Whirlpool WGT3300XQ Installation Guide - Page 19

Level Washer/dryer

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Level Washer/DRYER IMPORTANT: Level washer/dryer properly to reduce excess noise and vibration. 1. Check levelness of washer/dryer 3. Tighten leveling feet Place level here Place level here Jam nut With washer/dryer in its final location, place a level on top edges of washer/dryer. Use side seam as a guide to check levelness of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as shown. Rock washer/dryer back and forth to make sure all four feet make solid contact with floor. If washer/dryer is level, skip to step 2. When washer/dryer 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/dryer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer/dryer with a wooden block. 4. F asten washer/dryer to floor (if needed) Not Level LEVEL 2. Adjust leveling feet Not Level Jam nut For mobile home use: Washer/dryers with gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Kit. See "Tools and Parts" section for information on ordering. If washer/dryer 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/dryer cabinet. Then turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer/dryer or counterclockwise to raise the washer/dryer. Recheck levelness of washer/dryer and repeat as needed. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop up front of washer/dryer about 4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer/dryer. 19

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LEVEL WASHER/DRYER
IMPORTANT:
Level washer/dryer properly to reduce excess
noise and vibration.
If washer/dryer 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/dryer cabinet. Then
turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer/dryer or
counterclockwise to raise the washer/dryer. Recheck levelness
of washer/dryer and repeat as needed.
HELPFUL TIP:
You may want to prop up front of washer/dryer
about 4" (102 mm) with a wood block or similar object that
will support weight of washer/dryer.
With washer/dryer in its final location, place a level on top
edges of washer/dryer. Use side seam as a guide to check
levelness of sides. Check levelness of front using lid, as
shown. Rock washer/dryer back and forth to make sure all
four feet make solid contact with floor. If washer/dryer is level,
skip to step 2.
1.
Check levelness of washer/dryer
Place level here
Place level here
2.
Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
When washer/dryer 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/dryer cabinet.
HELPFUL TIP:
You may want to prop washer/dryer with
a wooden block.
3.
Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
For mobile home use:
Washer/dryers with gas dryers must
be securely fastened to the floor.
Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation
Kit. See “Tools and Parts” section for information on ordering.
4.
Fasten washer/dryer to floor
(if needed)