Whirlpool 3358969 - Manual (Page 4)

top of each other. Tilt washer backwards
and insert corner posts 3 inches
(7.6 centimeters) in from one side of
wdsher os shown. Repeot with other
corner posts on other side of washer.
^ Use legs and nuts from parts
I package. Screw nut down to
within 1 /2 inch (1.3 centimeters) of bose.
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Insert legs into
correct holes at
each front corner
of washer until
nuts touch washer.
Do Not tighten nuts
until Step 17.
Panel C
^ Tilt washer backward and
remove corner post(s).
Gently lower washer to floor.
Move washer to its final location.
Remove cardboard or hardboard
from under washer.
centimeters) off of floor to adjust rear self­
leveling legs. Gently lower washer to
floor. Check levelness of the washer by
placing a carpenter's level on top of the
washer, first side to side; then front to
back.
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If washer is not level, screw the
front legs up or down to adjust. Repeat
Step 16.
When washer is level, use wrench
to turn nuts on front legs up tightly
against washer base. If nuts are
not tight against washer base, the
washer may vibrate.
ACAUTION
Property Damage
Secure the drain hose to the tub or
standpipe with the shipping strap
removed from the back of the washer.
Failure to properly secure drain hose
could result in water damage.
Measure and mark a point approximately
15 inches (38.1 centimeters) from the plug
end of the shipping strap. Cut the
shipping strap at this point.
Check that hose is not twisted or
kinked and is securely in place.
Put "hook" end of drain hose in tub or
standpipe. Tightly wrap the shipping
strap around the drain hose and tub or
standpipe or inlet hose as shown in
Figures A-C. Push plug Into the nearest
hole in the shipping strap.
If a longer drain hose is needed, drain
hose (Part Na. 388423) and hose
extension kit (Port No. 285442) are
available from authorized parts
distributors. If drain hose must be
shortened, use hose kit (Part No. 285442).
Note: If washer is moved to adjust drain hose, the
washer must be ieveied again. Repeat Steps 16-17.
Place cardboard under the washer and carefully
move washer to avoid damaging floor covering.
4 Cl
CHECK ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS. BE SURE YOU
HAVE CORRECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND
RECOMMENDED EARTHING METHOD.
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Check that all parts are now
installed. See parts list. Panel A. If there is
an extra part, go back through steps to
see which step was skipped.
Turn on water faucets and
amm I ■ check for leaks. Tighten
couplings if there is leaking. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN; this could cause damage
to faucet.
Check that you have all of
your tools. Check that the
shipping strap with 2 cotter pins and plug
was remaved from the back of the washer
and used to secure the drain hose.
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Untape power supply cord
and plug into eorthed outlet.
Take a few minutes and read
the Use dnd Care Guide to
fully understood your new wosher. Now
stort the washer and ollow it to complete
the regulor cycle. Put the literoture in the
literoture rock. (Literature rack not
supplied with all models.)
You have
successfully installed
your new Whirlpool washer.
To get the most efficient use
from your new washer, read your
Whirlpool Use and Care Guide.
Congratulations!
Keep Installation Instructions and
Guide. The instructions will make
reinstalling your Whirlpool
washer in another home
as easy as the first
installation.