Benton Harbor Washer User manual

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Installation Instructions
120~volt
60-Hz
Washer
IhilPORTANT:
Read and save these
instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
Cave Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that
can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded
by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.
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Parts supplied:
Open lid and remove parts from
inside washer. Check that all parts
were included.
4 flat water
drain ho&clamp yellow cl&np
2 front leveling legs
with nuts literature package (inside washer)
wrench

Location of washer:
Check location where washer will be installed. Make sure you have everything necessary
for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.
Hot and cold
water faucets:
Recessed area instructions
Should be within
4 feet of upper right
This washer may be installed in a recessed area or closet.
The installation dimensions
hand corner of shown are the minimum minimum air openings in top and
washer cabinet (if not
see chart below). spaces allowable. Additional bottom of door are required.
spacing should be Louvered doors with air openings in
Provide water considered for ease of top and bottom are acceptable.
installation and servicing. If Companion appliance spacing
should be considered.
closet door is installed, the
Minimum installation spacing
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Grounded electrical
outlet is required
within 5 feet of upper
right corner of washer
cabinet. See “Electrical
requirements,” Panel A.
The hot and cold water
inlets on the back of the
washer have 314 -
11-l /2 American hose
coupling standard
threads.
Support: Floor must be
sturdy enough to
support washer weight a
(with water) of 315
Imodrtant: Observe
all ‘governing codes
and ordinances.
1Water
closet door.
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heater:
Set to deliver
140°F water
to washer.
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48 sq. in.
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Do Not store or
operate washer
24 sq. in.
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To use drain hose (some water may
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See Use & Care
information.
,closet door
t 4”
min.
washer - 1 inch.
48 sq.
If your home has: You wlli need to buy:
39” high, 2” dia. standpipe nothing. If your installation is different, see “Drain system” below.
1” dia. standpipe 2” dia. to 1” dia. standpipe
adapter, Part No. 3363920.
floor drain si hon break, Part No. 285320; additional drain hose, Part No.
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57090; and Connector Kit, Part No. 285442.
overhead sewer standard 20 gal., 34” hi h laundry tub or utility sink, sump pump
and connectors (availab e from local plumbing suppliers).7
standard 20 gal., 34” high laundry
tub or utility sink nothing.
water not close by 2 longer water inlet hoses: 6 ft. hoses, Part No. 76313 or
10 ft. hoses, Part No. 350008.
24 sq.
-+ +-1”min.
l Additional clearances for wall, door and floor moldings may be
required.
Parts listed are available from your local dealer or authorized parts distributor.
Drain system.
Remove parts package. Untape and open washer lid. Remove literature package from washer.
. Look at drain systems below to decide which system to use.
1. Laundry tub or utility
sink drain system: 2. Floor drain system:
Needs a 20-gallon laundry tub. An
3. Standpipe drain system:
Needs a two-inch minimum diameter standpipe with minimum carry-away
capacity of 17 gallons per minute. A 2” dia. to 1” dia. standpipe adapter, Part No.
3363920, must be used with 1” dia. drain systems.
Wall standpipe drain
Floor StandDiDe k
drain ’ ’
A
-Top of
stand ipe
Emust e
at least 39
inches
high and
no hi her
than 2
3..
Top of tub must’be at
least 34 inches high
and no hi her than
72 inches 7rom
bottom of washer.
285320. Siphon
break must be
water level in
washer, at least
28 inches from
Top of /
stand ipe
rlmust eat
least 39
inches high
and no
higher than
72 inches**
from
bottom of
washer.
12 bottom of
washer
Additional drain
“‘If the drain height is greater than 72 inches, a sump pump system must be used.
If a longer drain hose is needed, use complete drain hose assembly (56 inches long), Part No. 661575, or drain hose (21 inches long), Part No. 3357090, and
Connector Kit, Part No. 285442. These kits are available from your local dealer or an authorized parts distributor.
Electrical requirements
If codes permit and a separate
ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualifled
electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if
you are not sure the washer is
properly grounded.
Recommended ground method
3-pron 8groun -
For your personal safety, this washer
must be grounded. This washer is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a 3-prong ground plug.
To minimize possible shock hazard,
the cord must be plugged into a
mating 3-prong ground-type wall
receptacle, grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances. If a
mating wall receptacle is not available,
it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have the
proper grounded wall receptacle
installed by a qualified electrician.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
ground circuit.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
A 120~volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or
20-ampere, fused electrical supply is
required. Time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Panel A

Level washer.
been leveled.
tub or
standpipe.
Shipping strap
must be removed
for rear leveling
legs to drop down.
Preparation:
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Panel B
SLIDE WASHER ONTO CARDBOARD OR
HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING ACROSS
FLOOR.
Move washer close to Its final
location.
Read, then remove label
l that covers power supply cord.
Remove yellow shipping strap.
completely out of the washe
2 cotte; pins
2
Pull yellow shipping strap with two cotter pins
l entirely out of washer. The power supply cord
will still be attached to shipping strap.
3
Pull firmly to remove the
l other end of shipping
strap from the back of the
washer to release self-leveling
legs.
Save the shipping strap for use In
Step 17.
L
Inlet hose
connection:
Use new hoses and washers that came with your washer.
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strlp or
crossthread.
Slip and Fall Hazard
5 Attach one hose to the hot
l water (bottom) inlet valve first
Use new water inlet hoses.
Failure to do so can result
in head injury or broken
bones.
Check inlet hoses periodically.
4
Insert a flat washer into each
then other hose to the cold water
l end of the inlet hoses. Check (top) inlet valve. Tighten couplings
Replace inlet hoses if you find that washers are firmly seated in by hand. Then use pliers to make an
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaking. couplings. additional two-thirds turn.
Replace inlet hoses after five years DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could
of use. cause damage to couplings.

