Maytag MAH6800AWW - Manual (Page 4)

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STEP 2
INSTALL THE WASHER
1. Place the drain hose in the drain facility. To change drain hose direction or prevent
hose from collapsing or becoming damaged, turn the end of the hose while holding
the base of the hose stationary.
Be sure an air-tight connection is NOT made between the drain hose and the
standpipe. Standpipe must be at least 24” high. 36” height is recommended.
NOTE: If drain standpipe is in excess of 5 feet above floor level, a
drain hose extension kit (Part #12001660) will need to be installed.
If drain standpipe is in excess of 10 feet above floor level, a pump
accessory kit (Part #12001674) may need to be installed.
NOTE: Caution must always be exercised to avoid collapsing or
damaging the drain hose. For best performance the drain hose
should not be restricted in any way, through elbows, couplings or excessive lengths.
Route drain hose through the drain hose clip on the rear wall of washer.
For installations where the drain hose cannot be conveniently elevated to at least 24”,
the drain hose must be supported by the drain hose clip on the back of the washer.
2. Install one screen strainer and washer on the inside of each fill hose at the
faucet. The dome on the screen strainer must point towards the faucet.
Install one rubber washer at the machine end inside each fill hose.
3. Thread the inlet hoses with the screen washer to the HOT and COLD
faucet connections. Make sure the hose marked “HOT” is attached to
the HOT faucet. Tighten by hand until snug and then 2/3 of a turn
with pliers. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Repeat step for the machine
connections on the back of the unit.
Turn on “HOT” and “COLD” water supply and check all connections at the
water valve and the faucet for leaks.
NOTE: Accessory inlet hoses are available in various lengths up to 10 feet.
4. Plug power cord into a grounded 120 volt 60 Hz approved
electrical service protected by a 15 amp fuse or comparable
circuit breaker. This washer is grounded through the third
prong of the power cord when plugged into a three prong
grounded receptacle.
5. Slide washer into position. Make sure the drain hose remains routed straight through the drain hose
clip without collapsing or damaging. NOTE: the washer must be leveled on all 4 sides. To properly
level a machine, the top cover and the front panel must be securely fastened. A carpenter’s level
should be used on all 4 corners of the top cover. It’s a
good idea to check for level again after the first dozen
washes and re-level if necessary.
6. Level washer by turning the leveling legs in or out as necessary.
When the washer is level, tighten the leveling leg lock nuts
up against the base of the washer.
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