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HIGH-EFFICIENCY WASHER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE .ALAVER HAUTE EFFICACIT¢:
GUIDE DE MISE EN SERVICE
INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION
DE LA LAVADORA DE ALTA EFICIENCIA
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER
LAISSER CE GUIDEDE MISE ENSERVICEAU PROPRIE-TAIRE
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Printed in U.S.A.• Impreso en los Estados Unidos • Stampato negliStati Uniti 6 2718680

READTHIS BEFORE YOU START...
Tools needed for installation: ELECTRICAL
_j=___) i Multiwrench Refer to serial plate for specific
Utilityknife electrical requirements.For
Channellock more detailed information refer
to section on Electrical
5/16 nutdriver Requirements.
Level
Screw driver-
fiatblade WATER
___--__il Washer needs two standard
3/4 inch water supply faucets
with a pressure between
PARTSsupplied for installation: 30-120 pounds per square inch.
For more detailed information
Cable tie to secure drain hose to standpipe, inlet hose or laundry tub refer to section on Water
_j__ Requirements.
2 washers and 2 screens for water hoses @ @ _
Washer and screw for external ground (if required) _
4 rubber feet for legs _) _
CABINET DIMENSIONS1" rain.
2.54 cm
43-1/4"rnin. _
f..- -., 109.8
cm
C _ r
_-_ 36-1/4" _ ,
c , , _ rain. I
-, 92.0 3/8" min.
,ore
I_ 27" ,,, 27-1/2"22-1/4'!
68.5 cm 69.2 cm 56.5 cm
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STEP 1
PREPAREWASHER
1.Cut both lowershippingstrapswheretheywraparoundthe crate
DO NOTBE ALARMEDas the tub will jump up when the last
strap iscut.
2. Carefullyremoveanypackagingmaterialsfromtheoutside of thewasher. Setaside twocorner postsfor
installation. IMPORTANT:Noticethat the hosesand powercord aretied up with two redupper shipping
strapsonthe rearofthe machine. The u[)perstraosshould not be cut or removeduntilthe machineis
ready to be installed.
Laytwocorner posts behindthe washer and gentlytipthe washer over onto its back.
3. Removethe cratebottomfrom the washer by pryingthe crate retainingclips off __1_ _/_
with a flat bladescrewdriver. DO NOT removethe crate bottomby applying
forcefrom the top. Shipping
Straps
4. Pull looseshippingstrapsfromthe bottomof the washer
oneat atime untilall strapshave been removed.
5. Loosenthe four adjustablewasher legs and lock nutsenoughto fit a wrench on to the lock nuts. Install
vinyl feetfound in installationpackage. Feetcan be moreeasilyinstalledwhen immersedin hotwater
beforeinstalling. Carefullyraisethe washerback to an upright position.
6. At the installationsite, locatethe metalbucklesattachedtothe red uppershippingstrapsat backofwasher.
Carefullycutawaystrapsnearbothbuckles,completelyremovingbothbucklesfromthewasher.
Puoosestrapsfrom
-- backof washer one at
a time until allstraps
_ _ _ havebeen removed.
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STEP 2 HOSE
RETAINER
1. Placethe drain hosein the drain facility. Tochangedrain hosedirection or prevent
hosefromcollapsingor becomingdamaged,turn the end of the hosewhile holding
the baseof the hosestationary.
Be surean air-tightconnectionis NOTmade betweenthe drain hose and the
standpipe. Standpipemust be at least 24" high. 36"height is recommended.
NOTE: If drainstandpipe is in excessof 5 feetabovefloor level,a _UNDRY
drain hoseextensionkit (Part#12001660)will needto be installed. / _-,.--_;7_/_-Jr _HosE ST,_ANDPIPE
If ' RETANER
dra,nstandp,pe,s ,n excessof 10feet abovefloor level,a pump _//60"IMAX_JR
accessorykit (Part #12001674)may need to be installed. _'___""_,,E,_I_ I
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NOTE:Cautionmustalwaysbe exercisedto avoid collaDsinaor "SI_'I_ "-_60"MAX.
damaging the drain hose.For best performancethe drain hose _ _ 36,, giN.
shouldnot be restrictedin anyway,throughelbows,couplings orexcessivelengths. [r_.
Routedrainhosethroughthe drain hose clip onthe rear wall ofwasher. I __!
Forinstallationswherethedrainhosecannotbeconvenientlyelevatedtoat least24",
thedrainhosemustbesupportedby thedrainhosecliponthebackofthewasher.
