LG WM2140CW Owner's Manual - Page 12

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Connecting the Water Lines Water hose (To water inlet on the washing machine) Rubber Seal Rubber Seal Water hose (To tap) 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. 2 Connect the water hoses to the faucets. - Connect the blue hose to a cold water faucet and the red hose to a hot water faucet. - If there is only one faucet, connect it to the cold water faucet. In this case, the water supply may be delayed for the first 3 minutes of the supply in order to differentiate hot from cold water. Cold Water Inlet Hot Water Inlet 4 Connect the hoses to the water inlets. - Connect the blue hose to the cold water inlet and the red hose to the hot water inlet. • Check for leaks by turning on the faucets. - If water leaks, check steps 1 to 3 again. NOTE • For your safety, and for extended product life, use only authorized components. The manufacturer is not responsible for product malfunction or accidents caused by the use of separately purchased unauthorized parts. • Use new hoses when you install the washing machine. Do not reuse old hoses. • 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 line pressure must be between 14.5 PSI and 116 PSI (100 - 800 kPa). If the water line pressure is higher than 116 PSI, a pressure reducing valve must be installed. 3 Turn on the water tap to remove foreign substance such as dirt, sand, or sawdust 12 in the water line, and than check the water temperature. MFL62526858_en_100728.indd 12 7/28/10 4:20:26 PM