Connecting the Drain Hose to the Dryer

Insert the hose clamp a onto the drain hose of the dryer.Connect the drain hose of the dryer and secure the hose clamp.Screw in the band to secure the drain hose of the dryer onto the stacking bracket.Use the provided tie strap b to secure the 2 drain hoses in place.The drain hose should not be placed higher than 32" (81 cm) above the floor. If not, water in the appliance may not drain or may drain slowly.Securing the drain hose correctly will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage.If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the appliance. This will cause abnormal noise.If the drain hose is installed in a way that leaves it bent or pinched, the product may not drain properly.Depending on the installation environment, you may have to purchase a separate drain hose connector. The connector supplied will suit a standard laundry tub side drain hole.Use the elbow bracket a and the drain hose connector b if necessary. When installing the drain hose on a sink, secure it tightly in place.

Connecting Hoses to the Drain Hose Connector (Optional)

If the previous drainage setup is not sufficient for your circumstances, follow these steps to use the drain hose connector.Slide the included band clamp onto the end of the drain hose of the washer.Connect the drain hoses from the washer and dryer to the drain hose connector. Tighten the band clamp a to keep the washer hose in place.Use the band clamp b on the short drain hose to attach it to the bottom opening of the drain hose connector.Securely connect the short drain hose to a drain spigot, into a standpipe or laundry sink bypass pipe.When connecting to a waste spigot, use a band clamp c on the end of the short drain hose.Adjust the wire hose clamp to prevent the hose from coming loose or leaking. Failure to do so could result in flooding. Use of the drain hose connector helps avoid siphoning, odors, or improper draining.Make sure the drain hoses are not kinked or pinched. This is a potential cause of drainage problems or noise.

Using a Standpipe to Drain

The end of the drain hose should be located a minimum of 24" (61 cm) and a maximum of 47" (120 cm) above the bottom of the washer. For best results, locate the end of the drain hose no higher than 32" (81 cm) above the bottom of the washer. As the drain outlet is raised beyond 32" (81 cm), the drain function will be increasingly affected.If you are experiencing backflow or residual water in the dryer reservoir, reduce the height of the dryer drain hose end to 38" or less above the base of the washer.Never create an airtight seal between the hose and the drain with tape or other means. If no air gap is present, water can be siphoned out of the drum resulting in poor wash/rinse performance or clothing damage.Clip the end of the hose for the washer into the elbow bracket.Insert the end of the drain hose into the standpipe. Use the provided tie strap b to secure the drain hose in place. If the water valves and drain are built into the wall, fasten the drain hose to one of the water hoses with the provided tie strap c (ribbed side on inside).

Using the Laundry Tub to Drain

Clip the end of the hose for washer into the elbow bracket.Hang the end of the drain hose over the side of the laundry tub.Use the provided tie strap to secure the drain hose in place.