Whirlpool APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERIES, Service Manual

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1. Carefully follow the installation instructions supplied with the washer for information related to
your product.
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER:
2. Remove the shipping strap as follows:
a. Carefully read, then remove the yellow label securing the power supply cord to the back of
the washer.
(Fig. 1-1)
b. With the washer upright, pull the yellow shipping strap completely out of the back of the
washer. Be sure both cotter pins come out of the washer. Note that the power supply cord
plug will still be attached to the yellow shipping strap.
(Fig. 1-2)
c. Firmly pull on the end of the yellow shipping strap that is attached to the bottom of the back
of the washer.
(Fig. 1-3) This will release the self-leveling leg mechanism.
Section One - Part A
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
NOTE: To prevent the two (2) shipping pins from falling on the floor, two (2) plastic
holders are attached to the base. (Fig. 1-4) When the cotter pins are removed,
the shipping pins fall into these holders. These pins may be left in the
holder cups.
(Fig. 1-4, INSET) They will not interfere with the operation of the
washer.
Fig. 1-1
Fig. 1-2
Fig. 1-3
Fig. 1-4