Alliance Laundry Systems W446I Guide

Installation/Operation
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Automatic
Washers
Metered and Nonmetered
W446I
Part No. 38857R9
June 2007
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IMPORTANT: Read the complete
INSTALLATION/OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
before using the washer.
For your safety and to reduce the risk of
fire or an explosion, do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
W022
WARNING

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Table of
Contents
Replacement Parts .............................................................................. 4
Safety Information.............................................................................. 5
Explanation of Safety Messages........................................................... 5
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 5
Installation........................................................................................... 7
Meter Case ............................................................................................ 7
Models Prepped for Card Reader ......................................................... 7
Dimensions and Specifications............................................................. 8
Before You Start ................................................................................... 9
Tools ................................................................................................ 9
Electrical .......................................................................................... 9
Water................................................................................................ 9
Installing the Washer ............................................................................ 9
Step 1: Remove the Shipping Brace and Shipping Plug.................. 9
Step 2: Wipe Out Inside of Washtub ............................................... 10
Step 3: Connect Fill Hoses............................................................... 10
Step 4: Connect Drain Hose to Drain Receptacle ............................ 11
Step 5: Position and Level the Washer ............................................ 12
Step 6: Plug In the Washer............................................................... 13
Step 7: Add Water to the Washer .................................................... 13
Step 8: Check Lid Switch ................................................................ 13
Step 9: Check Installation ................................................................ 13
Electrical Requirements........................................................................ 14
Grounding Instructions .................................................................... 15
Water Supply Requirements................................................................. 16
Water Temperature .......................................................................... 16
Water Pressure ................................................................................. 16
Risers................................................................................................ 17
Drain Facilities...................................................................................... 18
Additional Washer Security.................................................................. 19
Operation............................................................................................. 20
Operation Instructions for Electromechanical Washers ....................... 20
Step 1: Add Detergent...................................................................... 20
Step 2: Load Laundry....................................................................... 20
Step 3: Close Lid.............................................................................. 20
Step 4: Set Wash Temperature......................................................... 21
Step 5: Set Fabric/Cycle Selector .................................................... 21
Step 6: Start Washer......................................................................... 21
Indicator Lights................................................................................ 22
Operation Instructions for Electronic Display Control Washers.......... 23
Step 1: Add Detergent...................................................................... 23
Step 2: Load Laundry....................................................................... 23
Step 3: Close Lid.............................................................................. 23
Step 4: Set Fabric Selector............................................................... 24
Step 5: Set Wash Temperature......................................................... 24
Step 6: Insert Money or Card........................................................... 24
Indicator Lights................................................................................ 25

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Operation Instructions for MDC Washers............................................ 26
Step 1: Add Detergent...................................................................... 26
Step 2: Load Laundry....................................................................... 26
Step 3: Close Lid.............................................................................. 26
Step 4: Set Fabric Selector and Wash Temperature......................... 27
Step 5: Insert Money or Card........................................................... 27
Step 6: Start Washer......................................................................... 28
Indicator Lights................................................................................ 28
Operation Instructions for NetMaster Washers .................................... 29
Step 1: Add Detergent...................................................................... 29
Step 2: Load Laundry....................................................................... 29
Step 3: Close Lid.............................................................................. 29
Step 4: Set Fabric Selector............................................................... 30
Step 5: Set Wash Temperature......................................................... 30
Step 6: Insert Money or Card........................................................... 30
Step 7: Start Washer......................................................................... 31
Indicator Lights................................................................................ 31
Maintenance ........................................................................................ 32
Variable Water Level Control .............................................................. 32
User-Maintenance Instructions............................................................. 33
Cold Weather Care........................................................................... 33
Care of Your Washer ....................................................................... 33
Replacing Hoses............................................................................... 33
Filter Screens ................................................................................... 33
Reinstallation of Shipping Materials ............................................... 33
Motor Overload Protector..................................................................... 33
Before You Call for Service ................................................................. 34
If Service Is Required ........................................................................... 35
Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 36
Installer Checklist................................................................ Back Cover

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Replacement Parts
If replacement parts are required, contact the source
from which you purchased your washer, or contact:
Alliance Laundry Systems
Shepard Street
P.O . Bo x 99 0
Ripon, WI 54971-0990
U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
for the name and address of the nearest authorized
parts distributor.

