Whirlpool 8318507 installation instructions Leveling Washer, Securing Drain hose

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E

Leveling

washer

Stack two corner posts (A) on top of each other. Tilt washer backwards and slide corner posts under washer 7.6 cm (3 inches) from each side of washer as shown.

(A)

7.6

1.3 cm

(1/2")

C

E

A

B

Screw nut (B) down on legs to within 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) of base (C).

D

Insert legs into correct holes at each front corner of washer until nuts touch washer (D). DO NOT tighten nuts until washer is level.

Tilt washer backward and remove corner posts. Gently lower washer to floor.

Move washer to its final location. Remove cardboard or hardboard from under washer.

Tilt washer forward, raising back legs 2.5 cm (1 inch) off of floor to adjust rear self-leveling legs. Drop washer to floor. Check levelness of the washer by placing a carpenter's level on top of the washer, first side to side; then front to back.

If washer is not level, adjust the front legs (E) up or down. Repeat above step.

When washer is level, use wrench to turn nuts on front legs up tightly against washer base. If nuts are not tight against washer base, the washer may vibrate.

(B) (C) 1.3

(D)

2.5

(E)

F

Securing

drain hose

approx. 41 cm

(16")

41

NOTE: Use shipping strap to secure drain hose. Water pressure could cause drain hose to come out of standpipe or laundry tub if drain hose is not secured.

A

After shipping strap has been removed from washer, look for the

 

 

words “cut here” marked on the shipping strap, about 41 cm

cut here

41

(16 inches) from the plug end. Cut the shipping strap at this mark

 

 

(A).

(A)

 

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Contents Installation Instructions Level Pliers Wrench Scissors Utility knife IntroductionLocation Washer Earthed electrical outlet a is required within 152 cmDrain system Recessed area Or closetFloor standpipe drain Electrical RequirementsPreparation Installation StepsInlet hose Connection Inlets are plastic. Do Not strip or crossthread Drain hose ConnectionStandpipe or laundry tub drain system Floor drain systemSecuring Drain hose Leveling WasherFrom Completing InstallationNeed assistance?