LG WD-14121RD Owner’s Manual

Washing

Machine

OWNER'S

WD-14124RD

MANUAL

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Warnings....................................................................................3

Specification

..............................................................................4

Installation..................................................................................5

Care

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before

washing................................................................11

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detergent

Function
How

Maintenance

to

...................................................................................13

use

washer

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Troubleshooting

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of

Warranty

..................................................................14

.............................................................25

guide

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capacity

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:

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