Maytag MVWB300WQ Installation Instructions - Page 8

Check levelness of washer, Adjust levelness of washer, Plug into a grounded, prong outlet

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3. Check levelness of washer Place level here 4. Adjust levelness of washer Place level here Check the levelness of the washer. First, place a level on the lid near the console. Then place the level on the side of the washer in the crease between the top of the washer and the cabinet. If the washer is not level, move the washer out slightly, tip back and prop up the front of the washer with a wood block. Adjust the right front foot by loosening the locknut with a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end wrench, then twisting the foot up or down as needed.After the washer is level, make sure all 4 feet are in firm contact with the floor by gently rocking it back and forth and side to side. Adjust the feet if necessary, then using the wrench again, turn the locknuts counterclockwise on the foot to tighten to the washer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may have to adjust the back feet to level the washer. If you are installing the washer in a tight or hard to reach area, you may have to move the washer out to reach the feet comfortably. You may wish to lock the back feet before moving the washer back into place. IMPORTANT: If the locknuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet 8

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Check the levelness of the washer. First, place a level
on the lid near the console. Then place the level on the side
of the washer in the crease between the top of the washer
and the cabinet.
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
3.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
If the washer is not level, move
the washer out slightly, tip back
and prop up the front of the washer with a wood block.
Adjust the right front foot by loosening the locknut
with a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end wrench, then twisting
the foot up or down as needed.After the washer is level,
make sure all 4 feet are in firm contact with the floor
by gently rocking it back and forth and side to side. Adjust
the feet if necessary, then using the wrench again, turn
the locknuts counterclockwise on the foot to tighten
to the washer cabinet.
HELPFUL TIP:
You may have to adjust the back feet to level
the washer. If you are installing the washer in a tight or hard
to reach area, you may have to move the washer out to reach
the feet comfortably. You may wish to lock the back feet
before moving the washer back into place.
IMPORTANT:
If the locknuts are not tight against the washer
cabinet, the washer may vibrate.
4.
Adjust levelness of washer
Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet
5.