LG WM3499HVA Owners Manual - Page 14

14 INSTALLATION Connecting the Water Lines 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. Rubber seal Rubber seal 4 Connect the hoses to the water inlets tightly by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers. - Connect the blue hose to the cold water inlet and the red hose to the hot water inlet. Hot water inlet Cold water inlet Water hose (To faucet) Water hose (To water inlet on the washing machine) 2 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. WARNING yyDo not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 3 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 the water drain into a bucket, and check the water temperature. WARNING yyDo not overtighten the hoses. Overtightening can damage the valves resulting in leaking and property damage. 5 Check for leaks by turning on the faucets. - If water leaks, check steps 1 to 4 again. NOTE yyFor 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. yyUse new hoses when installing the washing machine. Do not reuse old hoses. yyContact LG Customer Service for Assistance in buying hoses : 1-800-243-0000. yyPeriodically 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. yyWater 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. yyTo 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).