Whirlpool 8316473A Washer User Manual


 
7
Level the Washer
Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and vibration.
Install the Front Leveling Feet
1. Prop up the front of the washer about 10.2 cm (4") with a
wood block or similar object. The block needs to support the
weight of the washer.
2. Screw the locknut onto each foot to within 2.5 cm (1") of the
foot base.
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. Tilt the washer back and remove the wood block. Gently lower
the washer to the floor.
Steps in Final Location
1. Slide the washer to its final location.
2. Tilt the washer forward until the rear of the washer is at least
10.2 cm (4") off the floor. You may hear the self-adjusting rear
feet click into place. Lower the washer to the floor.
3. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the
top edges of the washer, first side to side, then front to back.
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 its final location and level, use a 14 mm
or ⁹⁄₁₆" 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.
A.Threaded holes for feet
A
10.2 cm
(4")
2.5 cm
(1")
A. Self-adjusting feet
A
10.2 cm
(4")