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Safety Information
Explanation of Safety Messages
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you
will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific
instructions. These precautions are intended for the
personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and
those maintaining the machine.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT”
and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used
to inform the reader of specific procedures where
minor machine damage will occur if the procedure
is not followed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate
installation, operation, maintenance or servicing
information that is important but not hazard
related.
Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions
1. Read all instructions before using the washer.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS in
the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the washer.
3. Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine or combination washer-dryer,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE
GAS IS FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR
USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
6. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children. This is a safety
rule for all appliances.
7. Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the lid to the washing
compartment.
8. Do not reach into the washer if the wash tub or
agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will cause
severe personal injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could cause severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may cause minor or moderate
personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death to persons when
using your washer, follow these basic
precautions:
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WARNING

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10. Do not tamper with the controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance
instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO
NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to
connect the washer to the electrical power
source.
13. Use your washer only for its intended purpose,
washing clothes.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical
supply before attempting any service. Disconnect
the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Install the washer according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain, electrical power and
grounding must comply with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel when required. Do
not do it yourself unless you know how!
16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have
traces of any flammable substances such as
vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil,
flammable chemicals, thinner, etc. or anything
containing wax or chemicals such as in mops and
cleaning cloths, must not be put into the washer.
These flammable substances may cause the
fabric to catch on fire by itself.
17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
18. Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping or
dropping the washer can damage safety features.
If this occurs, have your washer checked by a
qualified service person.
19. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
20. Be sure water connections have a shut-off valve
and that fill hose connections are tight. CLOSE
the shut-off valves at the end of each wash day.
21. Loading door MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to agitate or spin. DO NOT bypass the
loading door switch by permitting the washer to
agitate or spin with the loading door open. A
brake will stop the washtub within seconds if the
loading door is opened during spinning. If the
washtub does not stop when the loading door is
opened, remove the washer from use and call the
service person.
22. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning
aids. To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical
burns, keep them out of the reach of children at
all times (preferably in a locked cabinet). Heed
all warnings or precautions.
23. Always follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturer.
24. Never operate the washer with any guards
and/or panels removed.
25. DO NOT operate the washer with missing or
broken parts.
26. DO NOT bypass any safety devices.
27. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
washer according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can
produce bodily injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when
installing, maintaining, or operating the washer.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent
or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions
you do not understand.

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Installation
Meter Case
The factory mounted coin meter case does not include
the service door lock, slide, coin drawer, coin drawer
lock or keys. These parts must be ordered (at extra
cost) according the purchaser’s requirements direct
from the manufacturer of your choice.
NOTE: You have the option of using a screw type
lock or a 1/4 turn lock on the meter case service
door. If you choose to use a screw lock, then the
special bracket (located inside the meter case) must
be used. DO NOT use the special bracket if a
1/4 turn lock is used.
Coin Drawer Security – For additional security, drill
out the two pilot holes on each side of the front of the
meter case to 1/4 or 5/16 inch (6.4 or 7.9 mm) holes
and install a bicycle lock through these holes.
NOTE: An 8 in. (20.32 cm) coin drawer is required
for coin operated electronic control models.
Models Prepped for Card Reader
The machine is shipped from the factory with the
Electronic Control Diagnostic Harness Assembly
unplugged. To avoid unauthorized manual
programming or vending, perform the following steps.
1. Open service door. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Locate diagnostic harness on electronic control.
3. Plug connectors for “white/black” wire and “red/
blue” wire together.
Figure 1
FLW6R
1Service Door
1

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Dimensions and Specifications
1Pilot Hole W553I
25.63 in. (65.09 cm)
30.5 in. (74.47 cm)
42.75 in. (108.59 cm)
28 in. (71.12 cm)
0.44 in.
(11.11 cm) 26 in. (66.04 cm)
28.75 in. (73.02 cm)
METERED MODELS
43 in. (109.22 cm)
36 in. (91.44 cm)
51 in. (129.54 cm)
1
W221I
C
H
W221I
25.63 in. (65.09 cm)
30.5 in. (74.47 cm)
42.38 in. (107.65 cm)
28 in. (71.12 cm)
0.44 in.
(11.11 cm) 26 in. (66.04 cm)
28.75 in. (73.02 cm)
NONMETERED MODELS
43 in. (109.22 cm)
36 in. (91.44 cm)
51 in. (129.54 cm)

