18Connecting Inlet Hoses.To produce steam, the dryer must connect to the cold water supply Since the washermust also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hosesto make that connection at the same timeNOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use old hosesConnect to Cold Water Supply1 Turn the cold water faucet off Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fillvalve connector (cold)2 Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and screw the female coupling of the shorthose onto the washer fill valve connector Tighten by hand until firmly seated3 Attach the female end of the ‘’Y’’ connector to the male coupling of the short hoseEnsure the rubber flat washer is in place Tighten by hand until firmly seated4 Insert the filter screen in the coupling of the washer’s inlet hose If a rubber flatwasher is already in place remove it before installing the filter screen Attach thiscoupling to one male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector Tighten by hand until firmly seated5 Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the dryer’s long inlet hose to theother male end of the ‘’Y’’ connector Tighten by hand until firmly seated6 Ensure the rubber flat washer is in place and attach the other end of the dryer’s longinlet hose to the fill valve connector at the bottom of the dryer back panel Tighten byhand until firmly seated7 Using pliers, tighten all the couplings with an additional two–thirds turnNOTE: Do not overtighten Damage to the couplings may result8 Turn the water faucet on9 Check for leaks around the ‘’Y’’ connector, faucet and hose couplings“Y” Connector