NS-FWM45W3 Laundry Pedestal Insignia Washer and Dryers Installation Guide

NS-FWM45W3 Laundry Pedestal Insignia Washer and Dryers

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Consumer note: Keep these instructions with your washer/dryer User Guide for future reference.
• Completion time: 1 to 2 hours.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
• CAUTION: Due to the size and weight of these products, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product, TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
• See washer and dryer installation instructions for additional installation requirements and guidelines.

Features

• Raises the washer/dryer for easy operation
• Convenient drawer stores laundry, detergent, or other supplies
• The drawer divider keeps items organized

Package contents

• Pedestal
• Pedestal organizer
• Hardware kit
• Install Guide

Dimensions

Parts

Hardware kit

Tools needed

Notes:

• Touch the control panel lightly when pressing the keys.
• To avoid scratching the control panel, do not touch it with sharp objects.

Installing your pedestal

STEP 1: Preparing to install

1. If the washer or dryer is already installed:
   • Unplug your washer or dryer’s power cord from the power outlet.
   • Disconnect the inlet hose(s) attached to the faucet(s).
   • Disconnect the drain hose and drain all hoses.
2. Remove the pedestal packaging.
3. Remove the pedestal organizer that is taped to the top of the shipping carton and set it aside for final installation.
4. Flatten the box to use as a pad to lay the washer or dryer down on its side to protect the finished floor in front of the installation location.
5. Do not try to stack two or more pedestals.

STEP 2: Removing the leveling legs and mounting screws You need:

CAUTION:

• Do not lay the washer or dryer on its back.
• Do not remove the shipping bolts on the back of the washer. The bolts must remain in place until the washer is returned to an upright position.

1. Carefully lay the washer or dryer on its side to access the leveling legs on the bottom.
2. Use an open-end wrench to remove the washer or dryer leveling legs.
3. Use an 8 mm socket wrench to remove the mounting screws, then put them aside for later use.

STEP 3: Preparing your pedestal

1. Pull the pedestal drawer out as far as it will go.
2. Squeeze the lever release on each of the drawer slides, then pull out the drawer and set it aside.
3. Remove the four support pads from the parts package. Press the two protrusions on a pad into a corner hole on the top of the pedestal. Repeat this step to install the other three pads.

Note: When laying the pedestal on its side, place the packaging foam that came in the box under the pedestal.

STEP 4: Installing your pedestal You need:

1. Place the pedestal against the bottom of the washer or dryer. Make sure that the drawer opening faces the front of the washer or dryer.
2. Align the screw holes on the cabinet and pedestal, then insert the four screws into the cabinet. Do not tighten the screws.
3. Slide the pedestal toward the washer or dryer until it is aligned front to back.
4. Securely tighten the screws with an 8 mm socket wrench.

STEP 5: Leveling the washer or dryer You need:

1. Stand the washer or dryer upright, then move it close to its final location.
2. If the washer or dryer is not level, use an open-ended wrench to adjust the legs up or down.
3. Tighten each lock nut against the bottom of your pedestal.

STEP 6: Installing the drawer You need:

1. Align the drawer slides with the supports on each side of the pedestal, then push the drawer in.
2. Open the drawer fully, then place the pedestal organizer into the drawer. The drawer should slide smoothly when you push it closed.

STEP 7: Removing the shipping bolts

• Remove the shipping bolts from the back of the washer or dryer. Your washer/dryer cannot be used until the shipping bolts are removed.
• Refer to the documentation that came with the washer of dryer to complete the installation.

Specifications

• Dimensions (H × W × D)
  • Pedestal: 29 3/8 × 27 × 12 5/6 in. (74.6 × 68.6 × 32.6 cm)
  • Drawer: 22 1/16 × 22 5/6 × 8 15/32 in. (56 × 58 × 21.5 cm)
• Weight 41 15/16 lbs. (19 kg)
• Maximum drawer support 33 1/16 lbs. (15 kg)

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Definitions:

The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca and is packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

• Food, beverage, and/or medicine loss/spoilage.
• Customer instruction/education
• Installation
• Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to weather, lightning, and other acts of God, such as power surges
• Accidental damage
• Misuse
• Abuse
• Negligence
• Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, otherwise used in a place other than a private home.
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
• Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply
• Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”

Contact Insignia:
1-877-467-4289
www.insigniaproducts.com
INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.
*Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2023 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

www.insigniaproducts.com
1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada)
INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2023 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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