Unpacking Laundry Center - Kenmore 417.6173 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Unpacking Laundry Center

Unpacking Instructions
IMPORTANT
To prevent vibration, possible machine
damage and maximize performance,
the following steps must be completed.
1. If foam tub block has been removed,
reinsert it now and tape the lid securely.
2. Carefully cut the front and back
corners of the left side of the
remaining cardboard.
3. With help from a second person,
carefully tip the laundry center slightly
to the left as shown in the picture be-
low. Remove the foam shipping sup-
port from the base of the unit. Save
packaging foam for future use.
4. Carefully lower laundry center to an
upright position and remove the tape
holding the lid shut. Remove the foam
tub block and other tub contents.
Front
1
15
NOTE
If the laundry center is to be trans-
ported at a later date, the tub blocking
pad, foam base and tub support should
be retained.
5. From the back of the washer, remove
the wire shipping clips securing the
drain hose.
6. DO NOT remove the PLASTIC CLIPS
which secure the drain hose to the right
side of the washer back sheet. It helps
form a standpipe to prevent water
siphoning.
Wire
Clip
7. Carefully move the laundry center
to within four (4) feet of the
final location for the start of the
installation.
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have
more than one person move or lift the
appliance.
Plastic
Clips