Connecting The Water - LG WT5480C series Owner's Manual

10 INSTALLATION _NSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
* LG recommends the use of LG hose& Any leak_
ing, property damage, or damage to the washing
machine caused by an improper instalWa_onor b_,
the use of nomLG hoses is not cov'-_ed under the
terms of the LG warranty and is the sole respensi-
bi_i_ of the customer and/or an installer,
= Water supply pressure must be between t4_5 psi
and 116 psi (100~800 kPa). If the water supply pressure
is more than 116 ps{, a pressure reducing valve must
be installed.
, Periodical_y check the hose for cracks, leaks, and
wear, and replace the hose if necessary.
o Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
, The washer should never be instalbd or stored in a
location subject to freezing temperatures. Damage to
the water _ines and internal mechanisms of the "washer
can result ff the washer was exposed to freezing tem-
peratures prior to insta{lation, a_low it to stand at room
temperature for severai hours before use and check for
leatcs prior to operation.
Rubber Seal Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to water in_et
on washer)
Water Hose_
(to tap)
1. tnspect the threaded fitting on each hose and
make sure there is a rubber sea{ in place in both
ends
Water Faucet
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 ove_ght_en. 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 _ines. Doing so will he{p prevent future
problems with clogged fiUter screens, and wili a_so
allow you to verify which hose is hot and which
is col&
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.n DO not reuse old hoses, Only use new hoses
when you instal_ the washing machine, Old
hoses could leak or burst causing flooding and
I property damage.
4. Attach the hot ,water _ine to the hot water inlet on
the back of the washer, Attach the cold water line
to the cold water inlet on the back of the washer.
Tighten the fittings securely. Turn ON both fau-
cets aH the way and check for leaks at both ends
of the hoses.
NOTE: Be careful not to cross4hread the hose fit°
tings, This will damage the valve and could resutt in
property damage from leaks,