Installation Instructiong; Before Installing Pedestal - Whirlpool XHP1000XW0 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INSTALLING PEDESTAL
IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed,
they must be uninstalled.
Uninstalling your washer
To avoid possible damage to the washer, the transport bolts on
the back of the washer must be in place before installing the
pedestal. For more information on transport bolts, see "Remove
Transport System" in washer Use and Care Guide.
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Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
NOTE: If the washer is to be transported, call your local
service center. To avoid suspension and structural damage,
your washer must be properly set up for relocation by a certified
technician.
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Turn off the hot and cold water faucets.
Unplug the power supply cord.
Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the faucets to relieve the water
pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.
. Remove the "HOT" and "COLD" fill hoses from the back of the
washer. Drain the water from the hoses into a bucket.
. Remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub
and drain any water remaining in the hose into a bucket.
. Pull the washer away from the wail so it can be tipped on its
back.
. To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling,
unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the
washer. Lay the washer on its back (make sure that the power
supply cord is not under the washer) so that the cardboard is
under the entire lower back edge of the washer.
. An additional smail amount of water will drain out of the
washer when it is tipped back. Go to "Installing the Pedestal".
Uninstalling your electric dryer
A WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
. Unplug the power supply cord.
. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent
clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent
from the dryer exhaust outlet.
. Pull the dryer away from the wail so that it can be tipped on
its back.
. To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling,
unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the
dryer. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that the power
supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the cardboard
is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer. Go to
"Installing the Pedestal".
Uninstalling your gas dryer
A WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Turn off the gas supply.
3. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent
clamp. Loosen the clamp and genily remove the exhaust vent
from the dryer exhaust outlet.
4. Disconnect the flexible gas supply line from the dryer. Put a
piece of tape over the open ends of the gas line connection
fittings.
5. Pull the dryer away from the wail so that it can be tipped on
its back.
6. To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling,
unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the
dryer. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that the power
supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the cardboard is
under the entire lower back edge of the dryer. Go to "Installing
the Pedestai".
installation of new washer/dryer
A WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
washer/dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
if your washer/dryer is still in the packaging:
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1. Unpacking Washer/Dryer
Washer: Cut plastic film along dotted cut line around the base.
Do not remove the packaging.
Dryer: Cut carton around top and down corners along dotted
cut lines. Lay ail four carton sides on floor. Discard carton top
and corner posts.