LG WF-T8500TP User Manual

WASHING MACHINE

OWNER’S MANUAL

website : http://www.lg.ca e-mail : http://www.LGEservice.com/techsup.html

MODEL : WF-T8500TP / WF-T8501TP S/N :

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Important Safety Information Identification of Parts

Before Starting to Wash

Operating Instructions

Additional Function Options

Installation Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions

Specifications

Troubleshooting Warranty

Fabric Care Labels

How To Remove Stains Preparation Before Washing Water Level and Temperature Use of Detergent Use of Softener and Bleach

Function of Each Button Normal Wash Economy Wash Heavy Wash Wool Wash Speedy Soak Wash Delay Start Wash Washing Option Other Useful Functions Placing and Leveling Connecting Hose Washer Connections for Portable Model Grounding Instructions

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Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer. You will find many answers to common problems in the Troubleshooting section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting first, you may not need to call for service at all.

Important Safety Information

mportant Safety Information

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING!

• Read all instructions before using the washer.

• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent children from hiding inside.

• Do not reach into the washer if the basket or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not use an adapter or otherwise defeat the grounding plug. If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING :

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the

washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING :

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Identification of Parts

dentification of Parts

Accessories

Inlet hose Drain hose Tie strap

Leg Stopper

(Option)

Complete hose

(Option)

1 Each for cold and

hot water

to secure drain hose

to standpipe, inlet

hose or laundry tub

2 Pieces

HOT WATER SUPPLY HOSE

COLD WATER SUPPLY HOSE

Make sure the water does not leak.

SOFTENER INLET

START/PAUSE BUTTON

WASHING WINGS

Softner will automatically flow into the tub.

Use to start or stop the washing machine temporarily.

LINT FILTER

Clean regularly to stop linting on the clothes load.

DRAIN HOSE

Check if the drain hose is hung up before operating the washing machine.

POWER PLUG

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agents or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

POWDER DETERGENT BOX FOR DELAYED WASHING

INLET HOLE FOR BLEACH

FUNCTION SELECTOR

BASE

Vertical movement of agitator occurs when a sufficient amount of laundry is deposited. Set the proper water level, an excessive amount of water may increase entanglement of laundry.

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Before Starting to Wash

ow To Remove Stains

How To Remove Stains

Pretreating dirt and stains

Brush a little washing detergent dissolved in water onto stains, collars, and cuffs to help shift dirt. The secret of stain treatment is immediate action. When an accident happens, plunge the stained area into cold water, or sponge it down. This prevents the stain from setting. Wash as soon as possible afterwards.

• Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The longer they are left, the harder they are to remove.

• Always consider the type of fabric you are treating to make sure you do not use a water

temperature that is too hot or a treatment that will alter the color of the fabric.

It pays to pre-wash products and solvents on an inconspicuous part of the garment first.

• Place the garment being treated on an absorbent cloth (e.g. on an old towel). Work from the reverse side of the stain, as this can force the stain off the fabric instead of through it.

• Use cold or warm water on unknown stains as hot water can set some stains.

• Some stains are not easily seen when the fabric is wet. Do air dry the stained garment to be sure the

stain has been removed, as heat from a dryer may set the stain.

• Take care with stain removal treatments as they are often flammable and highly poisonous. Do not use them in your washer as they may damage the paint or plastic components.

• Some pretreatment sprays or liquids can damage your washer's control panel.

Diaper Sanitizers

• Diaper sanitizers are very corrosive to metal surfaces. DO NOT soak diapers in sanitizers in your washer or tip the contents of the diaper bucket into your machine. Rinse and wring diapers out thoroughly before placing them in your machine.

Diapers

• Scrape off any excess baby cream, such as Vaseline from the diapers before washing and handwash to prevent the cream being transferred to other items in the wash.

Before Starting to Wash

reparation Before Washing

• Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Things such as nails, hairclips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes.

• Mend any torn garments or loose buttons. Tears or holes may become larger during washing.

• Remove belts, underwires, etc. to prevent damage to the machine or your clothes.

