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Leveling the Appliance

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  • Use long-sleeved gloves and safety glasses.

  • The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when installing the appliance.

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Checking the Level

Position the appliance in the final location and place a level across the top of the appliance.LevelLeveling FeetAll four leveling feet must rest solidly on the floor. Gently push on the top corners of the appliance to make sure that the appliance does not rock from corner to corner.Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the appliance. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary may cause the appliance to vibrate.To ensure that the appliance provides optimal drying performance, it must be level. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface.

Adjusting the Leveling Feet

Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling feet. Unscrew the legs to raise the appliance or screw in the legs to lower it. Raise or lower with the leveling feet until the appliance is level from side to side and front to back. Make sure that all four leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor.If you are installing the appliance on the optional pedestal, you must use the leveling feet on the pedestal to level the appliance. The appliance leveling feet should be fully retracted.