Overview; Introduction - LG WM3677HW Training Manual

COMBO

INTRODUCTION

The 2005 lineup of LG Washers and Dryers includes the WM3677HW Combo.
The control panel is on the front of the machine.
The COMBO is different in that it has all the features of our regular washing
machine plus a condenser dryer built into the same housing. The washing
machine functions like our standard washer. The condenser dryer works by
condensing the moisture from the air circulating in the tub and expelling it via the
drain hose.
In simplest terms, the dryer fan blows air across a 1,000-watt electric warming
element and into the drum as the damp clothes tumble. Since warm air absorbs
more moisture than cold air, this air stream absorbs moisture from the clothing as
it passes though the drum. The moist air is then directed through the condensing
duct, where a fine mist of cold water keeps the duct cool. The moisture in the air
condenses and precipitates to the drain pump, where it is expelled through the
drain hose. This dried air is then blown across the warming element and the
cycle repeats itself.
Because the air is recirculated, no vent stack is necessary. This dryer takes
longer than a conventional dryer but allows both washing and drying in one
machine.
Drying time will likely be the most frequent complaint with the COMBO. When
used as a washing machine, the combo will wash a large load. However, when
used as a dryer, it will dry a load only half the size of the maximum wash load.
This is because the clothes need more room to tumble to allow the air to flow
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through as they dry. Notice the dryers at the Laundromat have twice the
capacity of the washers. Similarly, the LG dryer (DLG5988 ~ 7.3 cu. ft.) has twice
the capacity of the washer (WM2277HW ~ 3.7 cu. ft.). To use the drying function
effectively, the user must fill the COMBO no more than half full of laundry to dry
the load after washing. This is NOT a product defect.
The COMBO can be used as a washer only, or as a dryer only, in addition to
being able to both wash and dry clothes in just one cycle. To wash clothes
without drying, simply do not select a drying option. To dry clothes without
washing, press the ON button and DO NOT SELECT a wash cycle; instead,
press the DRY button to cycle through the dryer options. If you move the large
control knob and select a wash cycle, turn the machine off and back on, and then
choose a dry cycle as described above.
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