Electrical Connection; Connecting Water Supply Hose - LG WM3431HW Owner's Manual

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Electrical connection

• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the machine will not be used for an extended time, unplug it and shut off the water supply.
• Connect the machine to a grounded outlet in accordance with current wiring regulations.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local service center.
• Do not install your washing machine in rooms where temperatures below freezing may occur. Frozen
hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at
temperatures below freezing point.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing : Store the
washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.
Washing Machine is to be connected to the water mains using new hoses
Old hoses should not be used.

Connecting water supply hose

• Water supply pressure must be between
4.5 and 145 PSI (30~1000 kPa)
• Do not crossthread when connecting inlet
hose to the valve.
• If the water supply pressure is more than
145 PSI, a pressure reducing device should
be installed.
• Two Sealing washers are supplied with the
water inlet hoses to prevent water leaks.
• Check for leakage of washing machine
connections by turning the tap completely on.
• Periodically check the condition of the hose
and replace the hose if necessary.
• Make sure that there is no kink in the hose
and that it is not crushed.
• Be sure that the two water input ports are
connected to the correct water faucets.
The connector for hot water is colored red.
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