LG WM3455HS User manual

PARTS AND FEATURES
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DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER
This three-compartment drawer provides separate
dispensers for prewash and main wash detergent,
and liquid fabric softener.
CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY
Simple electronic controls are user-friendly.
The LED display indicates cycle options and
cycle time during operation.
LARGE-CAPACITY STAINLESS STEEL DRUM
The large capacity stainless steel drum offers
extreme durability and is tilted to improve
efficiency and allow easier access for large items.
NOTE: No matter how large the article, there
must still be room for the clothes to tumble.
DIRECT-DRIVE MOTOR
Direct-drive motor eliminates the belt and pulleys
found on most washers to provide improved
performance and reliability while increasing
energy efficiency.
DRAIN ACCESS PANEL
Provides access to the drain line and drain
pump filter.
EASY-ACCESS DOOR
Extra-large door locks during operation and
features a delay to prevent the door from being
opened until the washer interior has cooled and
the water level has lowered.
LEVELING FEET
Four leveling feet (two in the front and two in
the back) adjust to improve washer stability on
uneven floors.
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Rear of Washer
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Included Accessories
Hot and Cold
Water Hoses
Wrench
(for removing shipping
bolts and adjusting
leveling feet)
Tie Strap
(for securing
drain hose)
Elbow Bracket
(for securing drain
hose)
Non-skid pads Caps (4)
(for covering
shipping bolt holes)
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
CLEARANCES
Allow at least 19.8 in. (50.3 cm) in front of the
washer to open the door.
To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and
airflow, allow minimum clearances of at least
1 in. (2.5 cm) at the sides and 4 in. (10 cm)
behind the unit. Be sure to allow for wall, door,
or floor moldings that may increase the required
clearances.
• Do not remove ground prong. 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, electrical
shock, or death.
Power Outlet
• The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of
either side of the washer.
• The appliance and outlet must be positioned so
that the plug is easily accessible.
• Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.
• The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current wiring codes and regulations.
• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the product owner to have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
wWARNING
• Washer is heavy! Two or more people
are required when moving and unpacking
the washer. Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
• Store and install the washer where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below freezing
or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Properly ground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
install the washer in humid spaces. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
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21.6" (54.86 cm)
25.2" (64 cm)
45" (114.3 cm)
33.5" (85.09 cm)
3.5" (8.89 cm) 24" (60.96 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)1" (2.5 cm)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FLOORING
NOTE: Please note that the floor must be strong
and rigid enough to support the weight of the
washer when fully loaded, without flexing or
bouncing. If your floor has too much flex in it,
you may need to reinforce it to make it more
rigid. A floor that is adequate for a top-loading
washer may not be rigid enough for a front-
loading washer due to the difference in the spin
speed and direction. If the floor is not solid, your
washer may vibrate and you may hear and feel
the vibration throughout your house.
• To minimize noise and vibration, the washer
MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
See the NOTE at right.
• Allowable slope under the entire washer is
1° maximum.
• Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not
recommended.
• Never install the washer on a platform or weakly
supported structure. Use only an approved
accessory pedestal as described below.
NOTE: Before installing the
washer, make sure the floor is
clean, dry and free of dust, dirt,
water and oils so the washer feet
can not slide easily. Leveling
feet that can move or slide on the floor can
contribute to excess vibration and noise due to
poor contact with the floor.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you must lay the washer down to remove the
base packaging materials, always lay it carefully
on its side. Do NOT lay the washer on its front
or back.
IMPORTANT: To prevent internal damage
during transport, the washer is equipped with
4 shipping bolts and plastic retainers. These
bolts and retainers MUST be removed before
operating the washer.
• Failure to remove shipping bolts and retainers
may cause severe vibration and noise, which can
lead to permanent damage to the washer. The
cord is secured to the back of the washer with
a shipping bolt to help prevent operation with
shipping bolts in place.
Remove the retainers by turning them slightly
while pulling. Rotate and press the hole caps
into the shipping bolt holes.
Starting with the bottom 2 shipping bolts,
use the included wrench to remove the
4 shipping bolts by turning them
counterclockwise.
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NOTE: Save the bolts and retainers for
future use. To prevent damage to internal
components, the shipping bolts and
retainers must be installed when
transporting the washer.
Cap
Carton Base
UNPACKING
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING THE WATER LINES
Insert a rubber seal into the threaded
fittings on each hose.
