4 Connect The Water Lines - LG WT901CW Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECT THE WATER LINES
• LG recommends the use of LG hoses. Any leaking,
property damage, or damage to the washing ma-
chine caused by an improper installation or by the
use of non-LG hoses is not covered under the terms
of the LG warranty and is the sole responsibility of
the customer and/or an installer. For your safety, and
for extended product life, we recommend using high-
quality LG components. LG is not responsible for pro-
duct malfunction or damage caused by the use of se-
parately purchased non-LG parts. Contact LG Custo-
mer Service for assistance in buying hoses: 1-800-
243-0000.
•
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 if necessary.
•
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 tem
peratures prior to installation, allow it to stand at room
temperature for several hours before use and check for
leaks prior to operation.
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
1. Inspect the threaded fitting on each hose and
make sure there is a rubber seal in place in both
ends.
Water Faucet
WARNING
Do not reuse old hoses. Only use new hoses
•
when you install the washing machine. Old
hoses could leak or burst causing flooding and
property damage.
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to tap)
2. Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and
COLD water faucets tightly by hand and then tight-
en another 2/3 turn with pliers.
WARNING
•
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling
can result.
3. Always run a gallon or two of water through each
inlet hose to flush dirt, scale and other debris out
of the water lines. Doing so will help prevent future
-
problems with clogged filter screens, and will also
allow you to verify which hose is hot and which
is cold.
Cold water inlet
WARNING
• Do not overtighten the hoses. Overtightening
can damage the valves resulting in leaking and
property damage.
4. Attach the hot water line to the hot water inlet (o-
range) on the back of the washer. Attach the cold
water line to the cold water inlet (blue) on the back
of the washer.
Tighten the fittings securely. Turn ON both fau-
cets all the way and check for leaks at both ends
of the hoses.
NOTE: Be careful not to cross-thread the hose fit-
tings. This will damage the valve and could result in
property damage from leaks.
Hot water inlet