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Connecting the Water Lines

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16 INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Lines 1 Check the fittings and seals. Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and make sure there is a rubber seal in place in both ends of each hose to prevent leaking. Rubber seal Rubber seal 4 Attach the water lines to the back of the washer. Attach the hot water line to the hot water inlet on the back of the washer. Attach the cold water line 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. Water hose (to water inlet on washer) Water hose (to tap) 2 Connect the water supply hoses. 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. Water faucet WARNING ••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. CAUTION ••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. 3 Flush out the inlet hoses. 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 water drain into a bucket, and check the water temperature to make sure you've connected the hoses to the correct faucets. 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. ••To provide optimum washing performance, the hot water temperature should be set at 120 - 135 °F (48 - 57 °C) and the cold at 60 °F (15 °C). ••The washer should never be installed or stored in a location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage to the water lines 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.

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16
INSTALLATION
Connecting the Water Lines
1
Check the fittings and seals.
Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and
make sure there is a rubber seal in place in both
ends of each hose to prevent leaking.
Rubber seal
Rubber seal
Water hose (to water
inlet on washer)
Water hose
(to tap)
2
Connect the water supply hoses.
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.
Water faucet
3
Flush out the inlet hoses.
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 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 water lines to the back of the
washer.
Attach the hot water line to the hot water inlet on
the back of the washer. Attach the cold water line
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.
WARNING
•
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.
CAUTION
•
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.
•
To provide optimum washing performance, the hot
water temperature should be set at 120 – 135 °F
(48 – 57 °C) and the cold at 60 °F (15 °C).
•
The washer should never be installed or stored in a
location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage
to the water lines 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.