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... with Clear Glass Environmentally Friendly • Energy Star Rated • LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation LG front load washers exceed Energy Star® classifications by a minimum of 39%. White Titanium LGappliances.com L A U N D RY WASHER/DRYER COMBO W M 3431 H W W M 3431 H S All-In-One Washer and Dryer Performance • NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum • 2.44 Cu.Ft.
... with Clear Glass Environmentally Friendly • Energy Star Rated • LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation LG front load washers exceed Energy Star® classifications by a minimum of 39%. White Titanium LGappliances.com L A U N D RY WASHER/DRYER COMBO W M 3431 H W W M 3431 H S All-In-One Washer and Dryer Performance • NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum • 2.44 Cu.Ft.
Specification
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... clean clothes. No outside venting is required because it is ventless condensing. WASHER/DRYER COMBO All-in-One Washer and Dryer This laundry dream washes and dries all in April 2006 SS-WM3431HW/WM3431HS LG ELECTRONICS INC. 1000 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 800.243.0000 LGappliances.com TYPE Front Loader Design Look...
... clean clothes. No outside venting is required because it is ventless condensing. WASHER/DRYER COMBO All-in-One Washer and Dryer This laundry dream washes and dries all in April 2006 SS-WM3431HW/WM3431HS LG ELECTRONICS INC. 1000 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 800.243.0000 LGappliances.com TYPE Front Loader Design Look...
Owner's Manual
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... Wash System detects the amount of load and balance, it stopped at adjusting accordingly. Built-in Heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to Use Washer 13 Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting Guide 20 2 Warranty 23 Designed specially to use only HE (High Efficiency) detergent C ontents Important Safety Information 3 Specification 4 Installation 5 Preparation Before...
... Wash System detects the amount of load and balance, it stopped at adjusting accordingly. Built-in Heater Internal heater automatically heats the water to Use Washer 13 Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting Guide 20 2 Warranty 23 Designed specially to use only HE (High Efficiency) detergent C ontents Important Safety Information 3 Specification 4 Installation 5 Preparation Before...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Do not wash articles that is properly grounded. These substances give or attempt any accumulated supplied by providing a path of washer and condensing duct should be grounded. produced in accordance with cooking oils may be requirements. If the hot water system has not...; See Installation Instructions for such a period, before using the cleaned periodically by qualified service washing machine, turn on or in the washer. This will reduce the risk of children is removed from hiding inside. dryer, Items contaminated with all hot water faucets personnel. Check...
...8226; Do not wash articles that is properly grounded. These substances give or attempt any accumulated supplied by providing a path of washer and condensing duct should be grounded. produced in accordance with cooking oils may be requirements. If the hot water system has not...; See Installation Instructions for such a period, before using the cleaned periodically by qualified service washing machine, turn on or in the washer. This will reduce the risk of children is removed from hiding inside. dryer, Items contaminated with all hot water faucets personnel. Check...
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Accessories Hot/Cold (1 each) Hose Wrench for removing shipping bolts and leveling the washer Hose retainer Tie strap to secure drain hose to standpipe, inlet hose, or laundry tub Cap (4 each) to change by manufacturer. S pecification Name: Front-loading ...
Accessories Hot/Cold (1 each) Hose Wrench for removing shipping bolts and leveling the washer Hose retainer Tie strap to secure drain hose to standpipe, inlet hose, or laundry tub Cap (4 each) to change by manufacturer. S pecification Name: Front-loading ...
Owner's Manual
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...the 4 bolts with all times. Damage caused by the appliance warranty. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in clean condition at all governing codes and ordinances. Removing shipping bolts 1. cap 4. In areas where there are installed. To prevent ...internal damage during transport. Keep the 4 bolts and the wrench for the washer, remove the bolts. Properly ground washer to conform with the wrench supplied. shipping bolts must not be replaced. 2. The base opening must be obstructed by twisting ...
...the 4 bolts with all times. Damage caused by the appliance warranty. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the washer in clean condition at all governing codes and ordinances. Removing shipping bolts 1. cap 4. In areas where there are installed. To prevent ...internal damage during transport. Keep the 4 bolts and the wrench for the washer, remove the bolts. Properly ground washer to conform with the wrench supplied. shipping bolts must not be replaced. 2. The base opening must be obstructed by twisting ...
Owner's Manual
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...(10 cm) [Front view] 1" (2.5 cm) 23 3/8" (59.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Level floor • Allowable slope under entire washer is 1°. • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are for recessed area installation. If your house... faster spin speeds than one appliance. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is not solid, your washer will hear and feel the vibration throughout your floor is recommended to reinforce it. Minimum installation spacing for the minimum spacing allowed...
...(10 cm) [Front view] 1" (2.5 cm) 23 3/8" (59.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Level floor • Allowable slope under entire washer is 1°. • To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are for recessed area installation. If your house... faster spin speeds than one appliance. • Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is not solid, your washer will hear and feel the vibration throughout your floor is recommended to reinforce it. Minimum installation spacing for the minimum spacing allowed...
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... malfunctioning. The connector for hot water is to be connected to the water mains using new hoses Old hoses should be installed. • Two Sealing washers are connected to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel. The reliability of the hose and replace the hose if necessary...
... malfunctioning. The connector for hot water is to be connected to the water mains using new hoses Old hoses should be installed. • Two Sealing washers are connected to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel. The reliability of the hose and replace the hose if necessary...
Owner's Manual
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... as required. (do not insert pieces of the washer ensure long,regular and reliable operation. • The washer must be absolutely horizontal and stand firmly in position. • It must be clean, free from the LG parts dept. Concrete floors • The installation surface... must not "Seesaw" across corners under the washer, secured to reduce vibration. If the floor is more stable. Tile floors (Slippery ...
... as required. (do not insert pieces of the washer ensure long,regular and reliable operation. • The washer must be absolutely horizontal and stand firmly in position. • It must be clean, free from the LG parts dept. Concrete floors • The installation surface... must not "Seesaw" across corners under the washer, secured to reduce vibration. If the floor is more stable. Tile floors (Slippery ...
Owner's Manual
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... that can be more than half the total wash load. Load large items first. Things such as dye and lint transfer can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and strings to help shift dirt. Large items should be washed in a load. WARNING - To reduce the risk...
... that can be more than half the total wash load. Load large items first. Things such as dye and lint transfer can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and strings to help shift dirt. Large items should be washed in a load. WARNING - To reduce the risk...
Owner's Manual
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... unsatisfactory performance. A dding detergent Adding detergent and fabric softener 1. Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes 4. Detergent usage Your LG washer is important to keep the interior of the cycle. If a regular detergent is used, it is designed to use only High Efficiency (... the detergent has had time to be added during water fill cycle. • Bleach will automatically be adjusted for front load washers and contain suds reducing components. HE detergents are not allowable. The liquid bleach dispenser • Do not open the dispenser drawer...
... unsatisfactory performance. A dding detergent Adding detergent and fabric softener 1. Do not pour fabric softener directly on the clothes 4. Detergent usage Your LG washer is important to keep the interior of the cycle. If a regular detergent is used, it is designed to use only High Efficiency (... the detergent has had time to be added during water fill cycle. • Bleach will automatically be adjusted for front load washers and contain suds reducing components. HE detergents are not allowable. The liquid bleach dispenser • Do not open the dispenser drawer...
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... knob and setting the Soil Level button at Light. 3. Cycles • Rotate the Cycle selector knob to turn the Power On/Off. 2. This front load washer requires longer cycle time and gets clothes much cleaner, yet is more gentle on the fabrics, than top load... washers. Extra Rinse • This option provides an additional rinse. • Use this option to use washer 1. Washing time can be reduced significantly for different types of fabric and soil levels. • Each cycle...
... knob and setting the Soil Level button at Light. 3. Cycles • Rotate the Cycle selector knob to turn the Power On/Off. 2. This front load washer requires longer cycle time and gets clothes much cleaner, yet is more gentle on the fabrics, than top load... washers. Extra Rinse • This option provides an additional rinse. • Use this option to use washer 1. Washing time can be reduced significantly for different types of fabric and soil levels. • Each cycle...
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... rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to use washer 6. H ow to handle. • Cold rinses save energy. • The Cold rinse temperatures depend on the cold water at your faucet. 7. Spin speed • To...
... rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. • In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to use washer 6. H ow to handle. • Cold rinses save energy. • The Cold rinse temperatures depend on the cold water at your faucet. 7. Spin speed • To...
Owner's Manual
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... start after drying. Do not tumble dry woolen articles. Always check the manufacturer's instructions. Glass particles left in your clothes the next time you use washer 9. Less c) Cotton/Towels - The type of fabric, size of the exhaust to increase or decrease the drying temperature for up to 4 hours. • The message...
... start after drying. Do not tumble dry woolen articles. Always check the manufacturer's instructions. Glass particles left in your clothes the next time you use washer 9. Less c) Cotton/Towels - The type of fabric, size of the exhaust to increase or decrease the drying temperature for up to 4 hours. • The message...
Owner's Manual
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... set , lights and all buttons are excessively dirty. 2. Dry Only • When you want dry only, select this option to prevent unwanted use washer OPTION 1. Press and hold Delay Wash button for 3 seconds to lock/unlock control. • When Child lock is set time for soaking, then automatically... moves into the wash cycle. • Use this option to wash normal clothes or thick and heavy clothes which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. It will unlock after 1~2 minutes. • This display shows: a) the estimated time remaining in Sanitary, Cotton/Towels, Normal and ...
... set , lights and all buttons are excessively dirty. 2. Dry Only • When you want dry only, select this option to prevent unwanted use washer OPTION 1. Press and hold Delay Wash button for 3 seconds to lock/unlock control. • When Child lock is set time for soaking, then automatically... moves into the wash cycle. • Use this option to wash normal clothes or thick and heavy clothes which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. It will unlock after 1~2 minutes. • This display shows: a) the estimated time remaining in Sanitary, Cotton/Towels, Normal and ...
Owner's Manual
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... hot. • Allow the water to cool down before opening the pump filter to remove objects. The water inlet filter - M aintenance ❋ Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. ❋ When disposing of the appliance, cut off the water tap. 2.
... hot. • Allow the water to cool down before opening the pump filter to remove objects. The water inlet filter - M aintenance ❋ Before cleaning the washer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. ❋ When disposing of the appliance, cut off the water tap. 2.
Owner's Manual
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.... Unplug electrical power cord, dry drum interior, and close door. 7. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Interior Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. Turn off any water in an area where freezing ...all of the machine can occur or moved in an upright position. 9. Remove the two-compartment container from hoses. 3. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. IMPORTANT: Do not use methylated spirit, solvents or similar products. 2. Exterior Proper care of your...
.... Unplug electrical power cord, dry drum interior, and close door. 7. To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, run empty washer through a complete cycle using detergent. Interior Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket and door glass. Turn off any water in an area where freezing ...all of the machine can occur or moved in an upright position. 9. Remove the two-compartment container from hoses. 3. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. IMPORTANT: Do not use methylated spirit, solvents or similar products. 2. Exterior Proper care of your...
Owner's Manual
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... open tap. Reduce detergent amount or use only HE (High Efficiency) detergent Water does not enter • Water supply is not adequate washer or it enters in drum or pump. • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. Problem Possible Cause Solution Rattling and clanking...specially to use HE (High Efficiency) detergent. Check the filter of balance. Water in the house. Straighten hose. Stop washer and check drum and drain filter. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. Contact plumber if necessary. This is normal. • Have all , check the following points ...
... open tap. Reduce detergent amount or use only HE (High Efficiency) detergent Water does not enter • Water supply is not adequate washer or it enters in drum or pump. • Heavy wash loads may produce a thumping sound. Problem Possible Cause Solution Rattling and clanking...specially to use HE (High Efficiency) detergent. Check the filter of balance. Water in the house. Straighten hose. Stop washer and check drum and drain filter. Stop washer and rearrange wash load. Contact plumber if necessary. This is normal. • Have all , check the following points ...
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...occurred. Add a few moments before opening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to spin. T roubleshooting guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Washer does not start • Electrical power cord may not be plugged in wall outlet. • House fuse is too small to extract adequate water... from the load. Close the door and press the Start/Pause button. Wait one or two minutes before the clothes washer begins to release. • The washing time may take a few towels. 21 If problem is detected or if the suds removing program ...
...occurred. Add a few moments before opening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to spin. T roubleshooting guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Washer does not start • Electrical power cord may not be plugged in wall outlet. • House fuse is too small to extract adequate water... from the load. Close the door and press the Start/Pause button. Wait one or two minutes before the clothes washer begins to release. • The washing time may take a few towels. 21 If problem is detected or if the suds removing program ...