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Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to tap)
Rubber Seal
Water Hose
(to water inlet
on washer)
3Attach the hot water line to the hot water
tap. Attach the cold water line to the cold
water tap.
Tighten the fittings securely. Open the water
taps fully to check for leaks.
Water Tap
NOTE: Do not cross-thread the hose fittings.
Attach the hot water line to the red hot water
inlet on the back of the washer. Attach the
cold water line to the blue cold water inlet on
the back of the washer. Tighten the fittings
securely.
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• IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing
the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses.
• IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses
provided by LG with this laundry product.
Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or
function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten
correctly and could cause leaks. Subsequent
damage to product or property will not be
covered under the terms of LG's warranty.
• Water supply pressure must be between 14.5
PSI and 116 PSI (100~800 kPa). If the water
supply pressure is more than 116 PSI,
a pressure reducing valve must be installed.
• Periodically check the hose for cracks, leaks,
and wear, and replace the hose if necessary.
• Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
• The washer should never be installed or stored
in a location subject to freezing temperatures.
Damage to the water lines and internal
mechanisms of the washer can result. If the
washer was exposed to freezing temperatures
prior to installation, allow it to stand at room
temperature for several hours before use.
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Cold Hot(option)
Hot water tap
Cold
water
tap

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING THE DRAIN LINE
Stand
Pipe
Tie Strap
Clip the end of the hose into the elbow bracket.
Insert the end of the drain hose into a standpipe.
Use tie strap to secure the drain hose in place.
NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not
exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the
washer.
Option 1: Standpipe
Elbow
Bracket
Drain
Hose
Clip the end of the hose into the elbow bracket.
Hang the end of the drain hose over the side of
the laundry tub. Use tie strap to secure the drain
hose in place.
NOTE: Total height of the hose end should not
exceed 96 in. (244.8 cm) from the bottom of the
washer.
Laundry
Tub
Option 2: Laundry Tub
Elbow
Bracket
Tie
Strap
Drain
Hose
• The drain hose should always be properly
secured. Failure to properly secure the drain
hose can result in flooding and property
damage.
• Do not install the end of the drain hose higher
than 96 in. (244.8 cm) above the bottom of the
washer.
• The drain must be installed in accordance with
any applicable local codes and regulations.
• Make sure that the water lines are not stretched,
pinched, crushed, or kinked.
NOTE: If the drain hose is extended more than 4
inches beyond the end of the end of the elbow
bracket, mold, or microorganisms could spread to
the inside of the washer.
No more than
4 inches
Elbow Bracket
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LEVELING THE WASHER
Position the washer in the final location, taking
special care to not pinch, strain, or crush the
water and drain lines. Place a level across the
top of the washer.
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Leveling Feet
Leveling
Feet
The drum of your new washer spins at very high
speeds, up to 1,300 RPM. To minimize vibration,
noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be
a perfectly level, solid surface.
NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as
necessary to level the washer. Extending the
leveling feet more than necessary can cause
the washer to vibrate.
Loosen the locknuts on all 4 leveling feet
until you can turn the feet with the included
wrench. Turn clockwise to raise the washer
or counterclockwise to lower it.
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Raise Lower
• All four leveling feet must rest solidly on the
floor. Rock the washer gently from corner to
corner to make sure that the washer does
not rock.
3Once the washer is level from side to side and
front to back, tighten all locknuts securely.
Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are in firm
contact with the floor.
NOTE: To make sure that the washer is
properly level, run the washer with a test load:
place approximately 6 pounds of laundry
in the machine. Then, press POWER, press
RINSE+SPIN, and then press the START/
PAUSE button. (See the following sections for
additional information on cycle selection and
operation.)
Verify that the washer does not rock or vibrate
excessively during the spin cycle.
If the washer vibrates or shakes, adjust
the leveling feet until the washer is stable and
retest.
Tighten all 4
locknuts securely
INSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS (OPTIONAL)
Some floor surfaces are too slippery to prevent
the washer from moving on the floor during
heavily unbalanced loads. While it is normal for
an occasional load to be out of balance, excess
noise and vibration can result from the washer
moving out of position. If these conditions are
encountered, follow the instructions below for
installation of the non-skid pads. These pads
will help prevent the washer from moving during
heavy out of balance conditions thereby reducing
noise and vibration.
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[Place the pads under both front feet.
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This side up
Stick adhesive side to floor
Remove backing
• Non-skid pads
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