Connecting The Drain Hose - LG WKGX301HBA Owner's Manual

24 INSTALLATION
4
Flush out the inlet hoses.
• After the hoses are connected, turn on the
water faucets and flush out any foreign
substances such as dirt, sand, or sawdust.
• Let the water drain into a bucket, and check
the water temperature to make sure you've
connected the hoses to the correct faucets.
5
Attach the inlet hoses to the back of the
appliance and secure the cold water inlet
hoses with tie straps
For the Washer
• Attach the hot water inlet hose
water inlet on the back of the washer.
Attach a cold water inlet hose
water inlet on the back of the washer.
For the Dryer
• Attach a cold water inlet hose
water inlet on the back of the dryer.
• 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.
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k
to the hot
i
to the cold
j
to the cold
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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.
• The end of the drain hose should be located a
minimum of 24" (61 cm) and a maximum of 96"
(244 cm) above the bottom of the washer. For
best results, locate the end of the drain hose no
higher than 66" (168 cm) above the bottom of
the washer. As the drain outlet is raised beyond
66" (168 cm), the drain function will be
increasingly affected.
• If you are experiencing backflow or residual
water in the dryer reservoir, try reducing the
height of the dryer drain hose end to lower than
38" above the base of 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.
within 4
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4 "
(10 cm)