Safety Instructions For Installation - LG WM3455HS User's Manual & Installation Instructions

I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

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appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
detailed grounding procedures. Installation
instructions are packed in the washer for installer's
reference. If the washer is moved to a new location,
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service
person. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,
or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibillty of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120 VAC,
60 Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or
death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,
or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical
shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid
floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
leak damage.
• Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an
adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded
3-prong outlet. Failure to follow these warnings can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
• The washer should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This
provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause
a fire hazard from overheated wires.
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end. Failure
to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• When installing or moving the washer, be careful
not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes to prevent shock
hazard and assure stability during operation.
• Washer is heavy. Two or more people may be
need to install and move the appliance. Failure to
do so can result in back or other injury.
• 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 leak damage.
• Do not install the washer in humid spaces to
reduce the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical
shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to
all industry recommended safety procedures
including the use of long sleeved gloves and
safety glasses. Failure to follow all of the safety
warnings in this manual could result in property
damage, personal injury or death.