12 INSTALLATION
NOTE
• Refer to the instructions packaged with the
optional pedestal kit before stacking appliance
on pedestal.
• Do not use a drain pan with a pedestal or
pedestal washer installation as it can block the
drawer. Using a drain pan may result in
increased vibration and noise during operation.
• If the appliance is installed in an area where the
temperature is above or below the
recommended operating temperature range, it
may result in longerdrying times or poor drying
performance.
Unpacking and Removing
Shipping Material
Remove all shipping materials from the washer for
proper operation and inspect it for shipping
damage.
CAUTION
• Failure to remove shipping materials can cause
excessive noise and vibration.
Unpacking Shipping Material
*Some models do not ship with drum support.
Lift the washer off the foam base.
• After removing the carton and shipping
material, lift the washer off the foam base.
• Make sure the plastic drum support
off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom
of the washer.
• If you must lay the washer down to remove the
carton base
, always protect the side of the
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washer and lay it carefully on its side. Do not lay
the washer on its front or back.
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Removing Shipping Material
1
Remove the bolt assemblies.
• Starting with the bottom two shipping bolts
, use the included wrench to fully loosen
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all 3 shipping bolts by turning them
counterclockwise.
• Remove the bolt assemblies (bolts and
retainers) by wiggling them slightly while
pulling them out.
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Install the hole caps.
• Locate the hole caps
accessory pack or attached to the back of
the washer. Install the caps in the holes left
by the bolt assemblies.
CAUTION
• Once removed, save the bolt assemblies for
future use. To prevent damage to internal
components, do not transport the washer
without reinstalling the shipping bolts. Failure to
remove shipping bolts and retainers may cause
severe vibration and noise, which can lead to
permanent damage to the washer.
NOTE
• The power cord is secured to the back of the
washer with a shipping bolt to help prevent
operation with shipping bolts in place.
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