2. Installonescreenstrainerandwasherontheinsideofeach fillhoseat the
faucet. Thedomeonthescreenstrainermustpointtowardsthefaucet. _o_-_ _L.TI7ETA,.ERi'
Installonerubberwasheratthemachineend insideeachfillhose.
3. Threadthe inlet hoseswith the screenwasherto the HOTand COLD
faucetconnections. Makesure the hose marked"HOT"isattachedto_\_"E-_ T,E
STRAP
the HOTfaucet.Tightenby hand untilsnug andthen 2/3 of a turn SERVICE\\"_ ._I'
with pliers. DONOTOVERTIGHTEN. Repeatstepfor the machine UNIT \\ 1
connectionson the backof the unit. /li_t_ c_ /1
Turnon "HOT"and"COLD"watersupplyand checkall connectionsat the _--___
watervalveand the faucetfor leaks. _
NOTE: Accessoryinlethoses areavailablein variouslengthsup to 10feet. _"__
4. Plugpowercord intoa grounded120 volt60 Hz approved ] _1 c_ __ _ _
electricalservice protectedby a 15ampfuse or comparable
circuitbreaker. This washeris groundedthroughthe third
prongof the powercord when pluggedinto a three prong
groundedreceptacle.
5. Slide washerintoposition.Makesurethe drain hoseremainsroutedstraight through the drain hose
clip without collapsing or damaging.NOTE: the washer must be leveled on aft 4 sides. Toproperly
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 ff necessary.
6.Levelwasherby turning the levelinglegs in or out as necessary.
Whenthe washeris level,tighten the levelingleglocknuts
up againstthe baseof the washer.
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FINALINSTALLATIONCHECKLIST
[] Instruction and Installation Kit have been removed from tub.
Shipping straps have been removed.
[] Washer is plugged into electrical outlet and is properly grounded.
r-q Water hoses are connected to the faucets with inlet screens and washers.
___qWater is turned on and checked for leaks at faucet and water valve connections.
_- Drain hose is properly located into drain facility and is not collapsed or damaged.
[] Washer has been properly leveled. All legs should be firmly on the floor and leveling leg lock nuts
MUST be tightened.
Washer fills properly on all temperature selections.
Test for proper operation by running the washer through a complete cycle.
MAH5500B
1.Press"Cotton/Sturdy"to turnthe machineon.
2. Arrowup to select"Hot/Cold"wash/rinsetemperature.
3. Press"Start/Pause".
4. Verifythe washeris fillingwith hotwater.
5.Veritythe washerstops filling.
6. Press"Start/Pause"to pausethecycle.
7. Select "Rinse";press"Start/Pause"to resumethe cycle.
8,Verifythe washeris fillingwithcoldwater.
9. Verifythe washerstops filling.
10. Press"Start/Pause"again;select"Spin";press "Start/Pause"to resumethe cycle.
11. Verifythewasherspins. Thiswill takeseveralminutes,the machinewill firstdrain and distributetheclothes.
12. Pullon the door to make surethat it has locked.
13. Allowthe cycle to finish, verify that the door hasunlockedatthe end of the cycle.
MAH7500
1.Press"Home";select"Cotton/Sturdy";"HotWash/Cold"Rinse",
2. Press"StartPause".
3. Verifythe washeris filling with hot water.
4. Verifythe washerstops filling.
5. Press"Start/Pause".
6,Press"Off".
7. Press"Home";select"MoreCycles"then select"ColdRinse& Spin";press"Start/Pause"to resumethe cycle.
8. Verifythe washerisfilling with coldwater.
9.Verifythe washerstops filling.
10. Press"Start/Pause".
11. Press"Off".
12. Press"Home";select"MoreCycles",then select"Spin";press"Start/Pause"toresumethecycle.
13. Verifythe washer spins. This will take several minutes,the machinewill first drain and distributethe clothes.
14. Pull onthedoorto makesure it has locked.
15.Allowthe cycle to finish, verifythat thedoor hasunlockedatthe end of thecycle.
Make any corrections necessary to properly completethe installation.
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DOOR REVERSAL
Clotheswasherdoorswingdirectioncan be changedby followingthisprocedure.
1.Swingdoorfullyopenandsupportit. Removethe _,
centerscrewfromthe hingesandthe hingecovers.A ,_(_ __(_ =_ _,_ _
totaloffourscrewsareremoved. //&/f \\,.
