4 uninstalling your electric dryer Installation of new washer/dryer
1.
Unpack the washer/dryer and move close to the intended installation location.
INSTALLING THE PEDESTAL
Installing the pedestal on the washer
Confirm transport bolts are in place
1. Unplug the power supply cord or disconnect wiring if dryer is direct wired.
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 the wall so that you will have enough space for the installation. 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 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 the wall so that you will have enough space for the installation.
Locate the transport bolts on rear of washer. Transport bolts must remain in washer before pedestal can be installed. For more information on transport bolts see, “Remove Transport
System” in washer Use and Care Guide.
3.
attach pedestal to washer
1.
Place washer on its side
Drawer divider
Pedestal box
To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling, unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the washer. Position the drawer divider so that it will be near the top of the washer, as shown. Gently tip the washer on its side so the washer is resting on the drawer divider.
2.
Prepare the washer
Washer bottom
Move the pedestal against the washer bottom. The front of the pedestal cabinet should align with the washer cabinet as shown below.
Slide the pedestal’s keyhole slots over the lower two partially installed screws.
Pedestal Washer
Front
View from above
Partially install two of the #12 x 3/4 " hex-head sheet metal screws in the indicated holes. Leave a space of about 3/8 " (10 mm) between the screw head and the bottom of the washer.
note: If your washer has leveling feet installed, remove them.
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4.
Secure pedestal to washer
3.
attach pedestal to dryer
Position the pedestal toward the front of the washer and install the two remaining hex-head sheet metal screws.
Do not tighten completely. Now proceed to “Complete the pedestal installation”.
Installing the pedestal on the dryer
1.
Place dryer on its side
Move the pedestal against the dryer bottom. The front of the pedestal cabinet should align with the dryer cabinet as shown below.
Slide the pedestal’s keyhole slots over the lower two partially installed screws.
Pedestal Dryer
Drawer divider
Pedestal box
To avoid floor damage and ease installation and handling, unfold the empty pedestal box flat and place it next to the dryer.
Position the drawer divider so that it will be near the top of the dryer, as shown. Gently tip the dryer on its side so the dryer is resting on the drawer divider.
2.
Prepare the dryer
Front view from above
4.
Secure pedestal to dryer
Dryer bottom
Partially install two of the #12 x 3/4 " hex-head sheet metal screws in the indicated holes. Leave a space of about 3/8 "
(10 mm) between the screw head and the bottom of the dryer.
note: If your dryer has leveling feet installed, remove them.
Do not install the feet that came with the new dryer.
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Position the pedestal toward the front of the dryer and install the two remaining hex-head sheet metal screws. Do not tighten completely. Now proceed to “Complete the pedestal installation”.