Before leveling the washer, unplug it
or shut off the power at the fuse
box or breaker
panel to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
A washer that is not level can result
in unbalanced loads, noisy operation, higher energy consumption,
water spillage and walking. Adjusting the leveling feet is easily
done and is the first step in attempting to resolve these symptoms.
Most washers have two or four adjustable
feet, one at each corner. If it has two adjustable feet, they will be in front. The foot is really just a bolt threaded
into a nut welded to the chassis. The bolt also has a non-marring
plastic or rubber foot to protect the floor from scratches.
Adjusting the height of the foot
is done simply by turning the bolt with a wrench or pliers.
While you can eyeball the washer for level, it is best if you
use a level. Place the level on top of the washer and adjust each
foot until it is level. Be sure to level for both side to side
as well as front to back.
Before leveling the washer, unplug it
or shut off the power at the 