Installation steps, A. preparation, B. inlet hose connection – Whirlpool 8318507 User Manual
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Preparation
Installation Steps
Pull firmly to remove the other end of the shipping strap (C) from
the back of the washer to release self-leveling legs (D).
Save the shipping strap to secure drain hose.
Inlet hose
connection
(to washer)
A
B
B
G
D
SLIDE WASHER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD
BEFORE MOVING ACROSS FLOOR.
Move washer close to its final location.
Read, then remove the label (E) that covers the power supply
cord.
Remove shipping strap (A).
Completely remove the shipping strap with 2 cotter pins (B) from
the inside of the washer.
Pull the strap completely out of the washer.
Insert a flat washer (A) into each end of the inlet hoses (B).
Check that washers are firmly seated in couplings (C).
Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer.
C
H
A
C
E
E
E
F
F
D
C
Attach hose to hot water (bottom) inlet valve (D) first; then
second hose to cold water (top) inlet valve (E). Tighten couplings
by hand. Then use pliers to make additional two thirds turn.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause damage to couplings.
Inlets are plastic. DO NOT STRIP OR CROSSTHREAD.
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