Connecting The Water Lines - LG TCW2013LS2 Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting the water lines

1
Check the rubber seals on both sides of the
hose.
- Insert a rubber seal into the threaded
fittings on each hose to prevent leaking.
Rubber seal
Water hose
(To water inlet on the
washing machine)
2
Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT
and COLD water faucets tightly by hand and
then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
- Connect the blue hose to a cold water
faucet and the red hose to a hot water
faucet.
WARNING
• Do not overtighten. Damage to the
coupling can result.
3
After connecting inlet hose to water
faucets, turn on the water faucets to flush
out foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust)
in the water lines. Let water drain into a
bucket, and check the water temperature.
4
Rubber seal
water inlet
Water hose
(To faucet)
• Do not overtighten the hoses.
5
• For your safety, and for extended product
• Use new hoses when you install the
• Periodically check the hoses for cracks,
• Do not stretch the water hoses
• Water supply pressure must be between
• To provide optimum washing performance
Connect the hoses to the water inlets tightly
by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn
with pliers.
- Connect the blue hose to the cold water
inlet and the red hose to the hot water
inlet.
Cold
WARNING
Overtightening can damage the valves
resulting in leaking and property damage.
Check for leaks by turning on the faucets.
- If water leaks, check steps 1 to 4 again.
NOTE
life, use only authorized components.
The manufacturer is not responsible for
product malfunction or accidents caused
by the use of separately purchased
unauthorized parts.
washing machine. Do not reuse old hoses.
Use only the inlet hoses provided with the
washer. LG does not recommend the use
of aftermarket hoses.
leaks and wear, and replace the hoses
every 5 years.
intentionally, and make sure that they are
not crushed by other objects.
20 PSI and 120 PSI (138~827 kPa). If the
water supply pressure is more than 120
PSI, a pressure reducing valve must be
installed.
the hot water temperature should be set
at 120-135°F (48-57°C) and the cold at
60°F (15°C).
Hot water
inlet