Location Of Your Washer; Do Not Install Your Washer; Minimum Installation Clearances; Unpacking - Electrolux 6000 series Service Manual

LOCATION OF YOUR WASHER

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:

1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions. The ambient temperature should
never be below 60 ° F (15.6 ° C) for proper washer
(detergent breakdown) operation.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains
or drapes.
3. In an area (garage or garage-type building) where
gasoline of other flammables are kept or stored
(including automobiles).
4. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope
of 1/2 in. per foot (1.27 cm per 30.5 cm). To ensure
vibration or movement does not occur, reinforcement
of the floor may be necessary.
IMPORTANT

MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

When installed in alcove or closet:
Sides, Rear = 0 in. (0 cm)
Top = 0 in. (0 cm)
When installed in closet: Front = 1 in. (2.54 cm)
Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered openings each
60 in (387 cm ), 3 in. (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of
2
2
door.

UNPACKING

1. Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along
the bottom. Remove the carton.
2. Using a rug, blanket or piece of cardboard to protect
the floor, lay the washer on it's back.
3. Remove and save the styrofoam base and shipping
plug.
Shipping
Base Plug
4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position.
5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (122cm) of
the final location.
6. Remove the following from the back panel of the
washer:
4 shipping bolts,
4 spacers,
2 metal "P" clamps,
7. Remove the 4 plugs from the literature pack located
in the drum and install them in the holes vacated by
the packing spacers
NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a later date,
the shipping support hardware must be reinstalled
to prevent shipping damage.
Remove
4 shipping bolts
4 spacers
metal "P" clamps
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