WVIID1058BKG Whirlpool Washer Bracket Below Direct Drive Motor - What is Its Use?

[frankosmith]

Model Number

WVIID1058BKG

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

Less than 1 year

Hi,

I just purchased a new Whirlpool Top Load Washer. The store guy said I should remove the bracket below the direct drive motor before fist use. He said this is a "Transit Bracket" designed to protect the motor in delivery. I called service hotline, but the service technician at the other end said I don't need to remove it anymore. The user manual doesn't say it either.

So what really is the purpose of the this bracket? Can I remove it or not? Do other brands of top loaders leave it on by default? I have attached a sample picture of the bracket (this picture is a similar bracket, I don't have access to my washer right now).

Thanks. I hope someone who has owned or repaired a top load direct drive can shed a light on this.

 

[Jake]

Please recheck your model number. WVIID1058BKG does not pull up as good.

This is a newer version Whirlpool and I don't know the answer.

Contact Whirlpool at 1-866-698-2538 and you can ask them.

Let us know what they tell you because I'm very curious myself.

Jake