Unpacking Shipping Material

Lift the appliance off of the foam base.After removing the carton and shipping material, lift the appliance off the foam base.Make sure the plastic tub support a comes off with the base and is not stuck to the bottom of the appliance.If you must lay the appliance down to remove the carton base b, always protect the side of the appliance and lay it carefully on its side. Do not lay the appliance on its front or back.Do not use the appliance on carton base b. Doing so may damage the appliance.Remove the foam tub insert.To prevent damage, do not remove the foam insert c from the tub until the appliance is in the final location.Once removed, save the foam insert for future use. If the appliance needs to be moved, the foam insert will help prevent damage during transportation.Unfasten the power cord.Unfasten the power cord from the back of the appliance.

Installation Location

Install the appliance on a flat floor of hard material that is strong enough to support a fully loaded appliance. (Allowable slope under the appliance: 1º)Never try to level any uneven floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the appliance.If it is impossible to avoid positioning the appliance next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove, an insulation (85 X 60 cm) covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliances.Ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for a service technician in the event of a breakdown.Additional clearance for the wall should have 10 cm for the rear and 2 cm for right and left side.This appliance must only be used for domestic household purposes and should not be used with movable home or house.Do not install this appliance on a raised surface or platform, plinth or stand. It may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

Ventilation

Make sure that air circulation around the appliance is not impeded by carpets, rugs, etc.

Ambient Temperature

Do not install the appliance in rooms where freezing temperatures may occur. Frozen hoses may burst under pressure. The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point.If the appliance is delivered in winter and temperatures are below freezing, place the appliance at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.

Electrical Connection

Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use.Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in accordance with current wiring regulations.The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.Power outlet must be within 1.5 meters of either side of the appliance.Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local authorised LG repairer.The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and grounded/earthed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.