Installation Instructions* – Electrolux 15” Pedestal
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WARNING
•Failure to disconnect from power source before stacking could result in personal injury or even death.
•Improper installation of dryer venting could result in personal injury or damage to property.
•To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the washer or dryer.
•Do not stack a dryer on top of washer already installed on pedestal.
1 Materials and Tools Needed for Installation:
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2 Front brackets |
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2 Rear brackets |
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open drawer should not exceed 65 lb. |
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Universal wrench Adjustable wrench |
9/16" or 14 mm |
Phillips screwdriver |
Carpenter’s level |
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box wrench |
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2 Prepare Appliance For Mounting
1.If washer or dryer is new and has not been installed yet, skip to step 4.
2.If dryer is already installed, disconnect dryer from electrical and gas connections and exhaust venting. On models with Steam Option, turn off cold water supply and disconnect water supply hose to dryer.
3.If washer is already installed, disconnect washer from electrical connection. Turn off hot and cold water supply and disconnect hot and cold water supply hoses from water supply outlets. Disconnect drain hose from drain pipe.
NOTE
Due to higher center of gravity of appliance on pedestals, some side-to- side rocking is normal during operation. Vibration can be minimized by assuring appliance is installed properly, including being level and solid on all four (4) legs by following these directions.
carefully lay the appliance on its LEFT and screw |
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4. Protect floor and unit with cardboard or rug and |
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each leg completely into the base. |
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EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one person move or lift the appliance.
IMPORTANT
LEFT SIDE |
RIGHT SIDE |
FRONT |
BACK |
TURN ON TO LEFT SIDE ONLY. DO NOT use open dispenser drawer of washer or dispenser cavity as hand-hold location when tipping washer on its side. Serious damage could occur to your washer.
3 Prepare Pedestal Before Mounting
1.Locate pedestal to within a few inches of its final location.
DO NOT remove foam!
2.Level the pedestal front-to-back and side-to-side by adjusting each leveling leg.
Keep leg extension to a minimum.
Adjustable
Pliers
3.Rock the pedestal from corner-to-corner to check for stability. Repeat leveling and rocking until all four (4) feet are sturdy on the floor and pedestal is level.
4.Without turning the rubber foot, lock each pedestal leg in place by tightening its lock nut tight against the pedestal base.
Lock nut
Raise 
Lower
NOTE
Allow for approximately 5 in. (12.5 cm) behind the pedestal for clearance of back of washer or dryer to the wall. Allow an additional 3/4 in. (2 cm) for water inlet on Steam Model Dryers and additional space if venting dryer upward or downward.
4 Attach Mounting Brackets
Attach front mounting brackets
Attach each front bracket to outer-most set of holes with 2 screws.
Front brackets from kit.
Drawer
Attach rear mounting brackets
Each rear bracket has tabs marked “A” and “B” and 2 arrows indicating bracket direction when mounted on the pedestal.
Direction Indicator
Arrows
Each pedestal has slots in the rear marked “1”, “2” and “3”.
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Slot 1 |
Slot 3
1.Determine your appliance type (washer or dryer).
2.Orient rear brackets for your particular model.
3.Attach each bracket with 2 screws through the holes that line up on pedestal.
Dryer:
Tab A into Slot 1 with arrow pointing to back.
Washer:
Tab A into Slot 1 with arrow pointing to front.
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5 Attach Pedestal to Appliance
1.Turn pedestal on its LEFT side to match orientation to appliance.
2.Slide pedestal up to appliance and line up holes in mounting brackets with holes in appliance base.
3.Attach rear and front brackets to appliance base with supplied screws into aligning holes - one in each front bracket and two in each rear bracket.
4.Using more than one person, carefully return appliance and pedestal to upright position.
5.After retuning appliance upright, loosen each mounting screw going into appliance base. Allow the appliance to settle in the brackets
6and retighten each mounting screw.
Washer
Dryer |
Washer on pedestal:
1.Slide washer/pedestal into place.
2.Check for levelness and rock all four (4) legs again. Repeat until level and solid.
3.Refer to Washer Installation Instructions for complete details on installing water, drain, or electrical.
Dryer on pedestal:
1. Slide dryer/pedestal into place.
2. Check for levelness and rock all four (4) legs again. Repeat until level and solid.
3. Refer to Dryer Installation Instructions for complete details on installing electrical, gas, or 7exhaust venting.
Warranty
Your pedestal is covered by a two year limited warranty. For two years from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this pedestal that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover the following:
•Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in materials or workmanship, or for appliances not in ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions.
•Any Labor or in-home service costs.
•Damages to the finish of appliance or home incurred during transportation or installation, including but not limited to floors, cabinets, walls, etc.
•Damages caused by: services performed by unauthorized service companies; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply, accidents, fires, or acts of God.
If You Need Service
Keep your receipt, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record to establish the warranty period should service be required. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux at the addresses or phone numbers listed in your Use and Care manual.
This warranty only applies in the USA, Puerto Rico and Canada. In the USA and Puerto Rico, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Major Appliances North America, a division of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp. Electrolux authorizes no person to change or add to any obligations under this warranty. Obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Electrolux or an authorized service company. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice.
Product Record
In the space below, record the date of purchase and model number of the product.
Model No.:____________________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
For support in the U.S. call 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287) or visit www.electroluxappliances.com. For support in Canada call 1-800-265-8352 or visit www.electroluxappliances.ca.
P/N: A13990901 (1804)
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