Instructions for properly connecting an LG washing machine

A brand new LG washing machine was delivered to your home.

In order to fully appreciate all the capabilities of a household appliance, it is very important to follow all the rules for connecting and starting the washing machine for the first time.

For more details on connecting an LG washing machine to communications (electricity, water supply and sewerage) and a phone with Wi-Fi, read the article.

Preparation

First of all, collect the tools, without which fast connection is impossible:

• a set of wrenches of different sizes,
• screwdrivers,
• pliers,
• building level,
• knife,
• roulette,
• hacksaw.

You also cannot do without such auxiliary materials as:

• rubber seals,
• sealant,
• fitting (tee),
• ball valve.

Secondly, the washing machine is freed from packaging containers (cardboard, film, polystyrene foam). On the rear panel, remove the brackets that secure the water drainage hose and the network cable.

They also get rid of the wooden linings separating the tank of the machine and the walls of the body.

Selecting a location

A washing machine is a large-sized household appliance, the permanent location of which is determined by the following criteria:

• proximity to the central water supply network of the house and sewerage system;
• availability of connection to the electricity network (the use of extension cords and carriers is excluded);
• free access to the washing machine from all sides.

It is important that the washing machine is installed on a flat, hard surface (distortions negatively affect the quality of operation of the household appliance) in a room with good ventilation (humidity is the first enemy of electronics).

How to connect?

Let's look at the steps to connect an LG washing machine:

To electricity

Safe operation of the LG washing machine is possible only if the following conditions are met:

1. The arrow is powered from the distribution panel via a separately laid cable.
2. For the washing machine, only a three-wire socket is used, which has a carefully insulated grounding wire (it must be connected to the grounding bus of the distribution panel).
3. An RCD (residual current device) is additionally installed on the power supply line of the washing machine. This machine will operate in the event of a short circuit or other faults with the wiring of a household appliance, which will prevent the development of a fire, and in some situations can save a person’s life.
4. To power the washing machine, only a three-core cable with a cross-section of no more than 1.5 cm is used.
5. Only sockets with a moisture-proof cover and a ceramic base are suitable for the washing machine.
6. The safest distance between the washing machine and the outlet is 70 cm.

It is strictly forbidden to permanently connect a household appliance to the power supply network through extension cords, tees and adapters. Additional connections increase the temperature in the contacts, which can lead to damage to the washing machine and even a fire.

To the water supply

The LG washing machine is connected to a centralized water supply system using a special hose, one end of which is straight, designed to connect to a water pipe, and the other with an L-shaped turn for connection to the washing machine.

If the length of the hose supplied with the household appliance is not suitable, it can be replaced with a longer hose with similar fasteners (sold at any plumbing store).

There are several ways to connect the inlet hose to the water supply system:

Tapping with a crimp sleeve

Most often, a crimp coupling is used if it is necessary to connect the washing machine to a metal water supply pipe at home.

Algorithm of actions:

• we fix the coupling - this part consists of two halves, which are used to compress the water supply pipe in a predetermined place, after which they are tightened with bolts to ensure the strength of the connection;
• a hole in the pipe is drilled through a special threaded hole in one of the coupling halves, and then a ball valve is screwed into it;
• connect the washing machine inlet hose to the tap.

To avoid leaks, all connections must be additionally coated with a special sealant.

Using fitting

If the water supply pipes in the house are made of metal-plastic, a fitting is used to connect the inlet hose of the washing machine to them.

Algorithm of actions:

• in a predetermined section of the water pipe, a piece of plastic is cut out, in place of which a fitting (tee) is inserted;
• connect a ball valve to the fitting, onto which the end of the inlet hose of the washing machine is fixed.

To avoid leaks, all joints are sealed with rubber cuffs.

To the sewer

There are several ways to connect a washing machine to the sewer.

Through siphon

In order to connect the washing machine to the sewer system, it is necessary that the siphon be equipped with a special pipe for drain hose. It's simple: insert the end of the corrugated pipe from the washing machine into the drain pipe in the siphon and tighten it with a clamp.

Through a tee

A special tee (plastic pipe with a branch) will help you connect the washing machine drain directly to the sewer pipe.

