LG WTG8020W Owner's Manual page 12

INSTALLATION
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NOTE
• If the water pressure is near or over 600 kPa, a
water pressure reduction device should be
installed to both taps.
• Exceeding 65 °C can damage some clothes.
• Temperatures below 4 °C can cause hoses to
freeze and burst and unfavourable wash results
due to undissolved detergent.
• Cold inlet Water Temperatures over 25 °C can
cause damage to clothes such as delicate
Woollens.
• Do not overtighten the water supply hose or use
mechanical devices to tighten onto the inlet
valves.
• No further backflow protection required for
connection to the water inlet.
• Ensure the inlet hoses are not bent, kinked or
tangled as this could cause insufficient water
flow and result in a malfunction.
Checking the Rubber Seals
Two rubber seals are supplied with the water
a
inlet hoses. They are used to prevent leaks when
the connections to the taps are properly tightened.
Do not over tighten connections.
• Do not use mechanical devices such as multi
grips to tighten the inlet hoses. Ensure that the
curved end of the water inlet hose is connected
to the appliance.
Connecting the Hose to the
Water Tap
Connecting Screw-Type Hose to Tap with Thread
Screw the hose connector onto the water supply
tap. Hand tighten only with the aid of a soft cloth.
NOTE
• After connecting the water inlet hose to the
water tap, turn on the water tap to flush out
foreign substances (dirt, sand, sawdust, and etc.)
in the water lines. Let the water drain into a
bucket, and check the water temperature.
Connecting the Hose to the
Appliance
Screw the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve
on the back of the appliance.
• On models with only one water inlet, do not
connect the hose to the hot water supply.
Connect to the cold water supply only.
NOTE
• After completing the connections, check for
leaks and tighten or reassemble the connections
if needed.