Installation; Choose The Proper; Power Outlet; Flooring - LG WT5480C series Owner's Manual

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
, The washer is heavy, Two or more people are
rE_luired when moving and unpacking the wash-
er, Failure to follow this warning may result in
damage to property or serious bodily harm_
• Store and install the washer where it will net
be exposed to temperatures below freezing or
expc_ed to outdoor weather conditions, Failure
to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electric shock, or death_
. Properly ground the washer to conform w_ al_
g{_¢erning codes and ordinances, Failure to fob
low this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death,
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not in-
stall the washer in humid spaces. Failure to fol-
low this warning can cause serious injury; fire,
electric shock, or death,
° To ensure proper air flow, do not block the large
opening on the bottom of the washer with car-
peting or other materia!s,
• Do not remove the ground prong, Do not use an
adapter or extension cord, Plug into a grounded
3_prong outlet, Failure to foiiow this warning
can cause serious fnjury, fire, electric shock, or
death
NOTE: The washer must be instai_ed on firm floor-
ing to minimize vibration during the spin cycte
Concrete flooring is best, but e wood floor is suf-
ficient, provided it is built to FHA standard& The
washer should not be installed on rugs or exposed
to weather,
45 S/8"
{115,3 ¢ t_)
_L
(2,5 cm) H 168,6 cml 12.5 ¢m}
To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and
airflow; allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in,
(2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 in, (10 cm} behind the
unit, Be sure to allow for wall door, or floor mold-
ings that may increase the required clearances.
32"
POWER OUTLET
- The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m} of
either side of the washer.
- The appliance and outle{ must be positioned so
that the plug is easiiy accessibIe,
- Do not overioad the outlet with more than one
appliance.
- The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current e_ectric wiring codes and regulations.
- A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recom-
mended
NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obliga_
tion of the product owner to have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified service technician.
FLOORING
* To minimize noise and vibration, the washer
MUST be installed on a solidiy constructed floor.
, AHowable slope under the entire washer is a
maximum 1 in, difference from side to side or
from front to back,
. Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not
recommended
- Never instalt the washer on a platform or weakty
supported structure.
6S si_,,
{14!,7 cm)
S 1/2_
(9 cm)
2e s/4"
Mnimum vertical space from floor to overhead
she_ves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in