Leveling the Washer

The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a level, solid surface.

NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate.

NOTE: Before installing the washer, make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the washer feet cannot slide easily. Leveling feet that move or slide on the floor can contribute to excess vibration and noise due to

poor contact with the floor. See

INSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS for more information.

NOTE: If a drip pan must be used, make sure to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly level the machine may result in increased vibration and noise during operation.

All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor. Rock the washer from corner to corner to make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm and even contact with the floor.

Level

Leveling

Feet

Leveling Feet

1.Position the washer in its final location, taking special care not to pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. Place a level across the top of the washer.

Raise

Lower

2.Loosen the locknuts on all four leveling feet with the wrench until you can adjust the feet (wrench appearance may vary). Use the wrench to turn the feet clockwise to raise the washer, and counterclockwise to lower the washer. Using a level, adjust the feet until the washer is level from side to side and front to back. Make sure that all four feet are in firm contact with the floor.

NOTE: If you are installing the washer on the optional pedestal, the washer leveling feet should be fully retracted. Use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the washer.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tighten all 4 lock nuts securely using the wrench.

3.Once the washer is level from side to side and front to back, use the adjusting wrench to tighten all four lock nuts securely to prevent the legs from getting out of adjustment during operation. Make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor.

NOTE: To make sure that the washer is properly level, run

the washer with a test load: place a medium-sized load of laundry in the machine. Then, press POWER, select RINSE & SPIN, and press the START/PAUSE button.

See the following sections for additional information on cycle selection and operation. Verify that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during the spin cycle. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet, while the washer is spinning, until the vibrations are reduced.

INSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS (optional)

Some floor surfaces are too slippery to prevent the washer from moving on the floor during heavily unbalanced loads. While it is normal for an occasional load to be out of balance, excess noise and vibration can result from the washer moving out of position. If these conditions are encountered, follow the instructions below for installation of the non-skid pads. These pads will help prevent the washer from moving during heavy, out of balance conditions, thereby reducing noise and vibration.

Non-skid pads

This side up

Stick adhesive side to floor

Remove backing

Place the pads under both front feet.