Kenmore 2718 Use and Care Guide - Page 6

UNPACKING 1. Cut the shipping carton along the dotted line along the base of the unit. 2. While in the carton carefully lay the washer on its back side. 3. Removethe styrofoam base. 7. Remove the service panel from the front of the washer. 8. Remove the 4 nuts and 6 large washers that attach the 2 yellow shipping braces to the drum and the base. Lift up on the drum and remove the braces (a yellow ribbon surrounds the items to be removed). These braces must be removed to allow the power supply cord to be released from the shipping ring. 4. Carefully return the washer to an upright position and remove the carton. 5. Carefully move the washer to within 4 feet (122cm) of the final location. 6. Remove the following from the back side of the washer: 3 bolts, 3 yellow plastic spacers, 2 or 3 metal "P" clamps. / // / g. Remove the large styrofoam block located under the drum. Lift up on the drum, tilt the base of the foam block inwards toward the rear of the washer until free, then pull it out. ® BOLT 10. Remove and discard the yellow ribbon and label from the front of the washer. © P" CLAMP 11. From the rear of the washer, carefully pull out the power supply cord through the hole in the backsheet. 12. Replace the service panel and screws. NOTE: If the washer is to be transported at a later date, the shipping support hardware must be reinstalled to prevent shipping damage.