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Before Installing

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PliersFlat-Blade ScrewdriverLevelFor instructions on stacking under a top-load-matching dryer, see the instructions in the dryer stacking kit which is available on LG.com.Scan the QR code to link directly to an install video tutorial.https://www.lg.com/us/support/video-tutorials/lg-sidekick-washer-installation--20150143294840https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/video-tutorials/CT30018120-20150104532921https://www.lg.com/ca_fr/soutien/tutoriels-video/CT20100068-20150104911623

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions first after purchasing this washer or transporting it to another location.Choosing the Proper LocationStacking Pedestal Washer and Front-Loading WasherConnecting the Inlet HosesConnecting the Drain HoseLeveling the WasherMoving or installation of the appliance requires two or more people. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.Store and install the appliance where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause product or part failure, serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.Properly ground the washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.To ensure proper airflow, do not block the large opening on the bottom of the washer with carpeting or other materials.Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord. 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.Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing. Service personnel- Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is energized: pump, valve, motor, control board.The pedestal washer is for installation and use only underneath an LG front-loading washer manufactured after 2009. A special kit is also available to allow use under an LG top-load-matching dryer manufactured in 2016 or later. Do not use the pedestal washer as a standalone unit, under an LG top-loading washer, or under any other washer or dryer.The pedestal washer's width must match the stacked LG appliance's width.The pedestal washer will not work as a standalone unit.The pedestal washer must be stacked under an LG brand appliance in order to operate properly.