LG WT5680H A, Owner'S Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
POWER OUTLET
y The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of
either side of the washer.
y The appliance and outlet must be positioned so
that the plug is easily accessible.
y Do not overload the outlet with more than one ap-
pliance.
y The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current wiring electric codes and regulations.
y Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommend-
ed.
NOTE:
It is the personal responsibility and obligation
of the product owner to have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified service technician.
FLOORING
y To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST
be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
y Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maxi-
mum 1 in. difference from side to side or from
front to back.
y
Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is not
recommended.
y
Never install the washer on a platform or weakly sup-
ported structure.
To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and
airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in.
(2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the
unit. Be sure to allow for wall, door, or floor mold-
ings that may increase the required clearances.
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in.
1”
(2.5 cm)
27”
(68.6 cm)
1”
(2.5 cm)
45
3
/
8
”
(115.3 cm)
y
The washer is heavy. Two or more people
are required when moving and unpacking the
washer. Failure to do so may result in damage
to property or serious bodily harm.
y
Store and install the washer where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below freezing
or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Failure to follow this warning can cause seri-
ous injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
y
Properly ground washer to conform with all
electric governing codes and ordinances. Fail-
ure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
y
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the washer in humid spaces.
Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electric shock, or death.
y
To ensure proper air flow, do not block the
large opening on the bottom of the washer
with carpeting or other materials.
y
Do not remove ground prong. Do not use
an adapter or extension cord. Plug into a
grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric
shock, or death.
NOTE: The washer must be installed on firm flooring
to minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Concrete
flooring is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, pro-
vided it is built to FHA standards. The washer should
not be installed on rugs or exposed to weather.
WARNING
55
3
/
4
”
(141.7 cm)
26
3
/
4
”
(68 cm)
32”
(81.1 cm)
28
3
/
8
”
(72.1 cm)
3
2
/
4
"
(9 cm)