Kenmore 4031 Use and Care Guide - Page 11

LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washerspins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a level, solid surface. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate. sure the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, NdnioOrtt,TswElida:etBeereaafosnridleyo.inilLssteasvloleinltihgnegthwfeeaewst hathesarhtfeecrae,mnt camaknoeve o __ or slide on the floor can contribute to excess vibration and noise due to poor contact _j '--_JJ\,[!\_I j with the floor. See INSTALLATION OF __ NON-SKID PADS below for more information. NOTE: If a drip pan must be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided 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 with the floor. 3. Once the washer is level from side to side and front to back, use the adjusting wrench to tighten all four lock 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 cycle selection and operation. Verify that the washer does not rock or vibrate excessively during the spin cycle. If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust the leveling feet, while the washer is spinning, until the vibrations are reduced to a minimum. Leveling Feet Leveling Feet 1. Position the washer in the final location, taking special care to not pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain lines. Place a level across the top of the washer. INSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS (optional) 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 balance, 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 from moving during heavy out of balance conditions thereby reducing noise and vibration. Non-skid pads This side up . Raise Lower ,, 2. Loosen locknuts using the wrench on all 4 leveling feet until you can turn the feet with the included wrench. Turning the leveling foot clockwise lowers the foot and raises the washer; turning the foot counterclockwise raises the foot and lowers the washer. Raise or lower the leveling feet until the washer is level from side to side and front to back. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor. Use a level when adjusting the feet to make sure the washer is level. NOTE: If you are installing the washer on the optional pedestal, the washer leveling feet should be fully retracted. Use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the washer. 11 Stick adhesive side to floor emove backing Place the pads under both front feet.