Leveling The Washer - LG WM3700H A Série Manuel Du Propriétaire

14 INSTALLATION

Leveling the Washer

The drum of your new washer spins at very high
speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted
NOTE
Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to
level the washer. Extending the leveling feet more
than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate.
Before installing the washer, make sure that the
oil so the washer feet cannot slide easily. Feet
excessive vibration and noise due to poor contact
1
Take special care not to pinch, strain, or crush the
water and drain lines. If you have a carpenter's
level, you can place it across the top of the
washer. The slope beneath the washer should not
exceed 1 inch, and all four leveling feet must rest
2
Turn in one direction to raise the washer or the
other direction to lower it.
Raise
3
Tighten the locknuts.
Turn the locknuts counter-clockwise and tighten
them when the washer is level.
Lock nut
Level
1"
Lower
Tighten all 4 lock
nuts securely
4
Recheck the washer's levelness.
Push or rock the top edges of the washer gently
to make sure the washer does not rock. If the
washer rocks, repeat steps 1-3.
CAUTION
Using the washer without leveling it may cause
excess vibration and noise, leading to a machine
malfunction.
Extend the leveling feet only to level the washer.
If you extend the leveling feet unnecessarily, it
may cause abnormal vibration of the washer.
Using Non-Skid Pads
If you install the washer on a slippery surface, it
may move because of excessive vibration. Incorrect
leveling may cause malfunction through noise and
vibration. If this occurs, install the non-skid pads
under the leveling feet and adjust the level.
1
Use a dry rag to remove and clean foreign objects
or moisture. If moisture remains, the non-skid
pads may slip.
2
installation area.
3
Place the adhesive side of the non-skid pad
It is most effective to install the non-skid pads
under the front leveling feet. If it is hard to place
the pads under the front leveling feet, place them
under the back leveling feet.
This side up
Adhesive
side
Remove backing
4
Recheck the washer's levelness.
Push or rock the top edges of the washer gently
to make sure that the washer does not rock. If the
washer rocks, level the washer again.