold
supply.
Look in the end of each water supply inlet hose

2.

and verify that the rubber washers are in place.

Connect the HOT inlet hose to the HOT water

3.

supply and the COLD inlet hose to the COLD
water supply. Tighten by hand until snug.
Tighten each supply connection another 2/3

4.

turn with pliers. Do not bend, kink or pinch
water inlet hoses.

Turn on the water and check for leaks.

5.

NOTE

HOT and COLD water inlet hoses are color
coded for identifi cation. The HOT inlet hose is
marked with a RED band and the COLD inlet
hose is marked with a BLUE band.

RUBBER WASHERS
MUST BE PRESENT

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