Level The Washer; Complete Installation - Whirlpool GHW9100L Service Manual

Level the Washer

Properly leveling your washer prevents excessive
noise and vibration.
1. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a
level on the top edge of the washer, first side-to-
side, then front-to-back.
If the washer is against a wall, move the washer out
slightly before tipping back. If the washer is not level,
first prop the front with a wood block (2" x 4") and ad-
just the feet as necessary; then prop the back and
adjust feet as necessary. Repeat this step until washer
is level.
2. After the washer is level, use a 5/8 in. (17 mm)
open-end wrench to turn the nuts on the feet tightly
against the washer cabinet. All 4 feet must be tight-
ened. If the nuts are not tight against the washer
cabinet, the washer may vibrate.
3. Slide the washer to its final location.
4. Confirm the levelness of the washer.

Complete Installation

1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that
you have the correct electrical supply and the
recommended grounding method. (See "Electri-
cal Requirements.")
2. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If
there is an extra part, go back through the steps
to see which step was skipped.
! WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground plug.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or electrical shock.
3. Check to be sure you have all of your tools.
4. Dispose/recycle all packaging materials.
5. Check to be sure the water faucets are on.
6. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
8. Read "Washer Use & Care Manual."
To test and to clean your washer, measure ½ the
normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid
High Efficiency (HE) detergent or ¼ the normal
recommended amount of regular powdered or liquid
detergent. Pour the detergent into the detergent
dispenser. Select NORMAL/CASUAL, and then
select START. Allow the washer to complete one
whole cycle.
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