Installation Guide

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ENGLISH

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Overview

Hot

Cold

WARNING

The washer is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed

to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, re, electric shock, or

death.

Properly ground the washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this

warning can cause serious injury, re, electric shock, or death.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this

warning can cause serious injury, re, electric shock, or death.

To ensure proper air ow, do not block the large opening on the bottom of the washer with carpeting or other

materials.

Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded

3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, re, electric shock, or death.

Choose the proper

location

Unpack and remove

shipping material

Connect the water line

Connect the drain line Level the washer Connect to the power

supply

Test the washing machine

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Overview Cold Hot Choose the proper location Unpack and remove shipping material Connect the water line Connect the drain line Level the washer Connect to the power supply Test the washing machine WARNING 11 • The washer is heavy! Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION Install the washing machine on a solid floor that is strong and rigid enough to support the weight of the washing machine, even when fully loaded, without flexing or bouncing. If the floor has too much flex, you may need to reinforce it to make it more rigid. If the floor is not solid, it may cause severe vibration and noise. POWER OUTLET • The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either side of the washer.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Unfasten the power cord from the back of the washer. 1. After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the washer off the foam base. Make sure the plastic tub support comes off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom of the washer. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always protect the side of the washer and lay it carefully on its side. DO NOT lay the washer on its front or back.
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14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT THE WATER LINES • LG recommends the use of LG hoses. Any leaking, property damage, or damage to the washing machine caused by an improper installation or by the use of non-LG hoses is not covered under the terms of the LG warranty and is the sole responsibility of the customer and/or an installer. For your safety, and for extended product life, we recommend using highquality LG components.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTION 2: LAUNDRY TUB • The drain hose should always be properly secured. Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • The drain must be installed in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations. • Make sure that the drain hose is not stretched, pinched, crushed, or kinked. Bend the end of the drain hose to the desired shape and support it on the edge of the laundry tub. Use the tie strap to secure the drain hose in place.
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16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVEL THE WASHER The tub of your new washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a level, solid surface. the cabinet side meets the top cover. Do not place the level on the top of the lid. Using these surfaces will result in the washer being unlevel. Side to Side NOTE: • Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17 TEST THE WASHER The washer should be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. Plug in the washer. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.