LG WM1455H A Series Owner's Manual page 13

hose can result in flooding and property
damage.
NOTE
• The drain must be installed in accordance with
any applicable local codes and regulations.
• Make sure that the drain hose is not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
• Do not install the drain hose with the end lower
than 29.5 inches (75 cm) or higher than 96
inches (244 cm) above the bottom of the washer
or more than 60 inches (152 cm) away from 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.
Using a Standpipe to Drain
1
Clip the end of the hose into the elbow
bracket.
• Connect the elbow bracket
inches (10 cm) of the end of the drain hose.
If the drain hose is extended more than 4
inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the elbow
bracket, mold or microorganisms could
spread to the inside of the washer.
2
Insert the end of the drain hose into the
standpipe.
3
Use the provided tie strap
drain hose in place.
within 4
a
4 "
(10 cm)
to secure the
b
4
If the water valves and drain are built into the
wall, fasten the drain hose to one of the water
hoses with the provided tie strap
side on inside).
29.5 - 96 "
(75 - 244 cm)
Using the Laundry Tub to Drain
1
Clip the end of the hose into the elbow
bracket.
• Connect the elbow bracket
inches (10 cm) of the end of the drain hose.
If the drain hose is extended more than 4
inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the elbow
bracket, mold or microorganisms could
spread to the inside of the washer.
2
Hang the end of the drain hose over the side
of the laundry tub.
INSTALLATION 13
(ribbed
c
29.5 - 96 "
(75 - 244 cm)
within 4
a
4 "
(10 cm)