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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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NOTE
The floor
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must be strong and rigid enough to support
the weight of the washer, when fully loaded, without
flexing or bouncing. If your floor has too much flex,
you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid.
A floor that is adequate for a top-loading washer may
not be rigid enough for a front loading washer, due to
the difference in the spin speed and direction. If the
floor is not solid, your washer may vibrate and you may
hear and feel the vibration throughout your house.
Before installing the washer, make sure the floor is
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clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the
washer feet can not slide easily. Leveling feet that can
move or slide on the floor can contribute to excess
vibration and noise due to poor contact with the floor.
If a drip pan must be used, take extra care to follow the
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instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure
the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and even contact
with the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly
level the machine may result in increased vibration and
noise during operation.
Installing on a pedestal or stacking kit
29
3
/
4
"
(75.6 cm)
4"
(10 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
77
1
/
2
"
(196.8 cm)
NOTE
Refer to the instructions packaged with the optional
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PEDESTAL or STACKING KIT before installing with a
PEDESTAL or a STACKING KIT.
Unpacking and removing shipping bolts
When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to
remove the foam drum support in the middle of the carton base.
If you must lay the washer down to remove the base
packaging materials, always lay it carefully on its side.
Do NOT lay the washer on its front or back.
1
Remove the bottom two shipping bolts with the wrench
(included) to fully loosen all four shipping bolts by turning
them counterclockwise and then pulling them out.
Shipping
bolt
Retainer
2
Locate the four hole caps included in the accessory pack
and install them in the shipping bolt holes.
Cap
NOTE
Save the bolt assemblies for future use. To prevent
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damage to internal components, DO NOT transport the
washer without reinstalling the shipping bolts.
Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers may
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cause severe vibration and noise, which can lead to
permanent damage to the washer. The cord is secured
to the back of the washer with a shipping bolt to help
prevent operation with shipping bolts in place.