• Pretreat any dirt and stains.

• Make sure the clothes are washable in water.

• Check the washing instructions on care label (Refer to p. 26.)

To get the best results, different fabrics need to be washed in different ways.

• SOIL (Heavy, Normal, Light) Separate clothes according to the type and amount of soil.

• COLOR (Whites, Lights, Darks) Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics.

• LINT (Lint producers, Collectors) Separate lint producers and lint collectors.

Lint Producers Terry cloth, Chenile, Towels, Nappies, Diapers Lint Collectors Synthetics, Corduroy, Permanent Press, Socks

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Sorting

Check before Loading

* Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment

and how it should be washed. (Refer to p. 26.) Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle, water temperature and spin speed.

Care Labels

Use nylon nets for long, delicate items. For laundry with long strings or long length , a net will prevent tangling during washing. Fasten zippers, hook, and strings to make sure that these items don't snag on other clothes.

Nylon net is not supplied by LG.

Clothes like downs and woollens are light weight, large and float easily. Use a nylon net and wash them in a small amount of water. If the laundry floats during the wash cycle, it may become damaged. Use dissolved detergent to prevent the detergent from clumping.

Light and Large-sized clothing

Long laundry items

Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.).

Load Size

The water level should just cover the clothes. Adjust the load size accordingly. Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in the washer tub. To add items after washer has started, press Start button and submerge additional items. Close the lid and press Start button again to restart.

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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Water Temperature

• You can change the water temperature by pressing the WATER TEMP. button.

The temperature of the water impacts the effectiveness of all laundry additives and, therefore, which results in wash performance. We recommend the water temperature as follows :

• Temperature below 65˚F (18˚C) will not activate laundry additives and may cause lint, residue, poor cleaning, etc. In addition, detergent manufactures and care labels define cold water as 80~85˚F (26.5~29.5˚C).

If the temperature of the water in the tub is cold to your hands, the detergent will not be activated and clean effectively.

• This machine detects the quantity of laundry automatically, then sets the water level and proper amount of detergent.

• When you select a wash program, the water level and amount of detergent (to be used) will be shown on the control panel.

• When the water level is automatically detected, it may differ depending on the quantity of laundry even though the same water level is indicated on the control panel.

Water Level

(refer to p10)

• If you do not specify the water level ‘Large’ will be automatically selected.

Note

; White items, diapers, underclothes, and heavily soiled, colorfast items.

; Most items

; Lightly soiled items

Before Starting to Wash

* When washing in cold water, additional steps may be needed:

- Adjust detergent amount and pre-dissolve detergent in warm water

- Pretreat spots and stains

- Soak heavily soiled items

- Use appropriate bleach

ater Level and Temperature

START

PAUSE

Ex-Large

Medium

Small

Large

Before Starting to Wash

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Amount of Detergent

• Follow the detergent package directions.

• Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems.

• Use more detergent if you have hard water, large loads, greasy or oily soils, or lower water

temperature.

• The correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes. (Jeans and work clothes may be needed more detergent while bath towels are less.)

• For liquid and concentrated detergent, follow the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer.

To see if you are using the correct amount of detergent, lift the lid of your machine about half-way through the wash. There should be a thin layer of foam over the surface of the water. Lots of foam may look good, but it does not contribute to cleaning your clothes. No foam means not enough detergent has been used; soil and lint can settle back on the clothes or the washing machine.

• We recommend powdered detergent, or liquid detergent diluted with water. (manufacturer’s recommanded ratio)

• Soap or granulated soap powders should not be used in your washing machine to prevent build-up.

• When washing woolens, remember to use a detergent suitable for washing woolens.

If excessive detergent is used, the rinse will not be as clean and efficient. Also, it could cause environmental pollution, so use detergent accordingly.

Attention

Choosing the Right Detergent

Where you deposit the detergent

Powder Detergent Box.

• Open the detergent box and deposit the appropriate amount of detergent .

Adding the Detergent

• Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before adding to your machine to get the best wash results. Check the instructions on the detergent packet.

