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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the washer before servicing.

• Never start the washer with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be

reconnected to ensure that the washer is properly grounded.

• Motor not grounded! Disconnect electric power before servicing motor.

W485

WARNING

Section 5

Adjustments

IMPORTANT: When reference is made to

directions (right or left) in this manual, it is from

operator’s position facing front of washer.

20. Cabinet Leveling Legs

a. Place washer in position on a solid, sturdy and

level floor. Installing the washer on any type

of carpeting, soft tile, a platform, or other

weak support structures is not recommended.

b. Place level on washer, refer to Figure 12, and

check if washer is level from side to side and

front to back.

NOTE: Level must rest on raised portion of top

panel. Refer to Figure 12.

c. If washer is not level, tilt washer to access

front and rear leveling legs. For easier access

to leveling legs, prop up washer with wooden

block. Refer to Figure 12.

d. Loosen locknuts and adjust the leveling legs

until the washer is level from side to side and

front to back (using a level). Make sure

washer does not rock. Refer to Figure 12.

e. Tighten the locknuts securely against the

washer base. If the locknuts are not tight,

washer will move out of position during

operation.

f. Place rubber feet on all four leveling legs.

Refer to Figure 12.

g. Verify that washer doesn’t rock.

DO NOT slide washer across floor if the

leveling legs have been extended, as legs

and base could become damaged.

W248

CAUTION

Use of the dispenser drawer or washer door

as a handle in the transportation of the

washer may cause damage to the dispenser

or door.

W185

CAUTION

Figure 12

FLW2114N

FLW2125N

FRONT CONTROL WASHERS REAR CONTROL WASHERS

Leveling

Leg

Leveling

Leg

Level

Washer

Base

Locknut

Rubber

Foot