Maytag MHW6630MBK Owners Manual - Page 16

Complete Installation Checklist, Adjust leveling feet, Tighten leveling feet

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15. Adjust leveling feet WARNING If washer is not level, use a 9/16" (14.3 mm) open-end or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts clockwise on feet until they are about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to raise the washer. Do not exceed 2" (50 mm) from bottom of foot to bottom of cabinet. Recheck levelness of washer and that all four feet are firmly in contact with the floor. Repeat as needed. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop up front of washer about 4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer. 16. Tighten leveling feet Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 17. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet When washer is level and all four feet are firmly in contact with the floor, use a 9/16" (14.3 mm) 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 again with a wooden block. Complete Installation Checklist � Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. � Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. � Check that you have all of your tools. � Check that shipping materials were completely removed from washer. � Check that the washer is level. � Check that water faucets are on. � Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. � Remove protective film from console and any tape remaining on washer. � Check that washer is plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. � Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. � Read the "Washer Maintenance and Care" section. � To test and clean your washer, press Power and choose the Quick cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 16

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15. Adjust leveling feet
If
washer
is
not
level,
use
a
9/16"
(14.3
mm)
open-end
or
adjustable
wrench
to
turn
jam
nuts
clockwise
on
feet
until
they
are
about
1/2"
(13
mm)
from
the
washer
cabinet.
Then
turn
the
leveling
foot
clockwise
to
lower
the
washer
or
counterclockwise
to
raise
the
washer.
Do
not
exceed
2"
(50
mm)
from
bottom
of
foot
to
bottom
of
cabinet.
Recheck
levelness
of
washer
and
that
all
four
feet
are
firmly
in
contact
with
the
floor.
Repeat
as
needed.
HELPFUL
TIP:
You
may
want
to
prop
up
front
of
washer
about
4"
(102
mm)
with
a
wood
block
or
similar
object
that
will
support
weight
of
washer.
16. Tighten leveling feet
When washer is level and all four feet are firmly in contact
with the floor, use a 9/16" (14.3 mm) 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 again with a
wooden block.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
17. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet
Complete Installation Checklist
Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct
electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through steps to see what was skipped.
Check that you have all of your tools.
Check that shipping materials were completely removed from
washer.
Check that the washer is level.
Check that water faucets are on.
Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
Remove protective film from console and any tape remaining
on washer.
Check that washer is plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
Read the “Washer Maintenance and Care” section.
To test and clean your washer, press Power and choose the
Quick cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent.
Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a
medium-size load.