Before Installing
Choosing the Proper Location
Check the following requirements for the install location before installing the appliance.Allow for sufficient space between the walls and the appliance for installation.Make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so the leveling feet cannot slide easily. Leveling feet that can move or slide on the floor can contribute to excess vibration and noise.If the floor has too much flex, reinforce it to make it more rigid. If the floor is not solid, it may cause severe vibration and noise.If a drain pan must be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided with the drain pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with the pan. Use of drain pans and failure to properly level the appliance may result in increased vibration and noise during operation.
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Material
Connecting Electric Dryers
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, property damage, injury to persons, or death when using this appliance, fulfill the following requirements.
Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses
Connecting the Drain Hose
Connect the drain hose to either a standpipe or laundry tub.The drain hose should always be properly secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage.The drain must be installed in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations.Make sure that the drain hose is not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked.The end of the drain hose should be located a minimum of 24" (61 cm) and a maximum of 96" (244 cm) above the bottom of the washer. For best results, locate the end of the drain hose no higher than 66" (168 cm) above the bottom of the washer. As the drain outlet is raised beyond 66" (168 cm), the drain function will be increasingly affected.If you are experiencing backflow or residual water in the dryer reservoir, try reducing the height of the dryer drain hose end to lower than 38" above the base of the washer.Never create an airtight seal between the hose and the drain with tape or other means. If no air gap is present, water can be siphoned out of the drum resulting in poor wash/rinse performance or clothing damage.
Leveling the Appliance
The drum of the washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a solid, level surface.Using the appliance without leveling it may cause excess vibration and noise, leading to an appliance malfunction.Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the appliance. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the appliance to vibrate.Before installing the appliance, make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so the appliance feet cannot slide easily. Feet that move or slide on the floor can contribute to excessive vibration and noise.
Final Installation Check
Disassembly