Connecting To The Power Supply; Testing The Washer - LG WM3460C Series Owner's Manual

Connecting to the Power
Supply
The washer should be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60
Hz grounded 3-prong outlet. Plug in the washer.
WARNING
Do not use a worn or damaged power cord or
power plug. Replace or repair it immediately.
shock, or malfunction.
Do not modify the power cord and plug provided
with the appliance. Take care not to damage it
when installing or moving the washer. Failure to
malfunction.
Make sure that the washer is grounded.
Connect this washer to a grounded outlet
conforming to the rating prior to use. Failure
malfunction.
Do not damage or cut off the ground prong of
electric shock, or product malfunction.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock.
technician if you are in doubt as to whether the
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
The appliance and outlet must be positioned so
that the plug is easily accessible.
Do not use adapters or extension cords. Doing
shock, or death.
For best performance, plug the washer into
its own individual outlet. This helps prevent
overloading house wiring circuits which could
If necessary, use a new, UL-listed 3-prong
adapter or 3-wire extension cord with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug rated at no less than the branch
circuit. Do not use an extension cord longer
than 3 feet. Failure to follow these warnings may
death.

Testing the Washer

Check if the washer is properly installed and run a
test cycle.
1
Load the washer with 6 pounds of laundry
(approximately 6 thick bath towels).
2
Press the Power button.
3
Press the Rinse+Spin button.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
The wash cycle starts.
5
Check if water is supplied, that the machine does
not rock or vibrate excessively, and that it drains
well during the spin cycle.
NOTE
If water leaks during water supply, see Connecting
the Water Lines to connect them properly.
If the washer rocks and vibrates excessively, see
Leveling the Washer to level it again.
If the drain does not work, see Connecting the Drain
Hose to install the hose properly.
INSTALLATION 15