Connecting a washing machine to water primarily involves using specific inlet hoses that attach to both the water supply taps and the back of the appliance.
To connect your washing machine to water, you will typically use the machine's inlet hoses. These hoses are designed specifically for this purpose and allow water to flow from your household plumbing into the washing machine during its cycles.
Essential Component: The Inlet Hose
Your washing machine should have its own set of hoses for water connection. These are usually flexible pipes, often with threaded connectors on each end.
If not, you can pick up a new inlet hose. It's common to need one for hot water and one for cold water, identified by color (red for hot, blue for cold). Ensure the hoses are the correct length for your setup.
Making the Connection
The process is straightforward:
- Identify the Water Taps: Locate the hot and cold water taps near your washing machine installation area. These are usually on the wall.
- Attach Hose to Tap: Take one of the inlet hoses (e.g., the blue-coded cold water hose) and screw this hose directly onto the cold water tap. Hand-tightening is often sufficient, but a gentle turn with pliers might be needed without overtightening. Repeat this step with the other hose (e.g., red for hot) and the hot water tap.
- Attach Hose to Machine: Locate the corresponding water inlet ports on the back of your washing machine. There will typically be a cold inlet and a hot inlet, often labeled and color-coded. Screw the other end of the hose from the cold tap onto the cold water inlet on the back of your washing machine. Do the same for the hot water hose and the hot water inlet.
- Open the Taps: Once both hoses are securely connected at both ends (tap and machine), you'd normally leave the tap open. This ensures the washing machine has a constant water supply available whenever it needs to fill during a cycle.
Summary of Connection Steps
Here's a quick rundown:
- Obtain appropriate inlet hoses (usually one for hot, one for cold).
- Screw one end of each hose onto the corresponding water tap (hot/cold).
- Screw the other end of each hose onto the corresponding inlet port on the washing machine (hot/cold).
- Turn the water taps on fully and leave them open.
Ensuring secure connections at all points is crucial to prevent leaks. Always check for drips after turning the water on.
