Steps in Final Location

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1.Slide the washer to final location.

2.Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least 4" (10.2 cm) off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor.

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4"

(10.2 cm)

A.Self-adjusting feet

3.Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the top edges of the washer, first side to side, then front to back.

4.If the washer is not level, move the washer out slightly, tip back, prop up the front of the washer with the wood block and adjust the feet up or down as necessary by twisting the foot. Turn the foot clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to lower the washer. Repeat steps

1through 4 until washer is level.

5.After the washer is in the final location and level, use a ⁹⁄₁₆" or

14mm open-end wrench to turn the nuts counterclockwise on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet.

IMPORTANT: If the nuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate.

CompleteInstallation

1.Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.”

2.Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.

3.Check to be sure you have all of your tools.

4.Check to be sure that the yellow shipping strap was completely removed from the lower back of the washer.

5.Dispose of or recycle all packaging materials.

6.Check to be sure the water faucets are on.

7.Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

8.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

9.Remove the protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the washer.

10.Read “Washer Use” in the Washer User Instructions.

11.To test and to clean your washer, measure ¹⁄₂ of the normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into the washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). Close the lid. Select any cycle, and then pull the cycle control knob out to start the washer. Allow it to complete one whole cycle.

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Whirlpool 3957165 installation instructions CompleteInstallation, Slide the washer to final location