2. Liftthe doorupwardandthenpulloutward.Thedoor
anditshingesshoulddisengagefromthecabinet. If
the hingesseemto bind,pressthe plasticareanear
thehingetowardthe hinge.
3. Removethe hingecoversbypullingupwardandthen
outward,justlikethe hinges. - )
4. Removethescrewsthat mountthe hingesto thedoor.
A totaloffourscrewsareremoved.
_Door_ i_ _' '
5.Transferthefourcolormatched _Door_
screwsthatattachtheinnerand _.,---fScrews-_"_"--_
outerdoortogetherto theother ®
sideofthedoor. ®
6. Attachthehingesto thedoor. Be _,\\ ,J_®
surethathingeis orientedso it will _ Screws,-_,_._
fit intotheslotsonthecabinet.
7. Remountthe doorontothe cabinet. Secure
usingtheoriginalmountingscrew. _ "
8. Mountthe hingecoversto theoppositeside
ofthe dooropeningwiththeircenterscrews.
Thehingecoversarenotsymmetrical. "_ Hin_qe
Thereisa chamfertoaccommodatethe _ Hole
Covers
mountingscrew.
COLD WEATHER STORAGE
Thefollowingprecautionsshouldbetakenifawasheristobestored,afteruse,whereitwouldbesubjectto
freezingconditions.
1. Turnoffthewatersupply,thenremovetheinlethoses.
2. Selecta fillcycleandenergizethewatervalvebyselectinga warmwatersetting.A fewsecondsoffillis
sufficient.
3. Disconnectfromelectricalsupply.
4.Removethedrainhosecoverfromlowermiddleof cabinetback.
5.Lowerthedrainhosetofloorlevelandtiltwasherbackwardsto removewaterfromthedrainhoseand
pump.
6.Re-installthedrainhosecover.
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REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL
120Volt60 Hz 15AMP Fuseor Circuit Breaker
Individualbranchcircuit serving only the washeris recommended.
Thewasher isequippedwith a powercord.
NEVERUSEAN EXTENSIONCORD.
GROUNDING
ELECTRICALGROUNDIS REQUIREDONTHISAPPLIANCE.
ApplianceJsequippedwitha powercord havinga 3-pronggroundingplugfor usein a properly installedand
groundedoutlet.
• Improperconnectionofthe equipment-groundingconductorcan resultin a riskof electrical
shock. Checkwitha qualifiedelectricianor servicemanifyou areindoubt as to whether
the applianceis properlygrounded.Donot modifythe plugprovidedwith the appliance- if
it will notfit the outlet, havea properoutlet installedby a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Topreventunnecessaryriskof fire,electrical shockorpersonalinjury,allwiringand
groundingmust bedone in accordancewith the NationalElectricalCodeANSI/FNPA,No.
70-LatestRevisionand localcodes and ordinances. It isthe personalresponsibilityand
obligationofthe applianceownerto provideadequateelectricalserviceforthis appliance.
ADDITIONALGROUNDINGCONNECTIONS
Connectthe groundwire to the backof the unit by usingthe wire found in the _ I
accessory kit. Securetheotherend of groundwirewith the clamp (also in the _ _ROUNOSCREW
accessorykit) to a groundedCOLD metalwater pipe. NOTE: Cabinet ground
screwandwasher are foundin the customerpackage.
NEVERCONNECTGROUNDWIRETO PLASTICPLUMBINGLINES,GAS LINESOR HOTWATERPIPES.
WATER
Waterpressureof 20to 120 p.s.i,is requiredto correctlyfill the washer inthe proper time. Pressuresof less
than 20 p.s.i,maycause a failureinthe watervalve orthe fill times to be extendedpast what the washer con-
trotswill normallyallow. The watervalve mayalso not shutoff completely.
Hotand Coldwaterfaucets mustbewithin 4 feet of the back ofthe washer for inlet hosesprovidedwith the
washer. NOTE: Accessoryinlet hosesare availablein various lengthsup to 10feet for faucets morethan 4
feetfrom the backof the washer.
TOAVOIDTHE POSSIBILITYOFWATERDAMAGE,SHOULDA HOSELEAK,ALWAYSHAVEFAUCETS
ACCESSIBLEANDTURN OFFFAUCETSWHENWASHERIS NOTIN USE.
Waterheatershould beset to deliveraminimumof 120° - 140° F (49° - 60° C) watertothe washer.
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