WM3090CW OWNER'S MANUAL

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10 INSTALLATION

Choosing the Proper

Location

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rigid enough to support the weight of the washer,

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solid, it may cause severe vibration and noise.

NOTE

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is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oil so

the washer feet cannot slide easily. Leveling feet

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excess vibration and noise due to poor contact with

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x If a drip pan must be used, take extra care to follow

the instructions provided with the drip pan and make

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contact with the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to

properly level the machine may result in increased

vibration and noise during operation.

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washer for installation.

Power Outlet

x The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5 m)

of either side of the washer.

x The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that

the plug is easily accessible.

x Do not overload the outlet with more than one

appliance.

x The outlet must be grounded in accordance with

current electrical wiring codes and regulations.

x Use a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.

NOTE

x It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the

product owner to have a proper outlet installed by

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Flooring

x To minimize noise and vibration, the washer must

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x Allowable slope under the entire washer is a

maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) difference from side to

side or from front to back.

x Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not

recommended.

x Never install the washer on a platform or weakly

supported structure.

NOTE

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minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Concrete

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provided it is built to FHA standards.

Floor Installation

(70 cm)(2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)

27"

1" 1"

(0.5 cm)

(10 cm)

(62.6 cm)

(77 cm)

55"

(139.6 cm)

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at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 inches (10

cm) behind the unit. Be sure to allow for wall, door,

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clearances.

Stacked or Pedestal Installation

30 ¼"

(77 cm)

(10 cm)

27"

(70 cm)

(2.5 cm)

77 ½"

(196.8 cm)

(0.5 cm)

NOTE

x Refer to the instructions packaged with the optional

pedestal kit before installing with a pedestal kit.

x Do not use a drip pan with a pedestal or pedestal

washer installation as it can block the drawer. Using

a drip pan may result in increased vibration and

noise during operation.

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