The end of the corrugated pipe is inserted into the drain hole on the tee from the washing machine.

The tightness of the connection is ensured by a special rubber ring, pre-fixed at the end of the drain tube from the washing machine.

To prevent foreign odors and waste from the sewer from getting into the washing machine, the corrugated pipe is connected so that its end is located at a distance of at least 50 cm from the floor.

Drain in bathtub, sink, toilet

This method of draining waste liquid from the washing machine cannot be called connecting. All because it's the end corrugated drain pipe is simply thrown over the edge sinks, bathtubs or toilets close to the washing machine.

To prevent the hose from slipping while draining the water, it is secured with special latches. This method of organizing the drainage of waste liquid from an LG washing machine is simple and straightforward, but you should not use it permanently.

This is because you will have to wash the bathtub or sink after each drain of water, under strong pressure the hose may come off and then the dirty slurry will have to be removed from the floor and walls.

To a phone with WI-FI

Technology does not stand still, and the dream of operating a washing machine without leaving the couch has become a reality. Modern models of LG washing machines are equipped with the AI ​​DD artificial intelligence function, which allows you to control household appliances remotely from a smartphone.

It works simply:

1. Download the SmartThinQ application from the Play Market to your smartphone.
2. We register an account or log into a personal account in this application if registration was completed earlier.
3. We check whether the smartphone is connected to the network of the router in the area of ​​which the washing machine is located.
4. Launch the application on your smartphone.
5. In the “Found a new device” window, select the “Add” option.
6. Add the washing machine to the application and wait for the connection to end. As soon as the name of the washing machine is displayed in the application on your smartphone, you can begin the process of starting the wash.

The video will show you how to connect and control your washing machine via an app on your phone:

Setup and first launch

The first test run of the washing machine after connection will help check the tightness of the connections, clean the drum, hoses and pipes from technical dust and traces of lubricants.

Algorithm of actions:

• insert the power plug of the washing machine into the socket;
• close the loading hatch door (the washing machine drum is empty);
• pour washing powder into the detergent dispenser and into the main wash compartment;
• set the washing mode “Cotton” at a temperature of 60C;
• We start the stacks process (click the “Start” button).

What difficulties may arise and what to do?

Most often, at the first start after connecting an LG washing machine The following problems arise:

1. Leakage at the connection point of the inlet hose to the water supply system. Reconnecting the household appliance and replacing the rubber seal will help correct the situation.
2. Leak at the connection point of the inlet hose to the washing machine. In this situation, it is necessary to tighten the sealing ring with the thread, having previously coated the connection with sealant.
3. Strong vibration and noise during the first wash. The reason is that the transport bolts have not been removed, or there are foreign objects in the drum.
4. The washing machine does not start the washing process.In this situation, it is necessary to check the serviceability of the outlet and the supply of electricity to the distribution panel in the house.

If the difficulties of the first start of the washing machine could not be eliminated on your own, you need to call a technician from the service center. There is no point in disassembling and repairing a new washing machine yourself. Otherwise, the warranty service of the household appliance will be void.

Call the master

The cost of a technician’s services to connect a washing machine varies from 1000 rubles. up to 4000 rub.

The following factors influence the final amount to be paid:

• the need for additional installation of an outlet, arrangement of drainage and water supply to the washing machine;
• urgency of order fulfillment;
• washing machine model.

Adviсe

If there is no running water in the house, a large tank will help to connect the washing machine. It is placed on a stand (at least a meter high) and filled with water. A hose is screwed into the bottom of the tank, the end of which is connected to the washing machine.

If you don’t have a level at hand, your smartphone will help you level the washing machine perfectly.. To do this, you need to download the “Call Quick Tools” application, select the “Surface Level” option, and then place the mobile phone on the washing machine. The readings on the display will help you navigate and correctly align the household appliance in the horizontal plane.

Don't rush to get rid of packaging containers.In case of a return or warranty repair, the presence of original packaging is one of the mandatory conditions for the provision of service.

Video on the topic of the article

The video will show you how to connect the washing machine yourself:

Conclusion

Strict adherence to all gluing rules is a guarantee of long-term uninterrupted operation of the LG washing machine.