Washer Use; Secure The Drain Hose; Level The Washer; Complete Installation - Whirlpool Washer User Instructions

Secure the Drain Hose

1. Drape the power cord over the console.
2. Remove any cardboard used to move washer.
3. Locate the remaining portion of shipping strap (not the end
with the cotter pins) from Step 3 of "Remove Shipping Strap."
Remaining portion of shipping strap
4. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with
the tie strap. Push fastener into the nearest hole in the
shipping strap. (See illustration A or B.)
A B
If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed,
put the hooked end of the drain hose in the standpipe. Tightly
wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the drain
hose. (See illustration C.)

Level the Washer

Properly leveling your washer prevents excessive noise and
vibration.
Install the front leveling feet
1. Prop up the front of the washer about 10.2 cm with a wood
block or similar object. The block needs to support the weight
of the washer.
2. Screw the lock nut onto each foot to within 2.5 cm of the
base.
2.5 cm
3. Screw the feet into the correct holes at the front corner of the
washer until the nuts touch the washer.
NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts until the washer is level.
4. Tilt the washer back and remove the wood block. Gently lower
the washer to the floor.
5. Slide to final location.
6. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least
10.2 cm off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear feet
click into place. Lower the washer to the floor.
7. 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.
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8. 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. Repeat Steps
5 through 8 until washer is level.
9. After the washer is in the final location and level, use a 14 mm
open-end wrench to turn the nuts on the feet tightly against
the washer cabinet.
IMPORTANT: If the nuts are not tight against the washer
cabinet, the washer may vibrate.
1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the
correct electrical supply and the recommended earthing
method. (See "Electrical 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.
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3. Check to be sure you have all of your tools.
4. Check to be sure that the yellow shipping strap was removed
from the back of the washer and used to secure the drain
hose.
5. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
6. Check to be sure the water faucets are on.
7. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
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.
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 your washer, measure ¹ ₂ 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.
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Complete Installation

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
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