Installation
Installation site
The washer cannot be
,Do not install the machine directly next to or over an open floor drain or drain channel. Moisture can penetrate the machine and damage electrical parts.
A concrete floor is the most suitable surface for the washer. Concrete floors are less prone to vibration during the spin cycle than wooden floors.
,If the machine is installed on a masonry or concrete base it must be secured with retaining clips to prevent the washer from vibrating off the stand during the spin cycle.
^The machine must be leveled and securely positioned.
^To avoid vibration while spinning, the machine should not be installed on soft floor coverings.
In case the installation must be on a wooden joist floor:
^Install the unit on a 27 9/16" x 23 5/8" x 1 3/16" (70 x 60 x 3 cm) plywood base. Ideally the base should be large enough to span several joists and should be anchored to the joists and not just the floor boards.
It is best to install the washer in the corner of a room, where the stability of the floor is at its greatest.
Installation
^Use the front washer feet and the rear excess end to transport the washer from its shipping pallet to the installation site.
Do not lift the washer by the drum door.
,Ensure that the machine’s feet and the floor are dry to prevent slippage during the spin cycle.
Removing the shipping struts
^Remove the left and right rotary protectors.
1. Unhook the rotary protector with a screw driver.
2. Remove the rotary protectors.
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