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CONTENTS
PEDESTAL SAFETY ..................... 2
Tools and Parts ................... 2
INSTALLATIONiNSTRUCTiONS ......... 3
Before installing Pedestal ......... 3
Installing the Pedestal ............ 4
Complete Installation ............. 4
KENMORE LAUNDRY WARRANTY ...... 6
WHIRLPOOL LAUNDRY WARRANTY .... 7
SEGURIDAD DEL PEDESTAL ........... 8
Piezas y herramientas ............. 8
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION ..... 9
Antes de instalar el pedestal ........ 9
Instalaci6n del pedestal .......... 10
Complete la instalaci6n ........... 11
GARANTiA DE LAVANDERiA
KENMORE ............................ 12
GARANT_ DE LAVANDERiA
WHIRLPOOL .......................... 13
S_:CURff_: DU PI_:DESTAL............. 14
Outillage et pieces ............... 14
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ...... 15
Avant I'installation du piedestal ..... 15
Installation du piedestal .......... 16
Achever I'installation ............ 17
GARANTIE DE BUANDERIE
KENMORE ............................ 18
GARANTIE DE BUANDERIE
WHIRLPOOL .......................... 19
MATIERES
PEDESTALSAFETY
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.
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:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
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.
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools needed
[] utility knife
[] 1/4"hex head ratchet or open-end wrench
[] level
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for
a garage installation.
Failure do to so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
[] %6" open-end wrench
[] pliers or slip-joint pliers
[] bucket
Parts supplied
[] four #12 x %" hex head sheet metal screws (in parts bag)
[] Installation Instructions
NOTE: If the dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage,
8" (20.3 cm) must be added under the pedestal so that the dryer
is 18" (46 cm) above the garage floor.
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they
must be uninstalled.
If you need to uninstall your washer or dryer, see the installation
instructions that came with your model for tools required.
Uninstalling your washer
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or mere people to move and uninstall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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 certified
technician.
t. 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 the water from 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.
Figure 1
12"
(30.5 c
Uninstalling your electric dryer
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstali dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
t. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. 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.
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" section.
Uninstalling your gas dryer
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninetall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
t. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Turn off the gas supply.
3o 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 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" section.
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An additional small amount of water will drain out of the
washer when it is tipped back. Go to "installing the Pedestal"
section.
if your washer or dryer is still in its packaging
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move washer or dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Position the packaged washer/dryer close to its final position.
Cut the packaging as follows:
Washer: Cut plastic film along dotted cut line around the
base. Do not remove the packaging.
Dryer: Cut carton around top and down corners along dotted
cut lines. Lay all four carton sides on floor. Discard carton top
and corner posts.
iMPORTANT: Leave carton bottom underneath dryer.
dryer
shown
2. If your washer/dryer has feet installed, remove them. Do not
install the feet that came with a new washer/dryer.
3. Partially install the two #12 x %" hex head sheet metal screws
in the lower holes. Leave a space of about 8/8"(1 cm) between
the screw head and the bottom of the washer/dryer.
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4. Move the pedestal against the washer/dryer bottom. Slide the
pedestal's keyhole slots over the lower two partially installed
SCreWS.
5. Position the pedestal toward the front of the washer/dryer and
install the two remaining hex head sheet metal screws. Do not
tighten completely.
6. Align the sides of the pedestal so that they are even with the
sides of the washer/dryer. Reach inside pedestal opening and
securely tighten all four pedestal screws.
sides
carton _/
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Lay washer/dryer on its back.
NOTE: When laying the washer on its back, hold the bottom
cap down on the floor. Do not remove the plastic film, corner
posts or top cap. These protect the floor and washer back.
When laying the dryer on its back, the floor and dryer back
are protected by cartoning.
Follow these instructions to install the pedestal on a washer or dryer.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install pedestal.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
The parts bag contains four #12 x 8/8"hex head sheet metal
screws used in step 3, and the Installation Instructions.
t. 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.
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dryer
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lower screws in
keyhole slots
7. Tip the washer/dryer back to its upright position. Remove and
discard packaging including the washer's plastic film, corner
posts and top cap.
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Slide the washer/dryer close to its final location.
2.
Follow the installation instructions that came with your model
to finish installing or reinstalling your washer/dryer (i.e., hoses,
vents, etc.).
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Level the washer/dryer from side to side and front to back.
NOTE: Make sure all four pedestal feet are in solid contact
with the floor.
Place a level on the top. 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.
4. Whenthewasher/dryerislevel,usea9/16"open-endwrench
tosecurelytightenallfourIocknutsagainstthepedestal.The
Iocknutsmustbetightenedtopreventvibration.
Iocknut ................. j
5. Align front panel with pedestal and snap in place.
For washer/dryer models that are 38" (96.5 cm) high, the wide
edge should be placed on top.
For washer/dryer models that are 36" (91.4 cm) high, the wide
edge should be placed on bottom.
wide
38" (96.5 cm)
models
models
LAUNDRY PRODUCTWARRANTY
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If this laundry product was purchased at Sears, the Kenmore _ Laundry Product Warranty" applies (see following).
If this laundry product was purchased elsewhere, the "Whirlpool Corporation Laundry Product Warranty" applies (see following). Please
have your sales receipt available when you call Whirlpool Corporation for service under the "Whirlpool Corporation Laundry Product
Warranty."
KENMORE®LAUNDRY PRODUCTWARRANTY
ONE YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY
When installed, operated and maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product, if this laundry product fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from
the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange for free
repair. If this laundry product is used for other than private family
purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase.
THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL
AND WORKMANSHIP. SEARS WILL NOT PAY FOR:
t. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product
installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed,
operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied
with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident,
abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of
detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.
DISCLA_MER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LiMiTATION OF
REMEDIES
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty
shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by
law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness,
so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this laundry product is used inthe
United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada _nc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M51B2B8
PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record your complete model number, serial
number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label located on the product.
Have this information available to help you obtain assistance or
service more quickly whenever you contact Sears concerning
your laundry product.
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.