If you use powdered detergent, it is essential that the required amount be fully dissolved in very hot water before being added to warm or hot water for the actual wash.

Pre-dissolving detergent in warm water when washing in cold water can improve its performance.

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Before Starting to Wash

se of Softener and Bleach

Available Fabric Softener Type

• Do not use concentrated fabric softener. This may cause some problems in automatic dispensing.

• For more details refer to the softener product instructions for use.

Depositing Fabric Softener

• Don't use softener with detergent. Softener is dispensed into the last rinse water.

• When using concentrated softener, dilute 1 oz. (30ml) of softener with 1 oz. (30ml) of fresh water.

• When filling dispenser, do not splash or overfill. It may stain clothes.

• Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes. It may stain them.

• If spotting occurs, wet and rub dishwashing liquid (or mild bar soap) and rewash.

• Add 60ml (2 oz.) of fabric softener in the dispenser when starting the washer.

It will be dispensed into the final rinse at the proper time. See the attention, below, for using concentrated fabric softener in the dispenser.

Depositing Bleach

Bleach dispenser

• Separate the laundry to be bleached.

• Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on the bottle.

• Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of bleach directly

into bleach dispenser.

• Avoid splashing or over-filling dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into the wash basket with your detergent.

• The dispenser dilutes liquid bleach before it reaches into your wash load.

Using Bleach

Using Softener

Check fabric care labels for special instructions.

Attention

• Never pour undiluted liquid bleach directly onto clothes or into the wash basket. This may affect decolorization or damage of laundry.

• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

• Do not pour powered bleach into bleach dispenser.

• Powdered bleach should be dissolved with water and then be deposited into the tub.

• For more details refer to the product instructions for use.

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WASH

OPTION

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

CESS

DELAY START

WATER

LEVEL

Water Detergent

Ex-Large

Medium

Small

Large

Extra Wash Extra Rinse Gentle Spin

WATER

TEMP.

Hot

Cold

Warm

Time

Left

Delay

WATER TEMP. SELECTOR

DETERGENT

VOLUME

WASH

OPTION

WATER LEVEL

SELECTOR

DELAY START

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unction of Each Button

Operating Instructions

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Used to indicate proper amount of detergent for each water level.

•

Used to set the time when wash program ends from now to prevent wrinkle while you are away for a while.

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Press the button to increase the delay time.

● The Normal program is used for average

day-to-day washing.

● Press the POWER button to turn power on.

● Load clothes.

● Press the START/PAUSE button.

● The water level lights will scroll up and down while the washer

is working out to find the optimum water level for your load.

● Add detergent, bleach, and softener as desired

into the appropriate dispenser.

● Close the lid.

•

Used to select proper water temperature of washing water.

•

[Warm(Hot and Cold light on) ➔ Hot ➔ Cold ➔ Warm] mode repeats.

•

Select the desired wash option according to your laundry type, soil level, or load size.

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Press the button to cycle through the options.

❃ To change cycles during the process of cycle.

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Step 1. Press START/PAUSE button.

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Step 2. Select desired cycle or function.

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Step 3. Press START/PAUSE button to restart the washer at the beginning of the new cycle.

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Use to select the proper amount of water in relation to the weight and type of laundry.

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Controlled automatically in the Normal programs.

Fully automatic control

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

CESS

START

PAUSE

Wash Rinse Spin

AUTO OFF

Normal Economy Heavy Wool

Hour

Min.

Speedy Soak

DISPLAY

PROCESS

SELECTOR

START/PAUSE

BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

CHILD LOCK

PROGRAM

SELECTOR

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Operating Instructions

Other programs are selected as follows :

● Press the POWER button to turn power on.

● Load clothes.

● Add detergent, bleach, and softener as desired in the appropriate dispenses.

● Select water temperature, water level, process, program, and wash options as described below.

● Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button.

•

Used to indicate the time left of all processes or delay.

•

Use to start or stop the washing machine temporarily.

•

After 10 minutes in pause state, the power is automatically turned off.

•

Use to select the desired function among Speedy Soak, Wash, Rinse, or Spin.

•

Power is automatically turned off after the wash program finishes.

