LG WT5480C series Owner's Manual page 5

_MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion or
elect_rio shock, or to prevent prope_ damage, injury to persons, or death,
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
i_,WARN IN G
To reduce the risk of fire, e[ectdc shock or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
- Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. Installation instructions are
packed with the washer for instaIler's reference. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked
and reinstalled by a qualified service technician, Fai}ure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shuck, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cat or remove the third (ground) prong from tl'_ power cord, Failure to
foiiuw this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded, Failure to follow this ,warning can cause serf*
ous iniury, fire, electric shuck, 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 possibility of eIectric shock from this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded outlat. Failure to foIIow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death_
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked I_f a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is proper_ grounded,
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious iniury, fire, electric 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
iniury, fire, electric shuck, or death_
• Do not install on carpet, Install washer on a solid floor. Faiiure 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,
Faiture to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
- The washer should always be plugged into its own individual elec_ical outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating piste_ This provides the best perfermance 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, electric shock, or death.
• Repair or immediately replace nil 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 fo_Iow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock or death.
• When installing or rr_oving the washer, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to
fotiow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric 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,
• The washer is heavy, Two or more _le may be needed to install and move the appliance, Failure to do so
can result in back or other injury.
• Store and install the w_asher where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
outdoor weather conditions, Faffure 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, electric shock, or death
• To reducethe riskof injuryto persons, adhereto all industry recommended safaty procedures including the
use of long sleeved gl_ and safety glasses, Failure to foliow a_Iof the safety warnings in this manual could
resuk in property damage, injury to persons or death.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partiaIiy disassembled, or has miss-
ing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or ptug,
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unpIug this appliance from the power suppty or disconnect the
washer at the househoId distribution panet by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.