Secure The Drain Hose; Level The Washer - Whirlpool W10038070 Installation Instructions Manual

Secure the Drain Hose

1. Remove the shipping strap from the power cord. Drape the
power cord over the console.
2. Remove any cardboard used to move washer.
Beaded tie strap
3. Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or drain standpipe
with the beaded tie strap. Push fastener into the nearest hole
in the beaded tie strap. See view A or B.
A
If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed,
put the formed end of the drain hose into the standpipe.
Tightly wrap the tie strap around the water inlet hoses and the
drain hose. See view C.

Level the Washer

Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and
vibration.
Install the Front Leveling Feet
1. Prop up the front of the washer about 10.2 cm (4") with a
wood block or similar object. The block needs to support the
weight of the washer.
A. Threaded holes for feet
B C
10.2 cm
(4")
A
2. Screw the locknut onto each foot to within 2.5 cm (1") of the
foot base.
2.5 cm
(1")
3. Screw the feet into the threaded holes at the front corner of
the washer until the nuts touch the washer. Twist the feet to
install.
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.
Steps in Final Location
1. Slide the washer to its final location.
2. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least
10.2 cm (4") off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear
feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor.
A. Self-adjusting feet
3. 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.
10.2 cm
(4")
A
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