GE FPDW15, FPDW152 Installation Guide

Washer & Dryer 15" Drawer Pedestal Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions

This kit is intended to be installed by persons having electrical and mechanical training
and a level of knowledge considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Many important safety messages are

provided in these instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

Tools Needed:
Level

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD

Two or more people may be required to move and
install the washer & dryer onto pedestals.
Failure to comply may cause back or other injury.

9/16" Open end wrench

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Remove the installation hardware from

the plastic bag.

14 Screws #10

(washer / dryer)

2 Rear Brackets
(dryer)

2 Rear Brackets

_--'_ (washer)

2 Front Brackets

(washer / dryer)

2 Spacer Plates
(washer - if needed)

DOn Washer models with METAL LOCK NUTS

on the leveling legs, remove them from the
leveling legs before installing the washer on

the pedestal. Mounting holes will not align

with lock nuts in place.
After removing the lock nuts, make sure the

leveling legs are threaded fully into the washer
base.

D On washer or dryer models with PLASTIC

LEVELING LEGS, make sure the leveling

legs are threaded fully into the base.

Turn plastic leveling legs
tight to the base

D Attach the appropriate rear brackets to the
pedestal with four #10 screws (2 per bracket).

dryer

Do not

remove this

washer

A. Remove

locknuts U" B. Turneach 1_

from each leg tight to
washer leg the base

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D Attach the front brackets and spacer plates to

the pedestal with four #10 screws (2 per bracket).
Note: spacer plates are only for washers.

spacer plate
(only for

washers)

H Set the unit down onto the pedestal making
sure the base of the unit is behind the front

brackets of the pedestal.

D Engage the slots in the rear of the dryer with
the tabs of the rear brackets on the pedestal or

align the holes in the rear of the washer with the
slots of the rear brackets on the pedestal.

NOTE: If the washer or dryer were previously
installed, disconnect power cord from outlet,

inlet hoses from water faucets and exhaust
duct from dryer. Tape the drain hose to the top

of the washer to prevent water running out on
the floor.

D Using two or more people, carefully lift the
washer or dryer onto the pedestal, tilting the unit

back slightly.

dryer washer

NOTE: If slots or mounting holes do not align,
make sure the washer or dryer leveling legs are

adjusted fully into the unit. Turn each leg tight to
the base.

Rear Bracket

washer

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Front Bracket

dryer /
washer

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D Align the sides of the washer with the sides of

the pedestal and secure the washer to the rear
brackets using four #10 screws (2 per bracket).

With the pedestal drawer open for better

access, install a #10 screw through each front
bracket on the pedestal into the base of the

washer or dryer.

_1 Close the pedestal drawer and carefully
move the washer/pedestal or dryer/pedestal

assembly into position.

NOTE: Because of the increased weight
caused by the addition of the pedestal, two or

more people may be required.

_'_ Excessive noise and vibration can be
prevented by properly leveling the
washer/pedestal or dryer/pedestal assembly on
a SOLID floor and tightening the leveling leg

lock nuts.

With the washer/pedestal or dryer/pedestal
assembly in its final position, place a level on the

top of the unit. Adjust the pedestal leveling legs so
the assembly is level front-to-rear and side-to-side,

and stable corner-to-corner. Press down on
alternate corners and sides and feel for the

slightest movement. Adjust the appropriate leg so
the assembly is SOLID on the floor on ALL four

pedestal legs. After leveling the assembly, adjust
the lock nut on each pedestal leveling leg against
the pedestal base and tighten with a wrench. Keep

the leg extension at a minimum to prevent
excessive vibration.

NOTE: If front mounting holes are not present
on the washer base, drill them out with a 5/32"

drill bit, or order an installation kit part number

134504100.

_1 Refer to the Installation Instructions that
came with the washer or dryer to properly
complete electrical, water, drain and venting
connections. If questions arise, please refer to the
Owner's Guide that came with the washer or dryer

for contact information.

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