•

According to laundry and stain, you can select suitable program yourself.

•

Press the button to cycle through the options.

•

Used to lock or unlock the control buttons to prevent all the setting from being changed by a child.

•

For locking, push both buttons simultaneously and for unlocking push them once more in washing process.

Manual control

: 3 step works at large and medium water level of Normal and Heavy program.

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ashing Programs

Operating Instructions

AUTO OFF

PRO-

GRAM

START

PAUSE

Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program.

Thick and heavy clothes or those which are excessively dirty like jeans or working uniforms can be washed.

Delicate clothes (lingerie, woolens, etc.) which may be easily damaged can be washed.

• Before washing your woolens, check the care label for the washing instructions. (Machine washable woolens have been specifically modified to prevent felting when they are machine washed.

Most handknitted garments are not made of machine washable wool so we recommend that you wash them with hand.)

• When washing woolens, use a mild detergent recommended for washing wool.

• Hand washed woolens may be spun in the washing machine to reduce the time to dry.

• To dry woolens lay down them flat on a towel and pat into shape. Dry woolens out of direct sunlight.

(The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause shrinkage or felting of woolen garments.) Some underlaid woolens and sheepskin products machine may cause pump blockages during washing.

• Ensure that the whole article is suitable for machine washing and not just the backing material.

Fuzzy

(Normal) Wash

Heavy Wash

Wool Wash

Economy wash can be selected to wash lightly soiled clothes of less than 4

⁄

lb. (2.0 kg) in a short time.

Economy Wash

Speed Soak Wash can be selected to wash heavily soiled laundry by soaking in water for an extended period to remove dirt and grime. Speedy Soak Wash cannot be selected for the Economy and Wool wash program.

Speedy Soak Wash

Use this program for normal clothes except woolen clothes and lingerie.

Normal Wash

When you press the START/PAUSE button the light will blink.

Add the laundry and press the START/PAUSE button.

The appropriate quantity of detergent is marked next to the water level of Water󳢯Detergent.

When the lid is open the machine will not operate and an alarm signal will remind you to close the lid

Add the detergent.

Water will be supplied for up to 2 minutes after the start of the wash to supplement the water which the laundry has absorbed.

Close the lid.

Attention

Additional Function Options

elay Start Wash

Delay Start wash is used to delay the finishing time of the operation. The hours to be delayed can be set by the user accordingly. The time on the display is the finishing time , not the start time.

When you press the START/PAUSE button, the light will blink.

Select the program for laundry on the control panel. You cannot use DELAY START with the woolen setting.

The time changes as following order (3 4

Hours).

Press the POWER button to turn power on.

Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program.

Add the laundry and press the START/PAUSE button.

Press the DELAY START button to set the time when the delayed washing is to be completed.

The appropriate amount of detergent is marked at the Water󳢯Detergent on the water level button.

Add the detergent.

Water will be supplied 2 minutes into the wash cycle to supplement the water the laundry has absorbed.

Close the lid.

The washing will be finished according to the delayed time.

To select washing program, process, water level, wash option, or water temperature manually, press the DELAY START button and select the desired option. Then press the START/PAUSE button.

Finish

When the laundry cannot be taken out immediately after the wash program ends, it is better to omit the spinning program. The laundry will be wrinkled if it is left for a long time after spinning.

Note

If the lid is open, the machine will not work and an alarm signal will alarm to remind you to close the lid.

Hour

Min.

Time

Left

Delay

AUTO OFF

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

CESS

PRO-

CESS

DELAY START

START

PAUSE

START

PAUSE

Additional Function Options

ashing Option

When you only need the Wash, Wash/Rinse or Rinse cycles, these can be set manually.

Press the AUTO OFF (Power) button to turn power on.

Press the PROCESS button until below desired option light is on. ( Refer to p. 11.)

• When you want to only drain, wait until the water in the washing tub drains completely and then turn off the power.

Add the laundry into the washing tub.

Press the START/PAUSE button.

Press the WATER LEVEL button.

• Control the water level according to the amount of laundry.

