Removing the Samsung Washer Base

The Samsung washer base, also known as a pedestal, supports the appliance and provides storage underneath for laundry supplies. For safety, the base is bolted to the underside of the washing machine in the four corners. You will need an assistant to help move the Samsung into position for removing the base because the appliance is too heavy to attempt the task by yourself. Removing the base takes less than an hour using basic tools.

Pliers
Bucket
Foam pad or old towels
Adjustable wrench
A helper

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the Samsung power cord.
- 2
  Use the pliers to unscrew the two hoses from the back of the Samsung. Set the end of each hose in a bucket to drain the water.
- 3
  Squeeze the clamp on the corrugated hose at the back of the Samsung with pliers to pull this hose off the appliance. Lower the end into the bucket.
- 4
  Pull the Samsung from the wall to create a work space. Clear the floor of any objects and place a foam pad or old towels on the floor next to the left or right side of the Samsung.
- 5
  Pull out and remove the storage drawer in the front of the base.
- 6
  Turn the appliance on its side with the help of an assistant and lay the Samsung on the foam pad or towels.
- 7
  Use an adjustable wrench to remove the four bolts and washers on the inside of the base where each connects to the underside of the Samsung in the four bottom corners.
- 8
  Pull off the base and move it out of the way.
- 9
  Screw in the four round feet, originally supplied with the Samsung, into the four threaded sockets on the bottom of the appliance. If you no longer have the feet with a rubberized base on the end of each, replacements are available either from Samsung or an appliance parts store.
- 10
  Raise the Samsung to the upright position with your assistant's help.

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