OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR
and vibration, the washer
a solidly constructed floor.
Allowable slope under the
• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not
• Never install the washer on a
supported structure. Use only an approved
accessory pedestal as described
Please note that the floor must be strong
and rigid enough to support the weight of the
washer when fully loaded, without flexing or
bouncing. If your floor has too much flex in it,
you may need to reinforce it to make it more
rigid. A floor that is adequate for a top-loading
washer may not be rigid enough for a front-
the difference in the spin
speed and direction. If the floor is not solid, your
washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel
the vibration throughout your house.
Required Dimensions for Installation
If you are installing your washer
using an optional pedestal base or stacking
manual or to the instructions for your pedestal
or stacking kit before proceeding with the
Required Dimensions for Installation
washer, make sure the floor is
clean, dry and free of dust, dirt,
water and oils so the washer feet
that can move or slide on the
to excess vibration and noise due to poor contact
to follow the instructions
provided with the drip pan
and make sure the leveling
feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with
the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly
level the machine may result in increased vibration
and noise during operation.