Whirlpool WCD5090JW Pedestal Installation Instructions - Page 2

Installation Requirements

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Installation Requirements Tools and Parts Check that you have the tools and parts necessary for correct installation. Tools required: Location Requirements 7/16" (11 mm) open end wrench (for bracket selflocking nut) and 9/16" (14 mm) open end wrench (for foot locknut) Level Parts supplied: Remove parts from package. Check that all parts were included. Metal pedestal Mounting brackets (4) Carriage bolts (4) Self-locking nuts (4) Feet with rubber caps (4) Locknuts (4) Mounting Bracket for Dryer (1) 2 If the dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage, 6" (152 mm) must be added under the pedestal so that the dryer is 18" (460 mm) above the garage floor. A separate riser, able to support at least 275 lbs. (125 kg), may be required. The entire pedestal must sit completely on the riser. Before Installing Your Pedestal IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they must be uninstalled. Uninstalling Your Washer WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Turn off the water faucet. 3. Slowly loosen the fill hose at the faucet to relieve the water pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water. 4. Pull the washer away from the wall so the pedestal can be placed in its final location. Uninstalling Your Electric Dryer WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Pull the dryer away from the wall so the pedestal can be placed in its final location.

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Location Requirements
Parts supplied:
Remove parts from package. Check that all parts
were included.
Metal pedestal
Carriage bolts (4)
Tools required:
7/16" (11 mm) open end
wrench (for bracket self-
locking nut) and 9/16"
(14 mm) open end wrench
(for foot locknut)
Level
Tools and Parts
Check that you have the tools and parts necessary
for correct installation.
Installation Requirements
Locknuts (4)
Self-locking nuts (4)
Mounting brackets (4)
Feet with rubber caps (4)
If the dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage, 6"
(152 mm) must be added under the pedestal so that the dryer
is 18" (460 mm) above the garage floor. A separate riser, able
to support at least 275 lbs. (125 kg), may be required. The entire
pedestal must sit completely on the riser.
Before Installing Your Pedestal
IMPORTANT:
If your washer and dryer are already installed,
they must be uninstalled.
Uninstalling Your Washer
1.
Unplug the power supply cord.
2.
Turn off the water faucet.
3.
Slowly loosen the fill hose at the faucet to relieve the water
pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.
4.
Pull the washer away from the wall so the pedestal can be
placed in its final location.
Uninstalling Your Electric Dryer
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Pull the dryer away from the wall so the pedestal can be
placed in its final location.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Mounting Bracket for
Dryer (1)