[. . . ] Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in low temperatures. See your “Use and Care Guide” for information on winterizing. If you have: Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 96" (2. [. . . ] Then, set washer back upright, and remove the tape from the lid so that you can open the lid and remove the foam packing ring from the washer tub. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Keep foam packing ring in case you need to move the washer in the future. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the drain hose helps to avoid water leakage and damage to your floors. The drain hose is connected to your washer and is stored inside the washer cabinet. It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation and to avoid excessive noise from washer. NOTE: To avoid floor damage during installation, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across the floor. IMPORTANT: ■■ Be sure the foam shipping base has been removed from the bottom of the washer as directed in the “Remove Shipping Base and Packing Ring” section. –■ If foam shipping base has not been removed, be sure lid is 1. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet secured with tape before laying washer on its back. –■ Removing the foam shipping base is necessary for proper Gently pull hose out of back of washer cabinet from top until end emerges. Washer B IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that your water inlet For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, connect the drain hose form. Bend hose and feed through other side, anchoring form on smooth sections of hose. Washer must be connected to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). IMPORTANT: To keep drain water from going back into the washer: ■■ Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. –■ Do not lay excess hose on the bottom of the laundry Make sure the washer basket is empty. Repeat this step with the hose labeled cold for the cold water faucet. [. . . ] Adjust the feet if necessary, then using the wrench again, turn the locknuts counterclockwise on the foot to tighten to the washer cabinet. HELPFUL TIP: You may have to adjust the back feet to level the washer. If you are installing the washer in a tight or hard-to-reach area, you may have to move the washer out to reach the feet comfortably. [. . . ]