LG WKHC202HBA Owners Manual - Page 83

INSTALLATION 19 4 Securely connect the short drain hose to a floor drain or standpipe. When connecting to a waste spigot, use a band clamp c on the end of the short drain hose. ENGLISH 41" (105 cm) NOTE • If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the appliance. This will cause abnormal noise. Connecting Hoses to the Drain Hose Connector 1 Slide the included band clamp onto the end of the drain hose of the washer. 2 Connect the drain hoses from the washer and dryer to the drain hose connector. Tighten the band clamp a to keep the washer hose in place. 3 Use the band clamp b on the short drain hose (included) to attach it to the bottom opening of the drain hose connector. CAUTION • Adjust the wire hose clamp to prevent the hose from coming loose or leaking. Failure to do so could result in flooding. Use of the drain hose connector helps avoid siphoning, odors, or improper draining. • Make sure the drain hoses are not kinked or pinched. This is a potential cause of drainage problems or noise. Using a Standpipe to Drain NOTE • The end of the drain hose should be located a minimum of 24" (61 cm) and a maximum of 96" (244 cm) above the bottom of the washer. For best results, locate the end of the drain hose no higher than 66" (168 cm) above the bottom of the washer. As the drain outlet is raised beyond 66" (168 cm), the drain function will be increasingly affected. • If you are experiencing backflow or residual water in the dryer reservoir, reduce the height of the dryer drain hose end to 38" or less above the base of the washer. • Never create an airtight seal between the hose and the drain with tape or other means. If no air gap is present, water can be siphoned out of the drum resulting in poor wash/rinse performance or clothing damage. 1 Clip the end of the hose for the washer into the elbow bracket.