front-load washer household appliances washer dryer FRONT-LOAD WASHER Thor Appliance Company, a Los Angeles, CA-based manufacturer and retailer of specialty appliances, unveiled on Wednesday its new front-load washer SoftLine laundry system, reportedly the largest capacity washer dryer combination machine available in North America. But choosing efficiency should never mean sacrificing performance. Thor washer dryers combine ultra-efficiency with the cleaning power that can only be found in a name as experienced as Thor. In fact, Thor's front-loading design gets clothes noticeably cleaner than standard top-loading machines, and is gentler on fabrics. Best of all, Thor's front-load washer design eliminates the agitator found in conventional top-loaders. Clothing is tumbled rather than agitated resulting is less shrinking and pilling. Tumble action offered by front load washers treats clothes gently and can extend fabric life by over 50%. Gentle Cleaning - Thor's unique front-loading Turbo-Roll washer system delivers the perfect combination of water and detergent, resulting in superior soil and stain removal. Thor Installation Instructions (Page 2) Attaching Hoses (continued) If you purchased a SoftLine model Thor, connect hoses directly to water value on back of machine (pressure reducers not required). Be sure that the bent or "elbow" end is attached to the machine and not attached to the water source. Ensure that the hot water connection hose is attached to the hot water source and vise versa. If hoses are switched, your Thor washer/dryer will not dry correctly. The hot and cold water connections are illustrated at right.