Leveling The Washer - Kenmore 796.3146 Series Use & Care Manual

LEVELING THE WASHER
The tub of your new washer spins at very high
speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted
movement, the floor must be o _evel, solid surface.
NOTE: Adjust the _eveHng feet only as far as
necessary to _evel the washer.
Extending the feveling feet more
than necessary can cause the
-washer to vibrate.
NOTE: Before installing the
washer, make sure that the floor
is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt,
water and oil so the washer feet
cannot slide easily. Leveling feet
that move or s_ide on the floor can contribute to
excess vibration and noise due to poor contact with
the floor,
All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor.
Attempt to rock the washer from corner to corner
to make sgr.e that^all four leveling feet are in firm
contact wtth the tloor,
I. Position the washer in its final location, taking
special care not to pinch, strain, or crush the
water and drain lines. Place a level across the top
of the washer,
• To check if the washer is level from side to side,
place a level on the back edge of the lid.
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2. Adjust the leveling feet, Turn clockwise to raise
the washer or counterclockwise to lower it.
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3. To make sure that the was:her is properly level,
open: the lid and look from above to see if the
the level.
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