LG WM8100HVA User Manual

14
INSTALLATION
Connecting the Water Lines
1
Check the rubber seals on both sides of the hose.
- Insert a rubber seal into the threaded fittings on
each hose to prevent leaking.
Rubber seal
Water hose
(To water inlet on the
washing machine)
Rubber seal
Water hose
(To faucet)
2
Connect the water supply hoses to the HOT and
COLD water faucets tightly by hand and then
tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
- Connect the blue hose to a cold water faucet and
the red hose to a hot water faucet.
WARNING
y
Do not overtighten.
Damage to the coupling can
result.
3
After connecting inlet hose to water faucets,
turn on the water faucets to flush out foreign
substances (dirt, sand or sawdust) in the water
lines. Let water drain into a bucket, and check the
water temperature.
4
Connect the hoses to the water inlets tightly
by hand and then tighten another 2/3 turn with
pliers.
- Connect the blue hose to the cold water inlet
and the red hose to the hot water inlet.
Cold
water
inlet
Hot water
inlet
WARNING
y
Do not overtighten the hoses.
Overtightening
can damage the valves resulting in leaking and
property damage.
5
Check for leaks by turning on the faucets.
- If water leaks, check steps 1 to 4 again.
NOTE
y
For your safety, and for extended product
life, use only authorized components. The
manufacturer is not responsible for product
malfunction or accidents caused by the use
of separately purchased, unauthorized parts.
y
Use new hoses when you install the washing
machine. Do not reuse old hoses. Use only
the inlet hoses provided with the washer. LG
does not recommend the use of aftermarket
hoses.
y
Periodically check the hoses for cracks, leaks
and wear, and replace the hoses every five
years.
y
Do not stretch the water hoses intentionally,
and make sure that they are not crushed by
other objects.
y
Water supply pressure must be between 20
psi and 120 psi (138–827 kPa). If the water
supply pressure is more than 120 psi, a
pressure reducing valve must be installed.
y
To provide optimum washing performance
the hot water temperature should be set
at 120-135°F (48-57°C) and the cold at 60°F
(15°C).

LG WM8100HVA Specifications

General

Style	front load
Color	graphite steel
Washer Capacity	5.2 cubic feet
Max Spin Speed	1300 revolutions per minute
Spin Speeds	5
Number of Cycles	14
Cycle Selections	normal, perm. press, delicates, speed wash, tubclean, sanitary, allergiene, heavy duty, brightwhites, towels, rinse+spin, download, jumbo wash, bedding
Options	turbowash, steam, fresh care, prewash, delay wash, extra rinse, coldwash, child lock, rinse+spin, drum light, add garments
Noise level	yes
Temperature Settings	5
Temperature Selections	extra hot, hot, warm, cold, tap cold (all cold rinses)
Soil Levels	heavy, heavy medium, normal, low medium, light
Internal Heater	yes
Control Panel	dial, touchpad
Delay Start / End	yes
Child Lock	yes
Cycle Signal	yes
Interior Light	yes
Steam	yes
Dispenser	single load
Smart Home	no
Annual Energy Consumption	125 kilowatt hours
Voltage	120 volts
Current	10 amperes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	33 7/10 inches
Height	41 5/16 inches
Width	29 inches
Net Weight	238.98 pounds