Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairDuet/HE3 Front-Load Washer Shipping Bolt Kit #W10289554A

Duet/HE3 Front-Load Washer Shipping Bolt Kit #W10289554A

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the shipping bolt kit on a Duet/HE3 front-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the shipping bolts is when the washer is vibrating.

All of the information for this shipping bolts replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana

Tools needed: socket wrench

Step By Step Instructions

1
Your washer was delivered with shipping bolts installed to secure the tub during transportation.
2
These bolts should have been removed before operation.
3
If you plan to transport the washer to a new location, you will need to reinstall the bolts.
4
To do this, you first need to remove the four rear panel cabinet plugs by lifting and sliding them out.
5
Now, use a short shipping bolt to secure the top of the tub by inserting it into one of the upper cabinet holes.
6
Use a thirteen millimeter socket to tighten the bolt.
7
Please note that you may have to remove the hook from the bolt before using, depending on your model.
8
Use a long shipping bolt to secure the bottom of the tub.
9
Once the washer has been transported to its new location, be sure to remove all shipping bolts and snap in the cabinet plugs.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the shipping bolt kit on a Duet/HE3 front-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the shipping bolts is when the washer is vibrating.

All of the information for this shipping bolts replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana

Tools needed: socket wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Your washer was delivered with shipping bolts installed to secure the tub during transportation.
2
These bolts should have been removed before operation.
3
If you plan to transport the washer to a new location, you will need to reinstall the bolts.
4
To do this, you first need to remove the four rear panel cabinet plugs by lifting and sliding them out.
5
Now, use a short shipping bolt to secure the top of the tub by inserting it into one of the upper cabinet holes.
6
Use a thirteen millimeter socket to tighten the bolt.
7
Please note that you may have to remove the hook from the bolt before using, depending on your model.
8
Use a long shipping bolt to secure the bottom of the tub.
9
Once the washer has been transported to its new location, be sure to remove all shipping bolts and snap in the cabinet plugs.

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Front Loading
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$7.62
Total$0.00

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