Amana 40085801 Installation Instructions
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CONNECT
WATER FILL
HOSES TO
WASHER
Tightly push one flat rubber
washer into one end of each
water fill hose and attach this end
of hose to washer. HOT and
COLD connections are identified
by letters H and C stamped into
washer cabinet and by HOT and
COLD printed on water fill hoses.
MOVE WASHER
TO FINAL AREA;
REMOVE
SHIPPING BRACE
& PLUG
Protect the floor when moving the
washer. Washer must be within 4 feet
of desired area before beginning
installation. Open washer lid and
remove installation parts from
shipping brace for use.
Reach through foam shipping
brace, grasp bottom of brace, and
pull up to remove.
SECURE DRAIN
HOSE TO DRAIN
Remove drain hose from shipping
position on rear of washer by
unhooking hose from retainer
clamp. Use beaded tie-down
strap to secure “hook” end of drain
hose to standpipe, wall inlet hoses,
or laundry tub (must hold at least 20
gallons).
IMPORTANT: To prevent siphoning,
do not place ribbed portion of drain
hose into standpipe. Avoid air-tight
seal around standpipe adapter.
For standpipe installation below 36"
(91.4 cm), install Siphon Break Kit
part #562P3.
For standpipe installation above 48"
(121.2 cm), install a check valve to
prevent water from flowing back
into washer. Available from local
hardware store.
CONNECT
WATER FILL
HOSES TO
FAUCETS
Before connecting hoses to water
supply, turn on faucets and flush
lines for approximately 2 minutes
to remove foreign matter that could
clog filter screens in water mixing
valve or fill hoses.
CLEAN TUB AND
RUN THROUGH
ONE WASH
CYCLE WITHOUT
CLOTHES
CONNECT
POWER CORD
TO
ELECTRICITY
See
Installation Requirements
section. Plug washer into
3-prong grounded outlet only.
POSITION AND
LEVEL WASHER
Position washer in final location on
clean, dry, firm, and level floor.
NOTE: To avoid damage to legs
and base, do not slide washer
across floor if leveling legs have
been extended.
Loosen
7
/8" locknuts and extend front
leveling legs. Place rubber foot pads
on all four leveling legs. Adjust front
2 leveling legs until machine is level
side-to-side. Be sure machine does
not rock. Tighten locknuts up to
washer base, or washer will move
out of position during operation.
Once front legs are adjusted, gently
tilt washer forward on front legs and
lower into place to correctly set rear
self-leveling legs.
Check that washer is level
front-to-back and side-to-side.
WASHER MUST NOT ROCK.
Installation
Instructions
Top Loading Washer
Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with washer.
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HOT
COLD
Hoses
Screen Filte
rs
Faucets
HOT
COLD
Tightly push one screened filter
washer onto remaining end of each
water fill hose. Attach water hoses to
HOT and COLD faucets. BE SURE
HOT WATER HOSE IS CONNECTED
TO HOT WATER FAUCET.
Tighten hose connections by hand
until snug, then another ¼ turn with
pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-
tighten couplings.
Turn on water and check for leaks.
If leaks are found, retighten hose
couplings. Continue tightening and
rechecking until no leaks are found.
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NOTE: Save shipping plug and
shipping brace; reinstall whenever
washer is moved more than 4 feet.
Do not lift or move washer without
shipping materials in place.
To remove the shipping plug from the
washer, step on the card board base,
tilt the washer back, and slide out the
base.
H C
HOT
COLD
Push rubber washer
into end of fill hose.
In most cases, hoses should
cross when attached to correct
water temperature faucet.
Tighten hose connections by hand
until snug, then another ¼ turn with
pliers. DO NOT cross-thread or over-
tighten couplings.
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Wipe tub with clean rag and soap
diluted in warm water to remove
any oil used in manufacturing. Use
household spray cleaner if
necessary.
Add water and detergent to
washtub, and run before first use.
Questions?
See Owners
Manual or call
Amana
Consumer
Affairs
Department
1-800-843-0304
2. Level Rear Legs
Cardboard
base
Shipping
plug
Shipping
brace
Standpipe
adapter
(avoid
air-tight seal)
Beaded
tie-down
strap
Standpipe
36" (min)
from floor
Beaded
tie-down
strap
72" (max)
36" (min)
from floor
Tub
Wall Unit
Beaded
tie-down
strap
36" (min)
from floor
Rubber
foot
pad
1. Level Front Legs
Lock
nut
Leveling
foot