Flooring; Unpacking And Removing Shipping Bolts - LG WM0742H A Serie Guia Del Usuario

I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

FLOORING

• 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.
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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.
I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

UNPACkING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS

When removing the washer from the carton
base, be sure to remove the foam tub support
in the middle of the carton base.
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.
Shipping
Bolts
1 Starting with the bottom 2 shipping bolts,
use the included wrench to remove the
4 shipping bolts by turning them
counterclockwise.
Foam Tub
Carton Base
Support
Retainer
Hole Cap
2
Remove the retainers by turning them slightly
while pulling. Rotate and press the hole caps
into the shipping bolt holes.
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.
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