Whirlpool WTW8500BW - Manuel (Page 6)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you start: remove shipping materials.
It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper
operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer.
NOTE: To avoid floor damage during installation, set the washer
onto cardboard before moving across the floor.
IMPORTANT:
■ Be sure the foam shipping base has been removed from the
bottom of the washer as directed in the “Remove Shipping
Base and Packing Ring” section.
■
If foam shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is
secured with tape before laying washer on its back.
■ Removing the foam shipping base is necessary for proper
operation.
Place cardboard supports from shipping carton on floor
behind washer for support. Secure the lid with tape. Using
two or more people, tip the washer onto its back and place
on cardboard supports. Remove foam shipping base. Then,
set washer back upright, and remove the tape from the lid
so that you can open the lid and remove the foam packing
ring from the washer tub.
NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in case you need to move
the washer in the future.
1.
Remove shipping base
and packing ring
REMOVE SHIPPING BASE
AND PACKING RING
CONNECT DRAIN HOSE
Gently pull hose out of back of washer cabinet from top until
end emerges.
IMPORTANT: Do not force excess drain hose back into rear
of washer.
IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the drain hose helps
to avoid water leakage and damage to your floors. The drain
hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the
washer cabinet.
1.
Remove drain hose from washer
cabinet