Level Washer; Connect Drain Hose - Maytag MAT23CS Instructions Manual

LEVEL WASHER

IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise
and vibration.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Move the washer to 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.
Place level here
Place level here
2. Use a 14 mm or 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.
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.
Jam nut Jam nut
3. When washer is level, use a 14 mm or 9/16" open-end
or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise
on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet.
Jam nut
Jam nut
Place level here
Place level here

CONNECT DRAIN HOSE

Proper routing of the drain hose avoids damage to your floor
due to water leakage.
Remove drain hose from the washer basket
1. Remove cap from the washer drain port on the back
of the washer.
2. If clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose,
slide it over end as shown.
3. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide elbow end of drain
hose onto washer drain port and secure with clamp.
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