Whirlpool Cabrio WTW5700XW, Technical Education

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12.
Secure drain hose
Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe or inlet
hoses for wall standpipe with beaded tie strap.
LEVEL WASHER
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise
and vibration.
Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall
If washer is not level, use a 9/16” or 14 mm open-end or
adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts clockwise on foot until they
are about 1/2” (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Then turn the
leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclock -
wise to raise the washer. Recheck levelness of washer and
repeat as needed.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop up front of washer
about 4” (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object that
will support weight of washer.
14.
Adjust leveling feet
washer. Use side seam as a guide to check levelness of sides.
Check levelness of front using lid, as shown. Rock washer
back and forth to make sure all four feet make solid contact
Not Level LEVEL Not Level
13.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here Place level here
Jam nut
When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end or
adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on
leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with
wooden block.
15.
Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (continued)