Plugging In The Power Cord And Grounding; Test Run - LG WM3997H A Serie Manual De Propietario

Plugging in the Power Cord and
Grounding
Make sure to ground the washing machine to
prevent a short circuit or an electric shock when
plugging in.
Using a 3-prong outlet
If plugged into a grounded, 3-prong outlet rated
for use with this appliance, no further grounding is
necessary.
WARNING
y The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5
m) of either side of the washer.
y The appliance and outlet must be positioned
so that the plug is easily accessible.
y Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.
y The outlet must be grounded in accordance
with current wiring codes and regulations.
y Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
y It is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the product owner to have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
y Do not use a worn or damaged power cord
or power plug. Replace or repair worn or
damages cords or plugs it immediately. Failure
to do so may result in death, fire, electric
shock, or malfunction.
y Do not modify the power cord and take care
not to damage it when installing or moving
the washing machine. Failure to follow this
warning may result in death, fire, electric
shock, or malfunction.
y Make sure that the washing machine is
grounded.
y Connect this washing machine to a grounded
outlet conforming to the rating prior to use.
Failure to do so may result in fire, electric
shock, or malfunction.
y Do not use adaptors or extension cords. The
washing machine should always be plugged
into its own individual electrical outlet which
has a voltage rating that matches the rating
plate. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric
shock or malfunction.
y Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of
the power cord. Doing so may cause death,
fire, electric shock, or product malfunction.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Test run

Check if the washing machine is properly installed
and run a test cycle.
1 Load the washing machine with 6 pounds of
laundry (approximately 14 shirts).
2
Press the Power button and turn the cycle
selector knob to the right.
3
Press the Rinse+Spin button to select Rinse+Spin.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
- The wash cycle starts.
5 Check if water is supplied, that the washing
machine does not rock or vibrate excessively,
and that it drains well during the spin cycle.
- If water leaks during water supply, see page 14,
Connecting the water lines, to connect them
properly.
- If the washing machine rocks and vibrates
excessively, see page 16, Leveling the washing
machine, to level it again.
- If the drain does not work, see page 15,
Connecting the drain line, to install it properly.
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