LG Electronics WM8500HVA Installation Guide
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1. MEASURE FIRST LAUNDRY INSTALLATION GUIDE You found the LG washer and dryer that fit your lifestyle now make sure they fit your Space These LG models are larger than typical front load washers and dryers so use this guide to ensure your purchase can be successfully delivered and installed WALK THE PATH START at the point where the washer and dryer will be unloaded Ee from the delivery truck and walk the path that the appliances will take from there to the laundry room Life s Good Any gates or arbors on All doors must be at least 30 wide at their narrowest the path to the door must point Be sure to account for knobs latches closers be at least 30 wide and screen doors ef ec M All hallways must be at least 30 wide at their narrowest point including shelves or other wall mounted items 4 For corners or stairway landings you ll need 43 4 to clear a 90 turn Carefully measure the width height and depth of the opening where the washer and dryer will be installed Be sure to include door floor and wall moldings in your measurements For height measure to the bottom of overhead cabinets if you have them For depth be sure there s enough room to fully open washer and dryer doors FIT THE SPACE N 40 8 Your new LG washer and dryer pair requires a MINIMUM AREA T of 60 W x 40 8 H x 37 3 D to allow for proper spacing and venting If you add pedestals the minimum heig2. ht is 54 7 DEPTH HEIGHT E WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH door open with pedestal 13 9 Washer 29 40 8 S25 5p 54 7 ern gt i f 3 Allow 5 Dryer eg 40 8 52 5r 54 7 ee AG amp venting CLEAR THE WAY Prepare for a smooth delivery by dealing with potential obstacles now Here are some helpful hints to try e If a doorway is too narrow or the door cannot be opened fully remove the door If the hinges are fixed pin hinges they will need to be unscrewed to remove the door For narrow stairs with hand rails removing the railing may help you meet the minimum 30 clearance If the laundry room isn t deep enough for the appliances plus the dryer duct you may be able to use special venting components such as a side vent kit to reduce venting requirements See associate for details GET IT INSTALLED Remember if ANY part of the delivery path or final installation location is too small to fit this LG washer and dryer and the obstructions can t be moved you ll need to notify your retailer BEFORE your scheduled delivery date To ensure your installation goes smoothly here are some final items you ll need to have in place FOR WASHER TIOV grounded 3 prong electrical outlet within 6 feet Water supply hot and cold Drain must be no higher than 96 inches and within 5 feet of the washer A clean solid and level floor surface FOR ELECTRIC DRYER New electrical c
3. ord 3 or 4 prong depending on your outlet sold separately 240V electrical outlet UL approved rigid or semi rigid dryer venting never use foil or plastic FOR GAS DRYER New gas flex connection kit sold separately and natural gas line connection LP conversion kit if not using natural gas sold separately TIOV grounded 3 prong electrical outlet within 4 feet C UL approved rigid or semi rigid dryer venting never use foil or plastic If your purchase includes installation your LG washer and dryer will be unboxed put in place connected to the appropriate sources and leveled Then they ll be tested to make sure that everything works correctly All packing material will be removed and your home restored to its original condition Note Accessories stacking kits and pedestals are sold separately
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