Installation
STEP 5 Position the drain hose
The drain hose can be positioned in three ways:
B
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Over the edge of a wash basin
The drain hose must be placed at a height
of between 24 in. (60 cm) and 35 in.
(90 cm) from the floor. To keep the spout
of the drain hose bent, use the supplied
A
A
plastic hose guide (A). Secure the guide
to the wall using a hook to ensure stable
drainage.
ln a standpipe or laundry tub
C
The laundry tub (B) or standpipe (C) must
be no shorter than 18 in. (46 cm) and no
D
higher or longer than 96 inches (245 cm).
Make sure the drain hose and the
standpipe are not airtight.
E
D: Hose retainer / E: Tie straps
• Connect the hose guide (A) within 6 in.
A
• The drain hose can be installed up to
• If the drain hose is installed less than
NOTE
CAUTION
(15 cm)* of the end of the drain hose.
If the drain hose is extended beyond
the end of the hose guide, mold or
microorganisms could spread inside the
washer.
96 in. (245 cm) high, but the draining
capability can be reduced at the
maximum height. Water remaining in
the drain system may cause an odor.
18 in. (46 cm) high, water can be
drained during the process due to a
siphon phenomenon. If this happens, a
"4C" information code appears on the
display.
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