LG WT1701CV Owners Manual - Page 8
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8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION WARNING yy The washer is heavy. Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so may result in damage to property or serious bodily harm. yy Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. yy Properly ground washer to conform with all electric governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. yy To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. yy To ensure proper air flow, do not block the large opening on the bottom of the washer with carpeting or other materials. yy Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. POWER OUTLET NOTE: The washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Concrete flooring is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, provided it is built to FHA standards. The washer should not be installed on rugs or exposed to weather. 40 1/8" (102 cm) 1" (2.5cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5cm) To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the required clearances. 32 " (81.1 cm) 28 3/8" (72.1 cm) yy The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either side of the washer. yy The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible. yy Do not overload the outlet with more than one appliance. yy The outlet must be grounded in accordance with current wiring electric codes and regulations. yy Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a qualified service technician. FLOORING yy To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. yy Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maximum 1 in. difference from side to side or from front to back. yy Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not recommended. yy Never install the washer on a platform or weakly supported structure. 55 1/8" (140 cm) (with open lid) 3 2/4" (9 cm) 26 3/4" (68 cm) 4" (10 cm) Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in.