Level Washer - Whirlpool 3LWTW5550 Installation Instructions Manual

12.
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub Standpipe
4.5114 mm"
114 mm
(4.5")
(4.5")
Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet
hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie.

LEVEL WASHER

IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise
and vibration.
13.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
With washer in 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
8
Wall
114 mm
(113 mm)
Place level here
LEVEL Not Level
14.
Adjust leveling feet
4.5"
(4.5")
Jam nut
If washer is not level:
On models with metal feet, use a 14 mm (9/16") open-end or
adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are
about 13 mm (1/2") 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
102 mm (4") with a wood block or similar object that
will support weight of washer.
15.
Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
On models with metal feet, when washer is level, use a
14 mm (9/16") 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.
Models with
metal feet
or
Models with
plastic feet