Maytag MHWE301YG Installation Guide - Page 9

Complete Installation, Checklist

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18. Adjust leveling feet Lower Washer Jam nut Raise Washer If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 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. 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. 19. Tighten leveling feet with jam nut 20. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Jam nut When washer is level and all four feet are firmly in contact with the floor, use a 9/16" or 14 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 q Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Check that all parts supplied are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. q Check that you have all of your tools. q Check that transport bolts and plastic spacer materials were completely removed from back of washer. q Check that both hot and cold hoses are attached and water faucets are on. q Check for leaks around faucets, valves, and inlet hoses. q Remove protective film, tape, or any packaging material remaining on washer. q Check that washer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. q Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. q Read "Using Your Washer" in your Washer Use and Care Guide. q To test and clean your washer, press POWER and choose the NORMAL cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium-size load. 9

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COMPLETE INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
q
Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct
electrical supply and recommended grounding method.
q
Check that all parts supplied are now installed. If there is an
extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
q
Check that you have all of your tools.
q
Check that transport bolts and plastic spacer materials were
completely removed from back of washer.
q
Check that both hot and cold hoses are attached and water
faucets are on.
q
Check for leaks around faucets, valves, and inlet hoses.
q
Remove protective film, tape, or any packaging material
remaining on washer.
q
Check that washer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
q
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
q
Read “Using Your Washer” in your Washer Use and Care
Guide.
q
To test and clean your washer, press POWER and choose
the NORMAL cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE
detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount
for a medium-size load.
If washer is not level, use a 9/16" or 14 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. 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.
When washer is level and all four feet are firmly in contact with
the floor, use a 9/16" or 14 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.
18.
Adjust leveling feet
Raise
Washer
Lower
Washer
Jam nut
19.
Tighten leveling feet with jam nut
Jam nut
20.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet