Flooring – LG WM2601HL User Manual

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I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T RU 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. Use only an approved

accessory pedestal as described below.

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.

INSTALLATIONS WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACkING kIT

Required Dimensions for Installation

With Pedestal

Required Dimensions for Installation

With Stacking Kit

IMPORTANT: If you are installing your washer using

an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please

refer to

Optional Accessories in this manual or to the

instructions for your pedestal or stacking kit before

proceeding with the installation.

⁄

”

(75.6 cm)

4”

(10 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

1”

(2.5 cm)

27”

(68.6 cm)

⁄

”

(196.8 cm)

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.
NOTE: If a drip pan must

be used, take extra care

to follow the instructions

provided with the drip pan

and make sure the leveling

feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with

the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly

level the machine may result in increased

vibration and noise during operation.