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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
If the washer is to be transported at a later date, the
tub blocking pad, shipping bolt, and plastic spacer
block should be retained.
IMPORTANT
To prevent vibration, possible machine damage and
maximize performance, the following steps must be
completed.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one
person move or lift the appliance.
WIRE CLIP
PLASTIC
SPACER
SHIPPING
BOLT
PLASTIC
CLAMP
Unpacking Instructions
1. If foam tub block has been removed, reinsert it now
and retape the lid securely.
2. Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to protect
the fl oor, carefully lay the washer on its left side.
3. Using a ratchet with 3/8” (10 mm) socket, remove the
mechanism shipping bolt and plastic spacer block from
the center of the base.
4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position.
5. Remove the tape holding the lid shut and open the lid.
6. Remove the foam tub block and other tub contents.
7. From the back of the washer, remove the wire
shipping clip securing the drain hose.
8. DO NOT remove the PLASTIC CLAMP which secures
the drain hose to the right side of the washer
backsheet. It helps form a standpipe to prevent water
siphoning.
9. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet of the fi nal
location for the start of the installation.