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Leveling the Washer

The tub of the washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a solid, level surface.

Caution

Using the washer without leveling it may cause excess vibration and noise, leading to a washer malfunction.
Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate.

Note

Before installing the washer, make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so the washer feet cannot slide easily. Feet that move or slide on the floor can contribute to excessive vibration and noise.

Contains Topics: How to Level the Washer
Position the washer 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 washer is level. The slope beneath the washer should not exceed 1 inch, and all 4 leveling feet must rest firmly on the floor.Open the lid and look from above to see if the tub is centered.If the tub is not centered, readjust the front feet. If you have a level, check the washer with the level.To check if the washer is level from side to side, place a level on the back edge of the lid.To check if the washer is level from front to back, place a level on the edge where the cabinet side meets the top cover. Do not place the level on the top of the lid. Using these surfaces will result in the washer being unlevel.Adjust the leveling feet.Turn all 4 leveling feet in one direction to raise the washer or the other direction to lower it.Recheck the washer’s levelness.Push or rock the top edges of the washer gently to make sure the washer does not rock. If the washer rocks,readjust the leveling feet.If the lid does not stay open properly, extend the front leveling legs until the washer is level from front to back.