Transit locks immobilize parts of the appliance during transport. Before use, remove the items indicated in the manual; not all visible screws belong to that system.
Identify the parts before loosening anything
Depending on the model, there may be bolts, brackets, blocks, or internal packing. Their number and location vary. Compare the diagram in the manual with the appliance and keep the accessories that go with each lock.
A cabinet screw, counterweight screw, or internal mechanism screw should not be removed just because it looks like a transit bolt. If you cannot match a part to the instructions, stop unpacking and contact the manufacturer or installer.
Removal and storage
- Keep the appliance unplugged and positioned securely.
- Remove only the items marked, using the access point and tool specified.
- Recover bushings or other parts that are part of the assembly, when the manual says to do so.
- Install the provided caps and make sure no packing material remains in areas used during operation.
- Store the identified parts with their instructions for the next move.
If the washer has already run with the locks in place
Stop using it and check the inspection instructions. The locks can prevent the suspension from moving and cause vibration and knocking, but leaving them in place does not by itself confirm specific damage.
Once removal has been handled and any signs of damage have been addressed, check support and leveling and follow the applicable initial test. For another move, use the transport procedure, which may require reinstalling the relevant locks.
Keep each lock as a complete set: an incomplete fastening may not perform its function during the next move.