Checking the Level

Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary noise, vibration and movement. Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation.

Adjusting and Levelling the appliance

The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are required when levelling the appliance. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury or death.Position the appliance in the final location and check to make sure it is level.All levelling feet must rest solidly on the floor. Gently push on the corners of the appliance to make sure that it does not rock from corner to corner. Make sure there are no gaps between the front levelling feet and the floor.Use the wrench (packaged with the appliance) to turn the levelling feet.Unscrew the front feet to raise the appliance or screw in the feet to lower it. If unable to level the appliance using only the front feet, install the two rear levelling feet by tipping the appliance. Do not lay the appliance down to install the levelling feet.Raise or lower the appliance using the levelling feet until the appliance is level from side to side and front to back.Make sure that all levelling feet are in firm contact with the floor. If the appliance is used without levelling, it may fall, causing injury, damage, or product malfunction.Adjust the levelling feet only as far as necessary to level the appliance. Extending the levelling feet more than necessary can cause the appliance to vibrate.When the appliance is completely stable and all levelling feet are resting solidly on the floor, tighten the locking nuts a.

Installing on Carpeting

Follow these instructions when installing the appliance on carpeting.The appliance is heavy. Two or more people are necessary to install the rear leveling feet and carpet spikes. Failure to do so can result in back injury or other injury.Keep the appliance upright when moving and installing it. If you lay the appliance on its side, refrigerant may leak and cause the appliance to malfunction.Move the appliance into its final location using the wheels at the bottom of the appliance.Install the two rear leveling feet at the rear bottom of the appliance.Tip the appliance, do not lay it down, to install the leveling feet.Level the unit following the instructions in Leveling the Appliance.Install the four carpet spikes on the ends of the leveling feet, with the shorter, octagonal faces toward the front.Take care when handling the carpet spikes. They are designed to pierce through the carpet backing and pad and are very sharp.Keep fingers and hands out from under the spikes when setting the unit in place to avoid personal injury or product damage.Level the appliance once more after installing the spikes.If the carpet has very deep pile or padding, the front feet may need to be extended slightly to install the drip tray.If installing the appliance on carpeting:Be sure to check and empty the drip tray often.Do not open the unit during operation to avoid condensation forming on carpet surface, which may result in surface mold or mildew.Keep the bottom of the cabinet dry when filling or emptying water tanks. Keep the outside of the water tanks clean and dry to discourage growth of mold or mildew.

Reversing the door

It is possible to reverse the direction of the door swing. This should be done by the installer at the time of installation, if desired.If the direction of the door swing needs to be changed after installation, contact the LG Customer Information Centre.

Assembling the drip tray

Before using the appliance, insert the drip tray onto the bottom of the cabinet.Hold the tray so the arrow and letter on the front of the tray face up.Insert one side of the tray first, then the other. Push the tray until it slides completely in.To detach, pull one side out then the other.If the tray collects water, detach it and empty the water. After emptying it, reassemble the tray.Do not operate the appliance without installing the drip tray. Doing so could lead to water damage caused by leaking.

Installing hinge covers

Open the appliance door.Snap the hinge cover onto the upper hinge assembly with the bent edge on the far side from the hinge.Repeat with the remaining hinge cover on the lower hinge assembly.