Whirlpool WFW5090GW Installation Guide - Page 23

Level Washer

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12. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Rock washer to test foot contact 4.451"/2" (114 mm) 41/2" (114 mm) 41./52" (1143 mm) Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hose for wall standpipe with cable tie. Level Washer Leveling your washer properly reduces excess noise and vibration. 13. Check levelness of washer Place level here on either side Grip washer from top and rock back and forth, making sure all four feet are firmly on floor. Repeat, rocking washer from side to side. If washer rocks, go to Step 15 and adjust leveling feet. If all four feet are in firm contact with floor, go to Step 17. 15. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Remove cardboard from beneath washer. Place a level on top edges of washer, checking each side and front. If not level, tip washer and adjust feet up or down as shown in steps 15 and 16, repeating as necessary. If washer is not level, use a 1/2" or 13 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. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 23

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Level Washer
Leveling your washer properly reduces excess noise and
vibration.
Remove cardboard from beneath
washer. Place a level on top edges of washer, checking each
side and front. If not level, tip washer and adjust feet up or
down as shown in steps 15 and 16, repeating as necessary.
13.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
on either side
14.
Rock washer to test foot contact
Grip washer from top and rock back and forth, making sure all
four feet are firmly on floor. Repeat, rocking washer from side
to side. If washer rocks, go to Step 15 and adjust leveling feet.
If all four feet are in firm contact with floor, go to Step 17.
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet
hose for wall standpipe with cable tie.
12.
Secure drain hose
4.5
"
(114 mm)
4
1
/
2
"
(114 mm)
4
1
/
2
"
(114 mm)
4.5
"
(113 mm)
4
1
/
2
"
(114 mm)
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
If washer is not level, use a 1/2" or 13 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.
15.
Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut