Kenmore Stackable Washer Dryer
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10 totalHow do I install the Kenmore Stackable Washer on a pedestal?
First, position the washer on top of the pedestal (two or more people may be needed due to weight). Remove the paper from the bracket and attach the double-faced tape to the washer, ensuring the bent parts align with the edge. Press the adhesive parts firmly, then install eight screws to attach the brackets to the pedestal. Finally, ensure the appliance is on a solid, level floor and adjust the legs with a wrench as needed. (Page 4)
How do I install the Kenmore Stackable Dryer on a pedestal?
Position the dryer on top of the pedestal (two or more people may be needed due to weight). Remove the paper from the bracket and attach it to the dryer with the bent parts aligned to the edge. Press the adhesive parts firmly and install eight screws to secure the brackets to the pedestal. Place on a solid, level floor and adjust the legs with a wrench as needed. (Page 5)
What safety precautions should I follow when installing the Kenmore Stackable Washer and Dryer?
Two or more people may be needed to install and move the appliance and pedestal assembly due to excessive weight. Do not allow children to play on the drawer and do not step on the handle. Ensure the appliance and pedestal assembly is placed on a solid and level floor for proper operation. (Page 4)
How do I level the Kenmore Stackable Washer and Dryer after installation?
Adjust the legs of the appliance and pedestal by turning with a wrench, then adjust the lock nut toward the pedestal while holding the pedestal leg using a wrench. When pushing down the edges of the appliance top plate diagonally, it should not move at all in any direction. (Page 5)
What should I do before installing a previously used Kenmore Washer or Dryer?
If the washer or combo was previously installed, unplug it and disconnect the inlet hose(s) from the faucet(s). Disconnect the drain hose and drain all hoses before installation. For a dryer, unplug the power supply cord, turn off the gas supply (if gas dryer), and carefully remove the exhaust vent. (Pages 4-5)
How do I disassemble the Kenmore Stackable Washer or Dryer for servicing?
Protect the floor with cardboard and lay the appliance on it. Open the drawer and remove four screws (two on each side), then pull up the drawer. Remove screws from the drawer, side panels, and front cover assembly. Loosen the legs with a wrench and remove twelve screws from the bottom of the pedestal. (Pages 6-7)
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Pedestal
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For washer, dryer, and combo Kenmore "Model : 796.58842800
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Installation
1 Remove pedestal, installation hardware, and instructions from the shipping carton. 2 Position the washer/combo on top of the pedestal. NOTE : Because of the weight of the washer/combo, two or more people may be needed. NOTE : If the washer or combo was previously installed, unplug it, disconnect the inlet hose (s) from the faucet (s), disconnect the drain hose, and drain all hoses. 3 Remove the paper from the bracket. 4 Attach the double-faced tape of the bracket to the washer/combo as shown so the bent parts of the brackets align with the edge and can be attached to the pedestal with screws. NOTE : Attach the lower side first. 5 Be sure to press the adhesive parts of the brackets firmly to the appliance. 6 Install the eight (8) screws (supplied) to attach the brackets to the pedestal. 7 Move the washer/combo to the desired place. NOTE : The appliance and pedestal assembly must be placed on a solid and level floor for proper operation. Adjust the legs of the appliance and pedestal by turning with a wrench. Then, adjust the lock nut toward the pedestal while holding the pedestal leg using a wrench. Excessive Weight Hazard Two or more people may be needed to install and move the appliance and pedestal assembly. Do not allow children to play on the drawer. Do not step on the handle.Washer / Ccombo Installation
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4 Attach the double-faced tape of the bracket to the dryer as shown so the bent parts of the brackets align with the edge and can be attached to the pedestal with screws. NOTE : Attach the lower side first. 5 Be sure to press the adhesive parts of the brackets firmly to the appliance. 6 Install the eight (8) screws (supplied) to attach the brackets to the pedestal. 7 Move the dryer to the desired place. NOTE : The appliance and pedestal assembly must be placed on a solid and level floor for proper operation. Adjust the legs of the appliance and pedestal by turning with a wrench. Then, adjust the lock unt toward the pedestal while holding the pedestal leg using a wrench. Level both appliance and pedestal after the installation or service. Make sure that all feet are stable and resting on the floor/pedestal. When pushing down the edges of the appliance top plate diagonally, it should not move at all. (Check all directions.) After installation/servicing, operate the appliance to ensure it functions correctly.Warning
1 Remove pedestal, installation hardware, and instructions from the shipping carton. 2 Position dryer on top of the pedestal. NOTE : Because of the weight of the dryer, two or more people may be needed. NOTE : If dryer was previously installed, uninstall it as follows: 1) Unplug power supply cord. 2) Turn off the gas supply (Gas dryer). 3) Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent clamp. Loosen the clamp and carefully remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.Dryer Installation
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Disassembly Instructions
-4- 1 Protect the floor with a large piece of cardboard. Lay the appliance on the cardboard. Be sure the cardboard is under the entire lower back of the appliance. 2 Open the drawer, and then remove the four (4) screws (two on each side) on both side of drawer. 3 Pull up the drawer to disassemble. 4 Remove three (3) screws on the drawer. 5 Remove two (2) screws on the either side of the drawer. 6 Remove six (6) screws on the front cover assembly.2 -5-