Whirlpool WTW5100VQ Installation Instructions - Page 8

2. Screw the locknut onto each foot to within 1" (2.5 cm) of the foot base. 1" (2.5 cm) 3. Screw the feet into the threaded holes at the front corner of the washer until the nuts touch the washer. Twist the feet to install. NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts until the washer is level. 4. If the washer is not level, move the washer out slightly, tip back, prop up the front of the washer with the wood block and adjust the feet up or down as necessary by twisting the feet. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the washer or counterclockwise to lower the washer. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until washer is level. 5. After the washer is in the nal location and level, use a 9⁄16" or 14 mm open-end wrench to turn the nuts counterclockwise on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet. IMPORTANT: If the nuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate. 4. Tilt the washer back and remove the wood block. Gently lower the washer to the oor. Steps in nal location 1. Slide the washer to its nal location. 2. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least 4" (10.2 cm) off the oor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear feet click into place. Lower the washer to the oor. Complete Installation 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See "Electrical Requirements." 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 3. Check that you have all of your tools. 4. Check that the yellow shipping materials were completely removed from the lower back of the washer. 5. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 6. Check that the water faucets are on. 7. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. A 4" (10.2 cm) A. Self-adjusting feet 3. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the top edges of the washer, rst side to side, then front to back. 8. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 9. Remove the protective lm on the console and any tape remaining on the washer. 10. Read "Washer Use" in the Washer User Instructions. 11. To test and to clean your washer, measure 1⁄2 of the normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into the washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). Close the lid. Select any cycle, and then pull the cycle control knob out to start the washer. Allow it to complete one whole cycle. 8