Maytag MVWP576K Installation Instructions - Page 8

Level Washer

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5. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 2. Adjust leveling feet 44..55"" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie. It is the responsibility of the installer to install and secure the drain hose into the provided plumbing/drain in a manner that will avoid the drain hose coming out of or leaking from the plumbing/drain. LEVEL WASHER IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise and vibration. 1. Check levelness of washer Place level here Place level here If washer is not level: Use a 9/16" or 14 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. 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. 3. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut Move the washer to its final location. Place a level on top edges of washer. Use side seam as a guide to check levelness of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as shown. Rock washer back and forth to make sure all four feet make solid contact with floor. If washer is level, skip to step 3. When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop the washer with a wooden block. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 8

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Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet
hoses for wall standpipe with cable tie.
It is the responsibility of the installer to install and secure the
drain hose into the provided plumbing/drain in a manner that
will avoid the drain hose coming out of or leaking from the
plumbing/drain.
LEVEL WASHER
IMPORTANT:
Level washer properly to reduce excess noise
and vibration.
Move the washer to its final location. Place a level on top
edges of washer. Use side seam as a guide to check levelness
of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as shown. Rock
washer back and forth to make sure all four feet make solid
contact with floor. If washer is level, skip to step 3.
1.
Check levelness of washer
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
5.
Secure drain hose
4.5
"
(114 mm)
4.5"
4.5"
(114 mm)
4.5
"
(113 mm)
4.5"
(114 mm)
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall
If washer is not level:
Use a 9/16" or 14 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.
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.
When washer is level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open-end
or adjustable wrench to turn jam nuts counterclockwise
on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet.
HELPFUL TIP:
You may want to prop the washer
with a wooden block.
3.
Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
2.
Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Place level here
Place level here