KitchenAid WHP1000SQ Installation Manual
PEDESTAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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For use only with front load washers and dryers
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION DU PIÉDESTAL
Pour utilisation avec les
laveuses et sécheuses à chargement frontal
Table of Contents
PEDESTAL SAFETY .................................................................2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ...........................................2
Tools and Parts ..................................................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................3
Before Installing Pedestal ..................................................3
INSTALLING THE PEDESTAL ..................................................4
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION .............................................5
WARRANTY ...............................................................................6
INSTALLATION NOTES
Date of purchase: _________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________
Installer: ________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________
Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DU PIÉDESTAL ......................................................9
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION ................................................9
Outillage et pièces ..............................................................9
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION .........................................10
Avant l’installation du piédestal ......................................10
INSTALLATION DU PIÉDESTAL .............................................11
ACHEVER L’INSTALLATION
GARANTIE ................................................................................14
NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION
Date d’achat : _____________________________________
Date d’installation : ________________________________
Installateur : ______________________________________
Numéro de modèle : ________________________________
Numéro de série : __________________________________
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PEDESTAL SAFETY
W10043500B
W10246894A - SP
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: If the washer/dryer and pedestal assembly are located in
a garage, 8" (203 mm) must be added under the pedestal so that
the washer/dryer is 18" (460 mm) above the garage oor.
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools Needed:
Utility knife 1/4" hex head ratchet
or open-end wrench
Level 9/16" open-end wrench
Pliers or slip-joint pliers Bucket
Additional Items Needed:
Sponge
Towel
Parts Supplied:
Four #12 x 5/8” hex Two retainer clips
head sheet metal (in parts bag)
screws (in parts bag)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
BEFORE INSTALLING PEDESTAL
IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed,
they must be uninstalled.
Uninstalling your washer
NOTE : If the washer is to be transported, call your local service
center. To prevent suspension and structural damage, your
machine must be properly set up for relocation by a certied
technician.
Turn off the hot and cold water faucets.1.
Unplug the power supply cord.2.
Slowly loosen the ll hoses at the faucets to relieve the water 3.
pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.
Remove the “HOT” and “COLD” ll hoses from the back of 4.
the washer. Drain the water from the hoses into a bucket.
Remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub 5.
and drain any water remaining in the hose into a bucket.
Pull the washer away from the wall so it can be tipped on its 6.
back.
Protect the oor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the 7.
pedestal carton. Lay the washer on its back (make sure that
the power supply cord is not under the washer) so that the
cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the washer.
An additional small amount of water will drain out of the 8.
washer when it is tipped back. Go to “Installing the Pedestal”
section.
Uninstalling your electric dryer
Unplug the power supply cord.1.
Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent 2.
clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent
from the dryer exhaust outlet.
Pull the dryer away from the wall so that it can be tipped on 3.
its back.
Protect the oor with a large piece of cardboard cut from the 4.
pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure that
the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that the
cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the dryer.
Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.
Uninstalling your gas dryer
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Turn off the gas supply.
3. Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent
clamp. Loosen the clamp and gently remove the exhaust vent
from the dryer exhaust outlet.
4. Disconnect the exible gas supply line from the dryer. Put a
piece of tape over the open ends of the gas line connection
ttings.
5. Pull the dryer away from the wall so that it can be tipped on
its back.
6. Protect the oor with a large piece of cardboard cut from
the pedestal carton. Lay the dryer on its back (make sure
that the power supply cord is not under the dryer) so that
the cardboard is under the entire lower back edge of the
dryer. Go to “Installing the Pedestal” section.
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INSTALLING THE PEDESTAL
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install pedestal.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Follow these instructions to install the pedestal on a washer
or dryer.
1. Locate spacer pads
3. Attach the pedestal
Move the pedestal against the washer/dryer bottom. Slide the
pedestal’s keyhole slots over the lower two partially installed
screws.
4. Secure the pedestal
Make sure that all four spacer pads are in place on the top of
the pedestal. These pads reduce vibration between the pedestal
and the washer/dryer.
NOTE: If your washer/dryer has feet installed, remove them.
Do not install the feet that came with a new washer/dryer.
2. Prepare the washer/dryer
Dryer Bottom
Partially install two of the #12 x 5/8" hex head sheet metal
screws in the lower holes. Leave a space of about 3/8" (10 mm)
between the screw head and the bottom of the washer/dryer.
Washer Bottom
Position the pedestal toward the front of the washer/dryer and
install the two remaining hex head sheet metal screws. Do not
tighten completely.
5. Align sides of pedestal
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Align the sides of the pedestal so that they are even with the
sides of the washer/dryer. Reach inside the pedestal opening
and securely tighten all four pedestal screws.
1"
(25 mm)
6. Prepare pedestal feet
The pedestal arrives with the feet tight against the bottom of the
unit. Using a 1/4" hex head ratchet or open-end wrench, lower
the feet approximately 1" away from the bottom of the pedestal.
7. Stand the washer/dryer upright
9. Check levelness of washer/dryer
Place level here
Place a level on top edges of washer/dryer, checking each side
and front. Rock machine back and forth to make sure all four
feet make solid contact with oor.
Tip the washer/dryer back to its upright position. Remove
and discard any remaining packaging material.
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
8. Move close to nal location
Not Level
If not level, adjust pedestal feet up or down, repeating as
necessary.
LEVEL
Not Level
10. Adjust pedestal feet
Locate the 1/4" hex head screws on the top of each pedestal
foot. Reach inside the pedestal and use a 1/4" hex head ratchet
or open-end wrench to adjust the feet up or down as needed to
level the washer/dryer.
Follow the installation instructions that came with your model
to nish installing or reinstalling your washer/dryer (i.e., hoses,
vents, etc.).
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