Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets, Clear the water lines, Check for leaks – Kenmore OASIS 110.2807 User Manual
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1. Insert new flat washers (supplied) Into each end of the Inlet
hoses. Firmly seat the washers In the couplings.
Connect the inlet hoses to the washer
A. Coupling
B. Washer
Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets
Make sure the washer basket Is empty.
2. Attach the hose labeled hot to the hot water faucet. Screw
on coupling by hand until It Is seated on the washer.
3. Attach the hose labeled cold to the cold water faucet. Screw
on coupling by hand until It Is seated on the washer.
4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional
two-thirds turn.
Tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the
valve. Damage to the valves can result.
Clear the water lines
■ Run water through both faucets and Inlet hoses, Into a
laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to get rid of particles In the
water lines that might clog the Inlet valve screens.
■ Check the temperature of the water to make sure that the hot
water hose Is connected to the hot water faucet and that the
cold water hose Is connected to the cold water faucet.
A. Hot water inlet valve
B. Cold water inlet valve
1. Attach the hot water hose to the Inlet valve labeled hot.
2. Attaching one hose coupling first makes It easier to tighten
the connection with pliers.
3. Screw on coupling by hand until It Is seated on the washer.
4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional
two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the
valve. Damage to the valves can result.
5. Attach the cold water hose to the Inlet valve labeled cold.
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Screw on coupling by hand until It Is seated on the washer.
7. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-
thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the
valve. Damage to the valves can result.
Check for leaks
■ Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. A small
amount of water might enter the washer. You will drain this In
a later step.
NOTE: Replace Inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the
risk of hose failure. Record hose Installation or replacement
dates for future reference.
■ If you connect only one water hose, you must cap off the
remaining water Inlet port.
■ Periodically Inspect and replace hoses If bulges, kinks,
cuts, wear, or leaks are found.