Kenmore 3948598A - Manual (Page 8)

Secype the Drain Hose
Drape the power cord over the console.
Remove any cardboard used to move washer.
Locate the remaining portion of shipping strap (not the end
with the cotter pins) from Step 3 of “Remove Shipping Strap.”
Remaining portion of shipping strap
4. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with
the tie strap. Push fastener into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap. (See illustration A or B.)
B C
If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed,
put the formed end of the drain hose Into the standpipe.
Tightly wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the
drain hose. (See illustration C.)
Insteli Coin Siide llecharism
NOTE: If the coin slide mechanism has already been Installed,
skip this step and proceed to “Adjusting Coin Box.”
Install Coin Slide
1. Remove the access panel from the top of the meter case by
unlocking the service lock with the key shipped inside the
parts bag found in the washer basket.
2. Deposit coins in coin slide and push coin slide all the way in.
Hold coin slide in extended position and insert through
opening in the front of the meter case.
3. From inside the meter case, place the threaded end of the bolt
through the center mounting hole in the front of the meter case.
4. While holding the bolt in place, guide the coin slide
mechanism onto the threads and into the guide holes in the
front of the meter case.
5. Tighten the bolt as you guide the coin slide mechanism into
place.
6. Tighten the bolt using a ratchet and a yie" socket until the
slide mechanism is secure and does not move.
Adjusting Coin Box
1. Insert the coin box into the meter case from the front. The
tight fit of the coin box is set at the factory. You can loosen
the fit as desired by loosening the slotted rods inside the front
of the coin box.
NOTE: Keep a record of all coin box key numbers. A lost key can
only be replaced If ordered by key number from Sears Parts. The
key number is located on the key. If the key number is not
available, the lock must be drilled out to remove the coin box.
2. Replace the meter case access panel.
Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and
vibration.
Install the front leveling feet
1 . Prop up the front of the washer about 4" (10.2 cm) with a
wood block or similar object. The block needs to support the
weight of the washer.
Screw the locknut onto each foot to within 1" (2.5 cm) of the
base.
Screw the feet into the correct holes at the front corner of the
washer until the nuts touch the washer.
NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts until the washer is level.
Tilt the washer back and remove the wood block. Gently
lower the washer to the floor.
Slide the washer to its final location.
Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least
4" (10.2 cm) off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear
feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor.
Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the
top edges of the washer, first side to side, then front to back.
If the washer is not level, move the washer out slightly, tip
back, prop up the front of the washer with the wood block
and adjust the feet up or down as necessary. Repeat steps
5 through 8 until washer is level.
A Coin box
B. Coin slide
C. Access
D. Meter case