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Before You Start
Tools
For most installations, the basic tools you will need
are:
Figure 2
Electrical
Washer needs a 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, polarized three slot
effectively grounded receptacle. For more detailed
information, refer to section on Electrical
Requirements.
Water
Washer needs two standard 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) water
supply faucets with a pressure between 20 and 120
pounds per square inch. For more detailed information
refer to section on Water Supply Requirements.
Installing the Washer
NOTE: If the washer is delivered on a cold day
(below freezing), or is stored in an unheated room
or area during the cold months, do not attempt to
operate it until the washer has had a chance to
warm up.
Step 1: Remove the Shipping Brace and
Shipping Plug
IMPORTANT: Install dryer before washer. This
allows room for attaching exhaust duct.
Remove the shipping brace from under the lid. The
plastic shipping plug will be released from the base of
the washer when removing the cardboard base from
the washer.
The shipping brace and plug should be saved and must
be reinstalled whenever washer is moved or
transported to a new location. This will prevent
damage to washer components.
Do not tilt washer to front or sides when moving.
Refer to User-Maintenance section for instructions on
reinstalling shipping brace and shipping plug.
Figure 3
D074I
1Wrench
2Screwdriver
3Pliers
4Level
D074I
12
4
3
TLW520N
1Shipping Brace
2Shipping Plug
TLW520N
1
2

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Step 2: Wipe Out Inside of Washtub
Prior to first wash, use an all purpose cleaner or a
detergent and water solution and a damp cloth to
remove shipping dust from inside of washtub.
Figure 4
Step 3: Connect Fill Hoses
Refer to section on Water Supply Requirements
before connecting fill hoses.
Turn on the water supply faucets and flush the lines for
approximately two minutes to remove any foreign
materials that could clog the screens in the water
mixing valve. (This is especially important when
installing your washer in a newly constructed or
renovated building.)
Insert rubber washers and filter screens (from
accessories bag) in water fill hose couplings (two
hoses supplied with washer). Connect fill hoses to
water supply faucets. Then connect the hoses to the
hot and cold valve connections at the rear of the
washer. Refer to Figure 5.
IMPORTANT: Thread hose couplings onto valve
connections finger tight, then turn 1/4 turn with
pliers. DO NOT cross thread or overtighten
couplings.
Figure 5
IMPORTANT: Hoses and other natural rubber
parts deteriorate after extended use. Hoses may
develop cracks, blisters or material wear from the
temperature and constant high pressure they are
subjected to.
All hoses should be checked on a yearly basis for
any visible signs of deterioration. Any hose showing
the signs of deterioration listed above should be
replaced immediately. All hoses should be replaced
every five years.
W396I
W396I
TLW1988N
1Filter Screen (Screen must be facing
outward)
2Fill Hose
3Rubber Washer (Plain)
4Cold Water Connection
5Hot Water Connection
6Install this end of hose to valve connections
at rear of washer.
7Install this end of hose to water supply
faucet.
8Faucet
HOT
COLD
C
H
2
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5
6
7
8

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Step 4: Connect Drain Hose to Drain
Receptacle
Refer to section on Drain Facilities before connecting
drain hose to drain receptacle.
Remove the drain hose from its shipping position on
the rear of the washer by unhooking the hose from the
retainer clamp.
Follow the instructions for your type of drain
receptacle (high standpipe or low standpipe) to
properly install the drain hose.
IMPORTANT: Drain receptacle must be capable of
handling a minimum of 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) outside
diameter drain hose.
Figure 6
High Standpipe Installation
NOTE: No. 562P3 Siphon Break Kit and No. 25863
Hose Coupling are not required for this type of
installation.
Figure 7
W294I
1Drain Hose
2Standpipe
W294I
2
1
RECOMMENDED
STANDPIPE
HEIGHT
36 inches
MINIMUM
(92 cm)
W296I
1Drain Hose
2Cut Drain Hose off at This End to Fit the
Washer Installation
3Standpipe
{
W296I
3
1
MAXIMUM
STANDPIPE
HEIGHT NOT TO
EXCEED 5 feet
(1.5 m)
2

