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INSTALLATION
Connecting the Water Lines
1
Check the rubber seals on both sides of the hose.
- Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on
each hose to prevent leaking.
Rubber seal
Water hose
(To water inlet on the
washing machine)
2
Connect the water supply 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 a cold water faucet
and the red hose to a hot water faucet.
WARNING
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling
ü
can result.
3
After connecting the inlet hoses to the water
faucets, turn on the water faucets to flush out
foreign substances (dirt, sand or sawdust) in the
water lines. Let the water drain into a bucket, and
check the water temperature.
4 Connect the hoses to the water inlets tightly by
hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
- Connect the blue hose to the cold water inlet
and the red hose to the hot water inlet.
Rubber seal
Water hose
WARNING
(To faucet)
Do not overtighten the hoses.
ü
can damage the valves resulting in leaking
and property damage.
5 Check for leaks by turning on the faucets.
- If water leaks, check steps 1 to 4 again.
NOTE
For your safety, and for extended product
ü
life, use only authorized components. The
manufacturer is not responsible for product
malfunction or accidents caused by the use
of separately purchased, unauthorized parts.
ü
Use new hoses when installing the washing
machine. Do not reuse old hoses.
ü
Contact LG Customer Service for Assistance
in buying hoses : 1-800-243-0000.
ü
Periodically check the hoses for cracks,
leaks and wear, and replace the hoses every
5 years. Do not stretch the water hoses
intentionally, and make sure that they are
not crushed by other objects.
Water supply pressure must be between 20
ü
psi and 120 psi (138 – 827 kPA). If the Water
supply pressure is more than 120 psi, a
Pressure reducing valve must be installed.
To provide optimum washing performance
ü
the hot water temperature should be set at
120 – 135°F (48-57°C) and the cold at 60°F
(15°C).
Cold
water
inlet
Overtightening
Hot
water
inlet