10INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSWe recommend that your new washer be installed by a qualified appliancetechnician. If you feel that you have the skills to install the washer, please read theinstallation instructions carefully before installing.IMPORTANT:• If, after completing these steps, you are unsure that the washer is properlyinstalled, contact a qualified appliance technician.• If your washer was just delivered and the outside temperature was belowfreezing, do not operate until the washer warms up to room temperature.STEP 1 - UNPACK THE WASHERWARNINGSuffocation HazardTo avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bag and other packingmaterial away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs,carriages and playpens. The plastic bag could block nose and mouthand prevent breathing. This bag is not a toy.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or brain damage.WARNINGExcessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move and install washer.Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.1. Remove all packing materials. This includes the foam base, molded plasticsupport and all adhesive tape holding the washer accessories inside and outside.IMPORTANT: Failure to remove the packing base will cause the washer to notoperate properly and will void your warranty.• Open the lid to access the wash basket brace. Pull up on the basket brace toremove.NOTE: Save the wash basket brace to use when moving the washer in thefuture.