Whirlpool 8566930A Washer User Manual


 
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3. Lower right front foot until it contacts the floor. By hand, firmly
rotate foot as much as an additional 1½ turns. The other three
feet have been preset at the factory.
4. Check the levelness of the washer by first placing a level on
the lid near the console. Next, place the level on the side of
the washer in the crease between the top of the washer and
the cabinet.
Level the front.
Level the side.
5. If the washer is not level, move the washer out slightly, tip
back, prop up the front of the washer on a wood block.
Adjust the feet up or down as necessary by twisting the feet.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 until washer is level.
6. Use a /₁₆" or 14 mm open-end wrench to turn the locknut
counterclockwise on the foot tightly against the washer
cabinet.
IMPORTANT: If the locknut is not tight against the washer
cabinet, the washer may vibrate.
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. Keep the foam packing ring from the washer tub in case you
need to move the washer in the future. Dispose of/recycle all
packaging materials.
5. Check that the water faucets are on.
6. Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
8. Remove any protective film or tape remaining on the washer.
9. Read Washer Use.
10. To test and to clean your washer, measure ¹⁄₂ of the detergent
manufacturers recommended amount of powdered or liquid
detergent for a medium-sized load and pour it into the
detergent dispenser. Close the lid. Press POWER. Select a
normal cycle and press Start. Allow it to complete one whole
cycle.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING