Maytag 40136001 - Manual (Page 3)

3
5 POSITION
AND LEVEL
WASHER
Position washer in final location on
clean, dry, firm, and level floor.
NOTE: To avoid damage to legs
and base, do not slide washer
across floor if leveling legs have
been extended.
Loosen 7/8" locknuts and extend
front leveling legs. Place rubber foot
pads on all four leveling legs. Adjust
front 2 leveling legs until machine is
level side-to-side. Be sure machine
does not rock. Tighten locknuts up
to washer base, or washer will
move out of position during
operation.
Once front legs are adjusted, gently
tilt washer forward on front legs and
lower into place to correctly set rear
self-leveling legs.
Check that washer is level front-to-
back and side-to-side. WASHER
MUST NOT ROCK.
2. Level rear legs
6 CONNECT
POWER CORD
TO ELECTRICITY
See Installation Requirements
section. Plug washer into 3-prong
grounded outlet only.
7 CLEAN TUB AND
RUN THROUGH
ONE WASH CYCLE
WITHOUT CLOTHES
Wipe tub with clean rag and soap
diluted in warm water to remove
any oil used in manufacturing.
Use household spray cleaner if
necessary.
Add water and detergent to
washtub, and run before first use.
Questions?
See the User’s
Guide or call
Maytag Appliances
Sales Company
1-800-688-9900
USA
1-800-688-2002
Canada
1-800-688-2080
TTY USA Only
1. Level Front Legs
Lock
nut
Leveling
foot
Rubber
foot pad