Preparing Water And Electrical Connections - LG DB242 Series Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION
18
Preparing Water and
Electrical Connections
Connecting the Hose to the
Water Tap
Connect the water supply hose
WARNING
• Do not shorten or damage the water supply hose
as it contains electrical wires and components. It
can not be detached or removed from the
appliance for installation purposes.
• It is important that the water supply hose not be
tampered with, cut, disassembled, pulled, or
kinked. It contains electrical wiring inside and if
damaged, can cause an electrical hazard.
CAUTION
• Only use the threaded nut of the water supply
hose to tighten it to the tap.
• Do not twist or kink the water supply hose when
connecting it to the tap.
• This appliance may be fed with either hot or cold
water. If the water connection can not be
maintained below 65ºC, the appliance must be
connected to cold water.
to the water tap.
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• Use sealant tape or sealing compound on the
tap's thread to avoid water leaks.
• Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply
bent.
NOTE
• Before connecting the water supply hose to the
tap, turn on the tap to flush out foreign
substances (dirt, sand or sawdust) in the water
lines. Let water drain into a bucket.
• It takes about 3 – 4 minutes for the first supply
water.
Routing Electrical Wiring
Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in
accordance with the current wiring regulations,
protected by a minimum 15 amp circuit breaker or
time delay fuse.
Wiring must be two wires with earth.
The power cord should not be positioned behind
the appliance but within 1.2 meters of the side so
that the plug is easily accessible.
WARNING
• For personal safety, remove house fuse or open
circuit breaker or switch off power plug before
installation.
• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
• The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
• Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out
by qualified service personnel. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Contact our local
service centre.
• Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized
power circuit to avoid electrical overload.

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