Maytag Duet Installation Instructions Manual page 5

4. If your washer or dryer has feet installed, remove them. Do
5. Partially install 2 of the #12 x
not install the feet that came with a new washer or dryer.
in the lower holes. Leave a space of about
the screw head and the bottom of the washer or dryer.
A
C
A. Washer bottom
B. Dryer bottom
6. Tip the pedestal on C. Install screws
its back and move it
against the washer
or dryer bottom.
Slide the pedestal's
keyhole slots over
the lower 2 partially
7. Position the
installed screws.
pedestal toward the
front of the washer
or dryer and install
the 2 remaining hex-
head sheet metal
screws. Do not
8. Align the sides of
tighten completely.
the pedestal so that they are even with the sides of the
washer or dryer. Reach inside the pedestal drawer opening
9. Tip the washer or dryer back to its upright position. Remove
and securely tighten all 4 pedestal screws.
and discard packaging including washer's plastic film, corner
10. Slide the washer or dryer close to its final location.
posts and top cap.
11. Follow the Installation Instructions that came with your model
to finish installing or reinstalling your washer or dryer (hoses,
12. Level the washer or dryer from side to side and front to back.
vents, etc.).
NOTE: Make sure all 4 pedestal feet are in solid contact with
the floor.
Place a level on the top. Locate the
the top of each pedestal foot. Reach inside the pedestal and
use a 1 ⁄ " hex-head
4
ratchet or open-end
wrench to adjust the
feet up or down as
needed to level the
washer or dryer.
The washer or dryer
should not move
front to back, side to
side, or diagonally
when pushed on its
top edges.
5 ⁄ " hex head sheet metal screws
8
3 ⁄ " (1 cm) between
8
B
C
A
A. Lower screws in keyhole slots.
1 ⁄ " hex-head screws on
4
13. When the washer or dryer is level,
use a 9 ⁄ " open-end wrench to
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securely tighten all 4 locknuts
against the pedestal. The locknuts
must be tightened to prevent
vibration. Recheck that the washer
or dryer is level. The washer or
dryer should not move front to back, side to side, or
14. Pull both drawer slides out and reassemble the drawer to the
diagonally when pushed on its top edges.
drawer slides with the 2 hex-head screws.
NOTE: Use of the divider is optional.
15. Remove the divider from
the bag.
16. Place the divider in the
drawer at the desired
location.
17. Close the drawer.
A
A. Locknut
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