Whirlpool LAB2700LT, LAB2700LK, LAB2700LQ Installation Instructions

For use only with

Part No.8528308 Rev. B

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation

Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation
Instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT:
Read and save these
instructions.

Pedestal

13"

(33 cm)

Important: Check that all 4 pads are
present as shown. If they are not, do
not install the pedestal and contact
your dealer.

27"

(68.6 cm)

18-9/16"

(47.2 cm)

23-5/8"

(60 cm)

2-5/8"

(6.7 cm)

Washers and DryersWashers and Dryers

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Before you start...

Important: If your washer and dryer
are already installed, they MUST be
uninstalled.

If you need to uninstall your washer or
dryer, see Installation Instructions that
came with your model for tools
required.

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

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and
vapors, such as gasoline, away from
dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches
(45.7 cm) above the floor for a
garage installation.

Failure do to so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.

WARNING

1.Turn off the hot and cold water

faucets.

2.Unplug the power supply cord.

3.Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the

faucets to relieve the water pressure.
Use a sponge or towel to absorb the
released water.

4.Remove the “HOT” and “COLD” fill

hoses from the back of the washer.
Drain water in the hoses into a bucket.

5.Squeeze the ears of the drain hose

clamp with pliers to open and slide the
clamp down the hose. Disconnect the
drain hose from the washer and drain
any water in the hose into a bucket.

6.Pull the washer away from wall so it

can be tipped on its back.

7.Protect the floor with a large piece of

cardboard cut from the 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 (see Figure 1). An additional
small amount of water will drain out of
the washer when it is tipped back.Go
to “Installing the Pedestal”.

Uninstalling your washer:

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

Uninstalling your electric
dryer:

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Pull the dryer away from the wall

enough to loosen the vent clamp. Loosen
the clamp and carefully remove the
exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.

3.Pull the dryer away from wall so that it

can be tipped on its back.

4.Protect the floor 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
(see Figure 1). Go to “Installing the
Pedestal”.

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

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 carefully remove
the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust
outlet.

4.Disconnect the flexible gas supply

line from the dryer. Put a piece of tape
over the open ends of the gas line
connection fittings.

5.Pull the dryer away from wall so that

it can be tipped on its back.

6.Protect the floor 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
(see Figure 1). Go to “Installing the
Pedestal”.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

D ANGER

Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.

We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance.Always read and
obey all safety messages.

All safety messages will tell you
what the potential hazard is, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.

You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediatel

y

follow instructions.

WARNING

This is the safety alert
symbol.

This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or hurt
you and others.

All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:

Tools required:

• Utility knife

• Phillips screwdriver (drawer removal)

• 1/4" (6.5 mm) hex head ratchet or open-end wrench
(leveling legs)

• 5/16" (8 mm) hex head ratchet (sheet metal screws)

• Level

• 9/16" (14.3 mm) open-end wrench (leveling leg
locknuts)

• pliers or slip-joint pliers (for drain and inlet hoses)

2

cardboard

12"

(30.5 cm)

15"

(38.1 cm)

Figure 1

Note: If dr yer and pedestal assembly is
located in a garage, 6" (15.2 cm) must
be added under pedestal so that dryer
is 18" (45.7 cm) above garage floor.

3

Installing the pedestal

1.Open the pedestal drawer.

Remove the envelope taped inside the
drawer. This envelope contains four
#12 x 5/8" (1.6 cm) hex head sheet
metal screws that will be used in Step 4.

1.Position the packaged washer/dryer

close to the final location. Using a utility
knife, cut through the packaging along
the dotted lines around the packaging
near its base. Note: Do not remove the
packaging at this time.

2.Remove the Phillips head screw

from both drawer slides and save
screws. Remove the drawer from the
slides and set aside. Push the slides
back into the pedestal.

9.Level the washer/dryer from side

to side and front to back. Make sure all
four pedestal feet are in solid contact
with the floor.

Place a level on the top. Locate the 1/4"
(6.4 mm) hex on the top of each
pedestal foot. Reach inside the
pedestal and use a 1/4" (6.4 mm) hex
head ratchet or open-end wrench to
adjust the feet up or down as needed to
level the washer/dr yer.

7.Slide the washer/dryer close to

its final location.
If your washer/dryer is still in its

packaging, follow the instructions on
the packaging and remove it.

8.Follow the Installation

Instructions that came with your model
to finish installing or reinstalling your
washer/dryer (i.e., hoses, vents, etc.).

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move
washer or dryer.

Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.

WARNING

If your washer or dryer is
still in its packaging:

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move
and install pedestal.

Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.

WARNING

Follow these instructions to install the
pedestal on a washer or dryer.

cardboard

dryer bottom

install screws

washer bottom

3.If your washer/dryer has feet

installed, remove them.DO NOT install
the feet that came with a new
washer/dryer.

lower screws in
keyhole slots

cut along
dotted lines

2.Protect the floor with a large piece of

cardboard cut from the pedestal carton.
Lay the washer/dryer on its back (make
sure that the power supply cord is not
under the washer/dryer) so that the
cardboard is under the entire lower
back edge of the washer/dryer.

install screws

4.Partially install the two lower

#12 x 5/8” (1.6 cm) hex head sheet
metal screws leaving a space of about
3/8” (1 cm) between the screw head
and the bottom of the washer/dryer.

5.Move the pedestal against the

washer/ dryer bottom. Slide the
pedestal’s keyhole slots over the lower
two partially installed screws.

Position the pedestal toward the front of
the washer/dryer and install the two
remaining hex head sheet metal
screws.Do not tighten completely.

Align the sides of the pedestal so that
they are even with the sides of the

6.Tip the washer/dryer and

pedestal assembly back to upright
position. Remove protective cardboard.

washer/dryer.Reach inside pedestal
drawer opening and securely tighten all
four pedestal screws.

15"

(38.1 cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

washer/dryer laying on its back
with packaging bottom removed

3.Remove the bottom of the packaging.

Go to “Installing the Pedestal”.

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are trademarks of Sears, Roebuck and Co.
WHIRLPOOL, DUET and DUETHTare trademarks of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
Part No.8528308 Rev.B
©2001

Whirlpool Corporation

All rights reserved.

Printed in U.S.A.

WARRANTY

Full One-Year Warranty on Mechanical parts.

For one year from the date of purchase, supplier will repair or replace any of its mechanical parts if
defective in material or workmanship. This Pedestal must be installed with the listed washer or dryer and
operated according to the instructions provided in the washer or dryer Owner's Manual or Use and Care
Guide.

Warranty Restriction

If the Pedestal is subject to other than private family use and or used with any other product than those
listed in the installation instructions, the warranty is null and void.

Warranty Service

Warranty service is available by contacting the retailer where the Pedestal was purchased.If retailer is not
available, please refer to the Owner’s Manual or Use and Care Guide that came with the washer or dryer that
is installed with the Pedestal and contact the service department listed there.

This warranty applies only while the Pedestal is in use in the United States or Canada*.This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to
province.

*Warranty terms may vary in Canada.

In the space below, record your model number information and purchase date. See the serial plate located
behind the drawer, on the side frame of the Pedestal, for model number information

Have this information available to help you quickly obtain assistance or service.

Model number
Serial number

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

11.Pull both drawer slides out

and reassemble the drawer to the
drawer slides with the two Phillips head
screws.Use of the two dividers is
optional. Close the drawer.

10.When the washer/dryer is

level, use a 9/16" (14.3 mm) open-end
wrench to securely tighten all four
locknuts against the pedestal. The

locknuts must be tightened.

locknut

Item number
Purchase date