Owner's Manual

12 INSTALLATION
bolts and retainers may cause severe vibration
and noise, which can lead to permanent damage
to the washer.
NOTE
• The power cord is secured to the back of the washer
with a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with
shipping bolts in place.
Connecting the Water Inlet Hoses
To avoid the risk of costly water damage, purchase and
install new water inlet hoses when installing the washer.
• Do not overtighten the hoses or cross-thread the hose
fittings. Overtightening or cross-threading can damage
the valves or couplings, resulting in leaking and property
damage.
• Do not reuse old hoses. Use only new hoses when
installing the washer. Old hoses could leak or burst
causing flooding and property damage. Contact an LG
Customer Information Center for assistance in buying
hoses.
NOTE
• Periodically check the hoses for cracks, leaks, and wear,
and replace the hoses every five years.
• Do not stretch the water hoses intentionally, and make
sure that they are not pinched, crushed or kinked by
other objects.
• Water supply pressure must be between 20 psi and 120
psi (138 - 827 kPa). If the water supply pressure is more
than 120 psi, a pressure reducing valve must be
installed.
• Your hot water heater should be set to deliver water at
120–135 °F (48–57 °C) to allow the washer to properly
control wash temperatures.
• Do not store or install the washer in a location subject
to freezing temperatures. Damage to the water inlet
hoses and internal mechanisms of the washer can
result. If the washer was exposed to freezing
temperatures prior to installation, allow it to stand at
room temperature for several hours before use and
check for leaks prior to operation.
• Do not use flood-preventing hoses with auto shut off
devices. The devices can be tripped during fill and
prevent the washer from filling properly.
How to Connect the Water Inlet Hoses
1 Check the fittings and seals. Inspect the threaded
fitting on each hose and make sure there is a rubber
seal a in place in both ends of each hose to prevent
leaking.
2 Connect the water supply hoses.
• Connect the water inlet hoses to the hot and cold
water faucets tightly by hand and then tighten
another 2/3 turn with pliers.
• Connect the blue hose to the cold water faucet
and the red hose to the hot water faucet.
3 Flush out the inlet hoses.
• After the hoses are connected, turn on the water
faucets and flush out any foreign substances such
as dirt, sand, or sawdust.
• Let the water drain into a bucket, and check the
water temperature to make sure you’ve
connected the hoses to the correct faucets.
4 Attach the inlet hoses to the back of the washer.
• Attach the hot water inlet hose to the hot water
inlet on the back of the washer. Attach the cold
water inlet hose to the cold water inlet on the
back of the washer.
• Tighten the fittings securely. Turn on both faucets
all the way and check for leaks at both ends of the
hoses.