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Low Standpipe Installation
NOTE: No. 562P3 Siphon Break Kit and No. 25863
Hose Coupling are required for this type of
installation. This kit is available (as optional
equipment at extra cost) through an authorized
dealer or parts distributor. Installation instructions
are supplied with the kit.
OPTIONAL: Raise the standpipe to the recommended
height of 36 inches (92 cm).
Figure 8
Step 5: Position and Level the Washer
Position washer so it has sufficient clearance for
installation and servicing.
Place rubber cups on all four leveling legs.
Place washer in position on a clean, dry, and
reasonably firm floor. Installing the washer on any
type of carpeting is not recommended.
Loosen locknuts and adjust the two front leveling legs.
Once adjusted, tilt the unit forward on front legs and
lower back down into position to set the rear self-
leveling legs.
Washer must not rock. After washer is at desired
height, tighten locknuts securely against bottom of
washer base. If these locknuts are not tight, washer
will not remain stationary during operation.
Improper installation or flexing of weak floor will
cause excessive vibration.
Do not slide washer across floor once the leveling legs
have been extended, as legs and base could become
damaged.
NOTE: For areas with uneven floors, a No. 566P3
Adjustable Rear Leg Extension Kit is available as
optional equipment at extra cost.
Verify that washer does not rock.
Figure 9
W295I
1Drain Hose Elbow
2562P3 Siphon Break Kit
3Standpipe
4Cut Hose in This Area and Install No. 25863
Hose Coupling
525863 Hose Coupling
W295I
{
2
1
5
4
3
W214I
1Leveling Leg
2Washer Base
3Locknut
4Rubber Cup
51/2 inch (15 mm) Clearance Between
Washers
W214I
2
1
3
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Step 6: Plug In the Washer
Refer to the following section on Electrical
Requirements before plugging in the washer.
Figure 10
Step 7: Add Water to the Washer
To prevent damage to pump, do not run washer before
adding at least one quart water to the tub. If the washer
is run before any water is added, the pump seal may
overheat, causing the pump to leak. Once installed, the
water retained in the drain system from the previous
cycle will provide sufficient cooling to prevent pump
seal damage.
NOTE: The agitator should not be removed except
for service. The washtub is designed to be self-
cleaning.
Figure 11
Step 8: Check Lid Switch
Washer should stop filling, agitating and spinning
when lid is opened.
Figure 12
Step 9: Check Installation
Refer to Installer Checklist on the back cover of this
manual and make sure that washer is installed
correctly.
D254I
TLW524N
D254I
TLW1974N
TLW1974N

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Electrical Requirements
(120 Volt, 60 Hertz with 3-Prong Grounding
Plug)
NOTE: The wiring diagram is located in the
control hood.
The washer is designed to be operated on a separate
branch, polarized, three-wire, effectively grounded,
120 Volt, 60 Hertz, AC (alternating current), circuit
protected by a 15 ampere fuse, equivalent fusetron or
circuit breaker.
The three-prong grounding plug on the power cord
should be plugged directly into a polarized three-slot
effectively grounded receptacle rated 110/120 Volts
AC (alternating current) 15 Amps. Refer to Figure 14
to determine correct polarity of the wall receptacle.
Figure 13
Figure 14
DO NOT OPERATE OTHER APPLIANCES ON
THE SAME CIRCUIT. DO NOT OVERLOAD
CIRCUITS!
D009I
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death, all wiring and
grounding MUST conform with the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, and such local
regulations as might apply. It is the
customer’s responsibility to have the
wiring and fuses checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the laundry room
has adequate electrical power to operate
the washer.
W227
WARNING
DO NOT OVERLOAD
CIRCUITS
DO NOT USE
ADAPTER
DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD
D799I
1L1
2Ground
3Neutral Side
4Round Grounding Prong
5Neutral
12
3
4
5
STANDARD 120 VOLT, 60 HERTZ,
3-WIRE EFFECTIVELY GROUNDED CIRCUIT
120 ± 12
V. A . C .
120 ± 12
V. A . C .
0
V.A.C.
To reduce the risk of an electric shock or
fire, DO NOT use an extension cord or an
adapter to connect the washer to the
electric power source.
W082
WARNING