Drain hose
connection:
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Met hose
connection:
(to water faucets)
Leveling
washer:
Securing
drain hose:
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCEDURE
MUST BE FOLLOWED TO
ASSURE PROPER
INSTALLATION.
(6
To prevent the drain hose
l from coming off or leaking,
it must be installed per the
following instructions.
. Wet the inside end of the drain
hose with tap water. DO NOT USE
ANY OTHER LUBRICANT.
l Squeeze ears of drain hose clamp
with pliers to open and place
clamp over the end of the drain
hose.
l Open clamp and push end of drain
hose onto drain connector until
hose contacts ribbed stop.
l Place clamp over area marked
“clamp”. Release clamp.
7
Standpipe or
l laundry tub drain system:
Open yellow clamp and slide over
“hook” end of drain hose
to secure the rubber
and corrugated
sections together.
Floor drain system:
Do Not install “hook”
end of drain hose to
corrugated section. Consult your
plumber for proper installation.
8
both faucets into
a bucket to aet
rid of particl& in the water lines
that might clog hoses. Mark the hot
water faucet.
9
Put “hook” end of drain
l hose into laundry tub or
standpipe. Check for proper length
of drain hose.
To prevent drain water from
going back into washer:
l Do Not straighten “hook”
end of drain hose and force
excess drain hose into
standpipe.
l Do Not lay excess drain hose
in bottom of laundry tub.
Check inlet hoses
periodically. Replace inlet
hoses if you find bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaking.
Replace inlet hoses after
five years of use.
Inlets are plastic.
Do Not strip or
crossthread.
cold water
inlet valve
hot water
inlet valve
10
Attach bottom hose from
l the inlet marked “H” to
the hot water faucet. Attach top
hose from the inlet marked “C” to
the cold water faucet. Tighten
couplings to faucets. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause
damage to couplings.
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Stack two corner posts
l on top of each other.
” Tilt washer backwards and slide
corner posts under washer 3
inches from each side of washer
as shown.
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12
Screw nut down on
l legs to within l/2 inch
of base.
13
0 Insert legs into correct
holes at each front corner of washer
until nuts touch washer. DO NOT
tighten nuts until Step 16.
14
Tilt washer backward and
0 remove corner posts.
Gently lower washer to floor.
Move washer to Its final
location. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under washer.
IS
Tilt washer forward
l slightly so that back legs
are about 1 inch off floor, Drop
washer to floor. Check levelness of
the washer by placing a carpenter’s
level on top of the washer, first side
to side; then front to back.
16 0
If washer is not level, repeat Step
11, and adjust the front legs up or
down. Then repeat Steps 14 81 15.
When washer Is level, use
wrench to turn nuts on front
legs up tightly against washer
base. if nuts are not tight
against washer base, the
washer may vibrate.
NOTE: Use shipping strap to
secure drain hose. Water pressure
could cause drain hose to come
out of standpipe or laundry tub if
drain hose is not secured.
After shipping strap has been
removed (Step l), look for the
words “cut here” marked on the
shipping strap, about 16 inches
from plug end.
Cut the shipping strap at this
mark. Pull shipping strap out of
the power supply cord.
Check that hose is not twisted
or kinked and is securely in
place.
Put “hook” end of drain hose in
laundry tub or standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping strap around the
drain hose and laundry tub or
standpipe as shown in Figures A-B.
Push plug into the nearest hole in
the shipping strap.
If the water inlet
faucets and drain
standpipe are
recessed, put
“hook” end of
drain hose in
standpipe. Tightly
wrap the shipping
strap around the
drain hose and
faucet body (not the handles or
stems) as shown in Figure C. Push
plug into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap.
If a longer drain hose is needed, use
a 21” or 54” drain hose and
Connector Kit, Part No. 285442. If
drain hose must be shortened, use
Connector Kit Part No. 285442.
These parts are available from your
local dealer or authorized parts
distributor.
Note: if washer is moved to
adjust drain hose, the washer
must be leveled again. Repeat
Steps 15-l 6. Place cardboard
under the washer and carefully
move washer to avoid
damaglng floor covering.
Panel C

Completing
Installation:
Need
Assistance?
18
l CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU
HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY AND RECOMMENDED
GROUND METHOD.
20
l Turn on water faucets
22
l
Plug power supply cord
and check for leaks. Tighten into qrounded outlet.
couplings if there is leaking. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN; this could
cause damage to couplings.
23
l Read the Use and Care
19
l
Check that all parts are
now installed. If there is an extra
part, go back through steps to see
which step was skipped.
Guide. Start the washer and allow it
to complete the regular cycle.
l Check that you have all
nyo,‘, tonic. Check that the vellow
You have successfully instailed
your new washer. To get the
most efficient use from your
new washer, read your Use and
Care Guide.
shipping strap was removed from the
back of the washer and used to
secure the drain hose.
Keep Installation Instructions
) and Guide. ,
Call your dealer or local authorized
service company.
When you call, you will need the
washer model number and serial
number. Both numbers are on the
model/serial rating plate located
under the washer lid and on the top
of the washer.
Part No. 3949145 Rev. B
0 1997 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in U.S.A.