Connecting The Drain Line - LG WM2240 Series Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
4
Connect the hoses to the water inlets.
- Connect the blue hose to the cold water inlet and the
red hose to the hot water inlet.
Cold
water
inlet
5
Check for leaks by turning on the faucets.
- If water leaks, check steps 1 to 4 again.
NOTE
For your safety, and for extended product life, use
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only authorized components. The manufacturer is
not responsible for product malfunction or accidents
caused by the use of separately purchased
unauthorized parts.
Use new hoses when you install the washing
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machine. Do not reuse old hoses. Use only the
inlet hoses provided with the washer. LG does not
recommend the use of aftermarket hoses.
Periodically check the hoses for cracks, leaks and
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wear, and replace the hoses every 5 years.
Do not stretch the water hoses intentionally, and
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make sure that they are not crushed by other
objects.
Water supply pressure must be between 14.5 PSI
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and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). If the water supply
pressure is more than 116 PSI, a pressure reducing
valve must be installed.

Connecting the drain line

Secure the drain hose in place to prevent moving and leaking.
Hot water
inlet
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Connecting floor drain
1
2
Using a standpipe
1
NOTE
The drain hose should be properly secured. Failure to
properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding
and malfunction.
The total length of the drain hose should be less than
96 inches (2.44 m) from the bottom of the washing
machine.
The drain must be installed in accordance with the
applicable local codes and regulations.
Do not stretch the water hoses intentionally, and make
sure that they are not crushed by other objects.
Insert the end of the drain hose into the floor drain.
Secure the hose in place to prevent it from moving.
Clip the end of the hose into the elbow bracket.
- Connect the elbow bracket within 4 inches (10 cm) from
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.
No more than
4 inches (10 cm)
Elbow bracket