Kenmore 4027 Use and Care Guide - Page 11

LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds.. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a ]eve],solid surface.. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as n_essary to ]eve] the washer. Extending the levelingfeet more than necessary _n cause the washer to vibrate. NOTE: Before installing the washer,make sure the floor is dean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the washer feet can not slide easily Leveling feet that can move o or slide on the floor can contribute to excess Nbration and noise due to poor contact with the floor. See INSTAL_TION OF NON-SKID PADS below for more information.. NOTE: If a drip pan must be used, take extra care to follow the instructionsprovided with the drip pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly level the machine may result in increased vibration and noise during operation. •All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor..Attempt to rock the washer from corner to corner to make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact w_h the floor.. 3. Once the washer is level from side to side and front to bad,{, use the adjusting wrench to tighten all four iock nuts securely to prevent the legs from getting out of adjustment during operation. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor. NOTE: To make sure that the washer is properly level, run the washer with a test load: place a medium-sized load of laundry in the machine. Then press POWER, select RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/PAUSE button. See the following sections for additional information on cycie selection and operation. Verify that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during the spin cycie, ff the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet, while the washer is spinning, until the vibrations are reduced to a minimum. INSTALLATION OF NON-SKiD PADS Some floor surfaces are too slippery to prevent the washer from moving on the floor during heavily unbalanced loads. While it is normal for an occasional load to be out of ba]an_, excess noise and vibration can result from the washer moving out of position. If these conditions are encountered, follow the instructions below for installation of the non-skid pads. These pads will help prevent the washer i. Pos_ion the washer in the final location, taking special care to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines..Place from moving during heavy out of balance conditions thereby reducing noise and vibration. a level across the top of the washer.. _q This side up Stick adhesive side to floor Remove backing ,,_ Raise Lower i_ $ Place the pads under both front feet. 2. Loosen locknuts using the wrenchon all 4 leveling feet unBI you can turn the feet with the included wrench. Turning the leveling foot clod