Whirlpool WTW5600XW Installation Instructions - Page 7

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12. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. Adjust leveling feet Jam nut Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with beaded tie strap. Level Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise and vibration. 13. 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. Recheck levelness of washer and repeat as needed. 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. 15. Tighten leveling feet Jam nut With washer in 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 14. 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 washer with wooden block. Not Level LEVEL Not Level 7

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Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet
hoses for wall standpipe with beaded tie strap.
LEVEL WASHER
IMPORTANT:
Level washer properly to reduce excess noise
and vibration.
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. Recheck levelness of washer and repeat
as needed.
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.
With washer in 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 14.
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 washer with
wooden block.
13.
Check levelness of washer
Place level here
Place level here
14.
Adjust leveling feet
Jam nut
15.
Tighten leveling feet
Jam nut
Not Level
LEVEL
Not Level
12.
Secure drain hose
Laundry Tub
Standpipe
Wall