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Washer or Dryer Pedestal Installation

Washer or Dryer Pedestal Installation

Washer and dryer pedestals are platforms or risers installed beneath front-load washers and dryers to elevate them off the floor. This ergonomic design reduces strain when loading, unloading, or transferring laundry.

Refer to the Installation Instructions that came with came with your model for specific information. 

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  1. Empty the Pedestal Drawer.
  2. Remove the Pedestal Drawer as per the Installation Instruction document (Refer to image).

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  1. Remove any dispenser or bulk dispenser before laying the unit down to help prevent/minimize spillage.
  2. Tilt the Wash Unit with Pedestal assembly gently on one side and lay it down as shown in the below images.

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  1. Check if the Front or Rear Screw used to mount the Pedestal to the Wash Unit Model Base is missing.

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  1. Check if Pedestal is fixed to Wash Unit Model Base with 2 screw #12-3/4 as instructed in the Installation Instruction

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  1. Make sure the Pedestal is moved towards the front of the Washer and aligned to Washer Front.

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  1.  Make sure a small portion of other 2 base holes (Pilot Hole) are seen through the slot of Pedestal

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  1. Use 3/16" drill bit to drill a hole into Pedestal only considering the pilot hole as guide hole for drill.
  2. Fix 2 screw #12-3/4 into the drilled hole to fix Pedestal to Wash Unit Model Base completely with all 4 screws

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  1. Make the Washer Unit with Pedestal assembly in an upright position.
  2. Ensure all 4 screws are tight after keeping the Washer-Pedestal assembly in an upright/standing position.
  3. Install the Pedestal Drawer.

Check Installation

The below picture shows a washer that was installed correctly and a washer that was not installed correctly.  

NOTE: Dryers will not have the overhang like washers.  

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