Connecting The Drain Hose - LG WM4200HWA-DLEX4200W Owner's Manual

• Let the water drain into a bucket, and check
the water temperature to make sure you've
connected the hoses to the correct faucets.
4
Attach the inlet hoses to the back of the
washer.
• Attach the hot water inlet hose to the hot
water inlet on the back of the washer.
Attach the cold water inlet hose to the cold
water inlet on the back of the washer.
• Tighten the fittings securely. Turn on both
faucets all the way and check for leaks at
both ends of the hoses.

Connecting the Drain Hose

Connect the drain hose to either a standpipe or
laundry tub.
WARNING
• The drain hose should always be properly
secured. Failure to properly secure the drain
hose can result in flooding and property
damage.
NOTE
• The drain must be installed in accordance with
any applicable local codes and regulations.
• Make sure that the drain hose is not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
• Do not install the drain hose with the end lower
than 29.5 inches (75 cm) or higher than 96
inches (244 cm) above the bottom of the washer
or more than 60 inches (152 cm) away from the
washer.
• Never create an airtight seal between the hose
and the drain with tape or other means. If no air
gap is present, water can be siphoned out of the
drum resulting in poor wash/rinse performance
or clothing damage.
Using a Standpipe to Drain
1
Clip the end of the hose into the elbow
bracket.
• Connect the elbow bracket
inches (10 cm) of the end of the drain hose.
If the drain hose is extended more than 4
inches (10 cm) beyond the end of the elbow
bracket, mold or microorganisms could
spread to the inside of the washer.
2
Insert the end of the drain hose into the
standpipe.
3
Use the provided tie strap
drain hose in place.
4
If the water valves and drain are built into the
wall, fasten the drain hose to one of the water
hoses with the provided tie strap
side on inside).
INSTALLATION 13
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