Connecting The Water Lines - LG WT5001C Series Owner's Manual

CONNECTING THE WATER LINES

• IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing
the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses.
• IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses
provided by LG with this laundry product.
Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or
function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten
correctly and could cause leaks. Subsequent
damage to product or property will not be
covered under the terms of LG's warranty.
• Water supply pressure must be between 14.5
PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). If the water
supply pressure is more than 116 PSI,
a pressure reducing valve must be installed.
• Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks,
and wear, and replace the hose every 5 years.
• Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
• The washer should never be installed or stored
in a location subject to freezing temperatures.
Damage to the water lines and internal
mechanisms of the washer can result. If the
washer was exposed to freezing temperatures
prior to installation, allow it to stand at room
temperature for several hours before use.
Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and make
1
sure there is a rubber seal in place in both ends.
Water Hose
Rubber
(to water inlet
Seal
on washer)
Water Hose
Rubber
(to water inlet
Seal
on washer)
Connect water hose to hose utilities.
2
Connect the water hoses to the HOT and
COLD water valves of your home. Hand
tighten, plus make an additional 1/4 turn with
pliers.
NOTE: A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C)
water to the washer.
Water Tap
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
NOTE: To avoid build up that can clog the inlet
valve screen, thoroughly flush both faucet and
hose to remove any particles or other impurities
by running water through them into a container.
3 Attach water hose to washer.
Thread the hot water hose onto the washer hot water
connection (red) and the cold water hose onto the cold
water connection (blue).
Hand tighten; then make an additional 1/8 turn with pliers.
NOTE: Do not cross-thread the hose fittings. Attach
the hot water line to the red hot water inlet on the back
of the washer. Attach the cold water line to the blue
cold water inlet on the back of the washer. Tighten the
fittings securely.
NOTE: Tighten the fittings securely. Open the
water taps fully to check for leaks.
• The drain hose should always be properly
Rubber Seal
secured. Failure to properly secure the drain
Rubber
Seal hose can result in flooding and property
damage.
• Do not install the end of the drain hose higher
than 96 inches (243.8 cm) above the bottom of
the washer.
• The drain must be installed in accordance with
Water Hose
any applicable local codes and regulations.
(to tap)
• Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
Hot
Cold
or
CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE
Drain Hose
Hot
Cold
Standpipe
39"
(99 cm)
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