12. Secure drain hose

Laundry Tub

Standpipe

Wall

Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with beaded tie strap.

Level Washer

IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise and vibration.

13. Check levelness of washer

Place level here

Place level here

With washer in its final location, place a level on top edges of washer. Use side seam as a guide to check levelness of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as shown. Rock washer back and forth to make sure all four feet make solid contact with floor. If washer is level, skip to step 14.

14. Adjust leveling feet

Jam nut

If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to raise the washer. Recheck levelness of washer and repeat as needed.

HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop up front of washer about 4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer.

15. Tighten leveling feet

Jam nut

When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet.

HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with wooden block.

Not Level

LEVEL

Not Level

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Maytag MVWX700XL Level Washer, Secure drain hose, Check levelness of washer, Adjust leveling feet, Tighten leveling feet