Whirlpool W10038100 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 8

2. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least 

10.2 cm (4") off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear 
feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor.  

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 feet. 
Turn the feet clockwise to raise the washer or 
counterclockwise to lower the washer. Repeat steps 
1 through 4 until washer is level. 

5. After the washer is in its final location and level, use a 14 mm 

or 

⁹⁄₁₆

" 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. 

Complete Installation

1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the 

correct electrical supply and the recommended earthing 
method. See “Electrical Requirements.”

2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, 

go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.

3. Check that you have all of your tools.
4. Check that the yellow shipping strap was completely removed 

from the lower back of the washer.

5. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 
6. Check that the water faucets are on.
7. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. 

8. Plug into an earthed 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 

¹₂

 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.

A. Self-adjusting feet

A

10.2 cm
(4")

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically earth this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord or an electrical portable 
outlet device.

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

W10038100

© 2006 Whirlpool Corporation.

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

4/06

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for W10038100

Page 1: ...d or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages Th...

Page 2: ...performance A level floor with a maximum slope of 2 5 cm 1 under entire washer Installing the washer on carpeting is not recommended Ventilation openings in the base must not be obstructed by carpet A sturdy floor to support the washer weight washer water and load of 143 kg 315 lbs Do not store or operate your washer in temperatures at or below 0 C 32 F Some water can remain in the washer and can ...

Page 3: ...m 1 diameter standpipe adapter kit is provided The top of the standpipe must be at least 99 cm 39 high and no higher than 244 cm 96 from the bottom of the washer Laundry tub drain system view C The laundry tub needs a minimum 76 L 20 gal capacity The top of the laundry tub must be at least 99 cm 39 above the floor and no higher than 244 cm 96 from the bottom of the washer Floor drain system view D...

Page 4: ...ing materials on the rear of the machine near the bottom Follow the steps for your particular model either the one with the straight power cord and cord restraint or the looped power cord version Straight power cord 1 Remove power plug and yellow strap from machine base to release the rear leveling system EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS For an earthed cord connected washer This washer must be earthed In the...

Page 5: ... The drain hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the washer cabinet Remove drain hose from washer cabinet Gently pull the corrugated drain hose out of the washer from the top of the hose Continue to pull the hose until the end emerges Do not force excess drain hose back into the rear of the washer Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated...

Page 6: ... on the washer 2 Attach the end of the hose with the adapter labeled cold to the cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the washer 3 Using pliers tighten the couplings with an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the valve Damage to the valves can result Clear the water lines 1 Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses into a...

Page 7: ...ve any cardboard used to move washer 3 Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or drain standpipe with the beaded tie strap Push fastener into the nearest hole in the beaded tie strap See view A or B If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed put the formed end of the drain hose into the standpipe Tightly wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain hose See vie...

Page 8: ...ectrical Requirements 2 Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 3 Check that you have all of your tools 4 Check that the yellow shipping strap was completely removed from the lower back of the washer 5 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 6 Check that the water faucets are on 7 Check for leaks around faucets and...

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