LG WT1001CW - Manual (Page 8)

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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”
(2.5cm)
24 7 / 8 ”
(63.2 cm)
1”
(2.5cm)
40 1 / 8 ”
(102 cm)
54 3 / 4 ”
(139 cm)
(with open lid)
25 ”
(63.4 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
3 2 / 4 ”
(9 cm)
26 3 / 8 ”
(67 cm)
30 ”
(76 cm)