User manual WHIRLPOOL WTW5800BW INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will be exposed to weather or in temperatures below 32° F (0° C). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in low temperatures. See “Washer Care” in your Use and Care Guide for winterizing information. [. . . ] NOTE: To avoid floor damage, set washer onto cardboard before moving it and make sure lid is taped shut. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from shipping carton on floor behind washer. If your washer includes a sound shield, please refer to the instructions included with the sound shield to install it at this time. Attach drain hose to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub. Free power cord Remove the red plastic plug from the black drain port on the back of the washer. if clamp is not already in place on elbow end of drain hose , slide it over end as shown. Squeeze clamp with pliers and slide black elbow end of drain hose onto black drain port and secure with clamp. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown in Step 7. Place drain hose in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to free from rear panel. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to back of washer. 5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe; do not force excess hose into standpipe or lay on bottom of laundry tub. Clear water lines For floor drain installations, you will need to remove the drain hose form from the end of the drain hose. € Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to avoid clogs. Make note of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to washer correctly. [. . . ] If you experience Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for proper installation: Possible Causes Feet may not be in contact with the floor and locked. Solution Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer must be level to operate properly. If flooring is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of plywood under your washer will reduce sound. [. . . ]