Installation; Removing The Transit Bolts; Connecting The Inlet Hose; Level Adjustment - LG WD-8050F Service Manual

Installation

Removing the transit bolts

• To protect the washer during transportation, the special 4 bolts are locked. Before operating the wash-
er, remove the bolts. (If they are not removed, it may cause heavy vibration, noise and malfunction)
1 . Locate the 4 bolts that secure the washer.
2 . Unscrew the 4 bolts with a spanner provided.
3 . Take out the 4 bolts
4 . Keep the transit bolts and spanner for future use.

Level adjustment

• If the washer is not levelled, it could cause noise or vibration.
1. Select a place for installation
• Place it on a firm and even floor.
• Place it more than 2cm away from the wall
2. Check the gap
• Ensure all feet are firmly on the floor.
Leveling leg
3. After adjusting the level, check it by shaking the
Higher Lower
washer. Readjust the level if necessary.
The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when
the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor.
Leveling should be done within 1.5 degree angle.
Leveling leg

Electrical connection

• Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after using.
• Connect the machine to an the exclusive AC 220 – 240V outlet with ground terminal.
• If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device,
the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device should be positioned so it is not
subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
• If a stationary appliance is provided with a supply cord and a plug, the instructions shall
state that the appliance must be positioned so that plug is accessible.

Water drain

• Hook over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose hanger supplied
with the machine.
• Make sure there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed.
Secure the hose so that it can not be dislodged while the appliance is running.
• The drain hose should not be placed higher than 85cm above the floor.
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Connecting the inlet hose

1. Unscrew the fixing screw to 2. Push the connector up till the
attach the faucet. rubber packing is in tight
contact with the faucet.
Then tighten the 4 screws.
Upper
Rubber
Connector
packing Rubber packing
Upper
Connector
Fixing screw
Used the horizontal faucet
Horizontal faucet
Hose connector
Extension faucet
Square faucet
• Make sure that the rubber seal
is inside the hose connector.
Connecting the inlet hose
• Two rings are supplied with the water inlet hose in the
valve connector in order to prevent water leaks.
• Your machine comes with only cold water connection.
Connect to cold water using the inlet valve.
• Check water tightness 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 are no kinks in the hose and that it
is not crushed.
3. Push the water supply hose
vertically upwards so that the
rubber packing within in the
hose can adhere completely to
the faucet and then tighten it by
screwing it to the
right.
Upper
Connector
Plate
Water supply
hose
Rubber seal
• Your machine comes with only
cold water connection.
• Make sure that there are no
kinks in the hose and that it is
not crushed.
(How to connect the hose of screw type.)
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