Maytag MHP1000SQ - Manuel (Page 3)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BefoRe InstallIng Pedestal
ImPoRtant: If your washer and dryer are already installed,
they must be uninstalled.
uninstalling your washer
note : If the washer is to be transported, call your local service
center. To prevent suspension and structural damage, your
machine must be properly set up for relocation by a certified
technician.
Turn off the hot and cold water faucets. 1.
Unplug the power supply cord. 2.
Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the faucets to relieve the water 3.
pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.
Remove the “HOT” and “COLD” fill hoses from the back of 4.
the washer. Drain the water from the hoses into a bucket.
Remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub 5.
and drain any water remaining in the hose into a bucket.
Pull the washer away from the wall so it can be tipped on its 6.
back.
Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the 7.
pedestal carton. Lay the washer on its back (make sure that
the power supply cord is not under the washer) so that the
cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the washer.
An additional small amount of water will drain out of the 8.
washer when it is tipped back. Go to “Installing the Pedestal”
section.
uninstalling your electric dryer
Unplug the power supply cord. 1.
Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent 2.
clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent
from the dryer exhaust outlet.
Pull the dryer away from the wall so that it can be tipped on
3.
its back.
Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the 4.
pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that
the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the
cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer.
Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.
uninstalling your gas dryer
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Turn off the gas supply.
3. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent
clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent
from the dryer exhaust outlet.
4. Disconnect the flexible gas supply line from the dryer. Put a
piece of tape over the open ends of the gas line connection
fittings.
5. Pull the dryer away from the wall so that it can be tipped on
its back.
6. Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard cut from
the pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure
that the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that
the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the
dryer. Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
3