Whirlpool LAB0050PQ Pedestal Installation Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Whirlpool
Table of Contents
PEDESTAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For use with Model LAB0050PQ
PEDESTAL SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tool s and Parts
Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.
Tools Required
■ ⁷⁄₁₆” (11 mm) wrench (for bracket self-locking nut)
■ ⁹⁄₁₆” (14 mm) open-ended wrench (for foot locknut)
■ Level
Parts Supplied
Remove parts from package. Check that all parts were included.
A. Metal pedestal
B. Mounting brackets (4)
C. Carriage bolts (4)
D. Self-locking nuts (4)
E. Feet with rubber caps (4)
F. Locknuts (4)
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage
installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
If dryer and pedestal assembly is located in a garage, 6″ (15.2 cm) must be added under pedestal so that the dryer is 18″ (46 cm) above garage floor. A separate riser, able to support at least 275 lbs 124.7 kg), may be required. The entire pedestal must sit completely on the riser.
Before Installing Your Pedestal
IMPORTANT: If your washer and dryer are already installed, they must be
uninstalled.
If you need to uninstall your washer or dryer, see the Installation
Instructions that came with your model for tools required.
Uninstalling Your Washer
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
- Unplug the power supply cord.
- Turn off the hot and cold water faucets.
- Slowly loosen the fill hoses at the faucets to relieve the water pressure. Use a sponge or towel to absorb the released water.
- Pull the washer away from the wall so the pedestal can be placed in its final location.
Uninstalling Your Electric Dryer
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and uninstall dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
- Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
- Pull the dryer away from the wall enough to loosen the vent clamp. Loosen the clamp and slowly remove the exhaust vent from the dryer exhaust outlet.
- Pull the dryer away from the wall so the pedestal can be placed in its final location.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install Pedestal
Follow these instructions to install the pedestal on a washer or dryer.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install pedestal.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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To install a washer/dryer to the pedestal, first thread a locknut onto each foot. Screw each locknut down to the rubber base of the foot.
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When all 4 locknuts are in place on the feet, screw a foot into each corner brace of the pedestal. Adjust the feet so that the rubber pads extend just below the bottom of the pedestal and keep the pedestal at least ¹⁄₈” (3.175 mm) off the floor.
NOTE: For more stability, do not raise the bottom of the pedestal any higher than necessary to clear the floor on all four sides. -
Set the pedestal in its final location.
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Place a level on the pedestal to ensure that it is level from front to back and side to side. If necessary, adjust the feet up or down to level the pedestal.
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Once it is level, use a ⁹⁄₁₆” (14 mm) open-ended wrench to thread each locknut to the bottom of each corner brace. Tighten until locked into place.
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Place the washer/dryer on the pedestal as shown. The front and side edges should line up.
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To install the brackets, slide the open-ended portion of the bracket over one of the washer/dryer’s feet. Center the two prongs of the bracket on top of the foot. Repeat this step with the other three brackets and feet. Use one bracket on each of the four feet to properly secure the washer/dryer to the pedestal. A. Washer foot
B. Dryer foot
C. Pedestal bracket -
Slide the brackets directly up against the side of the pedestal.
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Insert the carriage bolt through the slot in the mounting bracket and the pedestal. Repeat this step for the other brackets. Attach the self-locking nut on all carriage bolts. Use a ⁷⁄₁₆” (11 mm) wrench to completely tighten the self-locking nuts.
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With the washer/dryer locked securely into place on the pedestal, slide the washer/dryer and pedestal to their final location.
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Place a level on top of the washer/dryer and ensure that the unit is level from front to back and side to side. If it is necessary to adjust the washer/dryer feet to level the unit on the pedestal, the brackets may need to be temporarily loosened.
To adjust the washer/dryer feet:
■ Reach inside the pedestal and use a ⁷⁄₁₆” (11 mm) open-ended wrench to loosen the locknut.
■ Adjust the washer/dryer feet up or down. Be sure to completely tighten the brackets and locknuts again after the washer/dryer is level. -
Follow the Installation Instructions that came with your model to finish installing or reinstalling your washer or dryer (installing or reinstalling hoses, vents, etc.).
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