Whirlpool WCD3090JW Pedestal Installation Instructions - Page 3
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Installation Instructions Install Pedestal Follow these instructions to install the pedestal on the washer or dryer. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install pedestal. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. To install the washer or dryer onto the pedestal, first thread a locknut onto each foot. Screw each locknut down to the rubber base of the foot. 2. When all 4 locknuts are in place on the feet, screw a foot into each corner brace of the pedestal. Adjust the feet so that the rubber pads extend just below the bottom of the pedestal and keep the pedestal at least 1/8" (3.175 mm) off the floor. NOTE: For more stability, do not raise the bottom of the pedestal any higher than necessary to clear the floor on all four sides. 7a. W asher Installation: If installing the washer on the pedestal, use 4 of these brackets in these locations on the pedestal. To install the brackets, slide the open-ended portion of the bracket over one of the feet of the washer.Center the two prongs of the bracket on top of the foot. Repeat this step with the other three brackets and feet. Use one bracket on each of the four feet to properly secure the washer. Washer foot Pedestal bracket 7b. D ryer Installation: If installing the dryer on the pedestal, use this combination of brackets in these locations on the pedestal. 3. Set the pedestal in its final location. 4. Place a level on the pedestal to ensure that it is level from front to back and side to side. If necessary, adjust the feet up or down to level the pedestal. 5. Once it is level, use a 9/16" (14 mm) open end wrench to thread each locknut to the bottom of each corner brace. Tighten until locked into place. 6. Place the washer or dryer on the pedestal as shown. The front and side edges should line up. For Dryers screw all feet in completely then unscrew 3 full turns. Front To install the brackets, slide the open-ended portion of the bracket over one of the feet of the dryer. Center the two prongs of the bracket on top of the foot. Repeat this step with the other three brackets and feet. Use one bracket on each of the four feet to properly secure the washer. Dryer foot Dryer foot Pedestal bracket 3