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.
How to Level the Appliance
Position the appliance in its final location.Take special care not to pinch, strain, or crush the water and drain hoses. If you have a carpenter’s level a, you can use it to check that the appliance is level. The slope beneath the appliance should not exceed 1 inch, and all 4 leveling feet must rest firmly on the floor.Adjust the leveling feet.Turn all 4 leveling feet in one direction to raise the appliance or the other direction to lower it.Check the level again.Push or rock the top edges of the appliance gently to make sure the appliance does not rock. If the appliance rocks, readjust the leveling feet.Tighten the locknuts b.Turn the locknuts counterclockwise and tighten them when the appliance is level.Do not raise the front of the appliance with a wood block or similar object. Doing so can cause serious injury or death.
Using Non-Skid Pads
If you install the appliance on a slippery surface, it may move because of excessive vibration. Incorrect leveling may cause malfunction through noise and vibration. If this occurs, install the non-skid pads under the leveling feet and adjust the level.Clean the floor to attach the non-skid pads.Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign objects or moisture. If moisture remains, the non-skid pads may slip.Adjust the level after placing the appliance in the installation area.Place the adhesive side c of the non-skid pad on the floor.It is most effective to install the non-skid pads under the front leveling feet. If it is hard to place the pads under the front leveling feet, place them under the back leveling feet.This side upRemove backingRecheck the appliance’s levelness.Push or rock the top edges of the appliance gently to make sure the appliance does not rock. If the appliance rocks, level the appliance again.