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 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.
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.
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.Adjust the leveling feet.Turn all 4 leveling feet in one direction to raise the washer or the other direction to lower it.Check the level again.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.Tighten the locknuts bTurn the locknuts counterclockwise and tighten them when the washer is level.
Using Non-Skid Pads
If you install the washer 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 washer 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 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, level the washer again.