• If you do not choose anything, it is set the ‘Large’ water level automatically.

Add the detergent if required and close the lid.

(Refer to p. 10.)

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• When spin option is not selected, the water will not be drained off after the process is completed . When you want the water to drain only, wait until the water in the wash tub finishes draining and turn off the power.

• If you do not specify the water level, then Large will be selected automatically.

• If Rinse only is selected, the process will start from water spply.

Note

Wash , Wash+Rinse , Rinse , Rinse+Spin , Spin only options

AUTO OFF

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

CESS

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

CESS

PRO-

CESS

DELAY START

WATER

LEVEL

START

PAUSE

START

PAUSE

Additional Function Options

ther Useful Functions

Press the POWER button.

Press the START/PAUSE button to start washing after all washing conditions are set according to this manual.

Press both PROCESS and PROGRAM button simultaneously

while wash is proceeding, then all the keys are locked the wash or until unlocking them.

Turn Power on.

You can use the child lock option, if you want to lock all the buttons to prevent all the setting from being changed by a child.

To unlock this function during the wash, press both PROCESS and PROGRAM button simultaneously again.

One or more wash options can be selectable for every washing program. Wash program is changed as follows according to selected wash options.

Child Lock Function

• Extra Wash : It gives additional 3 min wash. (Except for Speedy and Wool)

• Extra Rinse : It gives additional one deep rinse. (Except for Speedy and Wool)

• Gentle Spin : It gives gentle spin instead of normal spin. (Set for Wool automatically)

Wash Option

How to Lock

How to Unlock

AUTO OFF

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

GRAM

PRO-

CESS

PRO-

CESS

START

PAUSE

START

PAUSE

• [ ] and the remaining time are alternatively shown on the diplay.

( [ ] means Controls Locked.)

Note

Hour

Min.

Time

Left

Delay

If you want to use the washing machine without alarm signal sounds, press both the WATER LEVEL and PROCESS buttons simultaneously.

To make buzzer work, press both the WATER LEVEL and PROCESS buttons simultaneously one more time.

Mute Option

Installation Instructions

lacing and Leveling

Top view of the machine

Caster

Leg Stopper

more than 4”

more than 1”

Place the machine on a flat and firm surface which allows proper clearance.

Concreate flooring is best. Washer should not be installed on rugs or exposed to the weather.

We suggest a minimum clearance of 1” from right and left sides and 4” from rear wall.

An insecure installation may cause walking during spin cycles because the washer has casters for convenience to move.

To protect it from walking, place the leg stoppers, which are provided as a accessory, under the two front legs of washer as shown in the figure.

Check that the machine is level and securely installed not to move.

Open the lid and look from above to see if it is same as shown beside.

Please ensure that the transit restraint has been removed before operating your machine.

Caution

If the washer is installed on a uneven,weak or tilted floor causing excessive vibration, spin failure or “ ” error can happen to it. It must be placed on a firm and level floor to prevent spin failure.

■ Washer with Casters

Installation Instructions

onnecting Hose

Connect the water supply hose to the tap.

Push the water supply hose up so that the sealing washer within the hose can adhere completely to the tap. Tighten it by screwing to the right.

Connect water supply hose to the machine.

Check to see if there is a sealing washer inside the connector.

Check water leakage.

Connect the water supply hose to inlet valve of the washing machine, and then lock it by turning the hose connecting part.

After connecting the hose, open the tap to check for any water leakage.

Water Supply Hose

Sealing Washer

Water Tap

Fit the end of the drain hose to the outlet of the drain pump of washer and tighten the clamp.

Drain Hose

To prevent siphoning, the drain hose should not be extended more than 2” from the end of the hose guide. The discharge height should be approximately 36 ~ 47” from the floor.

Note

Put the other end of the drain hose over the standpipe or wash tub.

To prevent accidental dislodging secure the drain hose to the standpipe, inlet hose or laundry tub with the tie strap provided in the parts package.

Drain Hose

Hose

Guide

36~47”

Within 2”

Tie Strap

Hose Connector

Sealing Washer

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