Whirlpool 4GWTW4740 Installation Instructions Manual page 8

LEVEL WASHER
IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise
and vibration.
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3.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here Place level here
Move the washer to its final location. Place a level on top
edges of washer. Use side seam as a guide to check levelness
of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as shown. Rock
washer back and forth to make sure all four feet make solid
contact with floor. If washer is level, skip to step 15, (on
models with metal feet) or step 16 (on models with plastic
feet).
Not Level LEVEL Not Level
4. Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Models with
metal feet
Models with
plastic feet
if washer is not level:
On models with metal feet, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end or
adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they
are about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Then turn the
leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise
to raise the washer.
On models with plastic feet, use adjustable pliers to turn the
plastic leveling foot counterclockwise to lower the washer or
clockwise to raise the washer. On all models, recheck levelness
of washer and repeat as needed.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop up front of washer
about 4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object that
will support weight of washer.
15. Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
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On models with metal feet, when washer is level, use a
9/16" or 14 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn jam
nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer
cabinet.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with
wooden block.