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Grounding Instructions
The washer must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. The washer is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a three-prong grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
●DO NOT modify the plug provided with the
washer – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
●If the laundry room’s electrical supply does not
meet the above specifications and/or if you are
not sure the laundry room has an effective
ground, have a qualified electrician or your local
electrical utility company check it and correct
any problems.
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the washer is
properly grounded.
W327
WARNING Any disassembly requiring the use of
tools must be performed by a suitably
qualified service person.
W299
WARNING

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Water Supply Requirements
Water supply faucets must fit standard 3/4 inch
(19.1 mm) female garden hose couplings. DO NOT
USE SLIP-ON OR CLAMP-ON CONNECTIONS.
NOTE: Water supply faucets should be readily
accessible to permit turning them off when washer
is not being used.
Water Temperature
Cold:
Recommended cold water temperature is 50° to 75°
Fahrenheit, 10° to 24° Celsius.
Hot:
Recommended hot water temperature is 140° to 150°
Fahrenheit, 60° to 66° Celsius.
Warm:
Mixture of hot and cold water. (Warm water
temperature is dependent upon the water temperature
and the pressure of both the hot and cold water supply
lines.)
IMPORTANT: Turn off water supply faucets after
check-out and demonstration. Owner should turn
off water supply whenever there will be an
extended period of non-use.
NOTE: Longer fill hoses are available (as optional
equipment at extra cost) if the hoses (supplied with
the washer) are not long enough for the installation.
Order hoses as follows:
No. 20617 Fill Hose (8 feet) (2.44 m)
No. 20618 Fill Hose (10 feet) (3.05 m)
Figure 15
Water Pressure
Pressure must be a minimum of 20 to a maximum of
120 pounds per square inch (138 to 827 kPa) static
pressure measured at the faucet.
NOTE: Water pressure under 20 pounds per
square inch (138 kPa) will cause an extended fill
time in the washer.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If
the hot water system has not been used
for such a period and before using the
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS
FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE
AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
W029
WARNING
W293I
1Fill Hoses
2Cold Water Connection
3Hot Water Connection
W293I
2
13
WATER
MIXING
VALVE

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Risers
Risers (or air cushions) may have to be installed if the
pipes knock or pound when flow of water stops. The
risers are more efficient when installed as close as
possible to the water supply faucets. Refer to Figure 16.
Figure 16
W005I
1Risers (Air cushions)
2Water Supply Faucets
W005I
2
1

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Drain Facilities
IMPORTANT: The drain hose installation is a very
important factor in the washer installation. If care
is not taken when the drain hose is installed, a
siphoning action can be started which will cause
water to be siphoned from the washer during the
cycle.
End of drain hose should never be in water as
siphoning action can be started that will cause
water to be siphoned back into the washer.
The curved end of drain hose MUST be installed
even with or above the height of the cabinet top of
the washer to prevent siphoning (refer to Figure 17).
If the drain facility is lower than the cabinet top, a
siphon break kit, Part No. 562P3, must be installed
in the drain hose to prevent this siphoning action
and drain hose MUST be cut to fit the washer
installation (refer to Figure 7). Use one No. 25863
Hose Coupling to splice hose. The No. 562P3 Siphon
Break Kit and No. 25863 Hose Coupling are
available as optional equipment at extra cost.
The standpipe or drain receptacle must be capable of
handling a minimum of 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) outside
diameter drain hose. The drain hose should fit loose
within the standpipe (it should not be snug fit). Never
install the drain hose into a “sealed” drain system as
air cannot escape and will restrict the water from being
drained from the washer. A sealed drain system may
also allow water to be pumped back into the washer
during agitation. Both of these conditions may result
in flooding of the washer.
Figure 17
W294I
1Drain Hose
2Standpipe
W294I
2
1
RECOMMENDED
STANDPIPE
HEIGHT
36 inches
MINIMUM
(92 cm)