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RETAILOBSERVER.COM MAY 2014 24 minutes per load by combining the spin and rinse cycles. Moreover, LG Steam technology removes the toughest dirt, odors and wrinkles while Smart Diagnosis™ helps users quickly and efficiently troubleshoot almost any issues before they become bigger problems. Like all of LG's industry leading washing machines, the 29-inch front loader is built around 6 Motion™ technology. The company's innovative system uses a combination of six different motions to deliver customized washes for a wide variety of clothing. The Inverter Direct Drive motor comes with a 10-year warranty and has been certified by VDE of Germany for its ability to perform effectively for 22 years. LG'S ULTRA LARGE CAPACITY FRONT LOADING WASHER AND DRYER The latest 29-inch dryer from LG (models WM4070HVA and DLHX4072V) is the first in the U.S. market to offer LG's energy- efficient Heat Pump drying technology. The Heat Pump system helps to reduce energy wastage by cleverly recycling heat generated during the drying process. Meanwhile, the moisture inside the dryer is utilized by the Auto Clean System to clean the condenser. Filter Checkers and the Pocket Filter capture dirt particles separated from clothing to further increase drying efficiency. Models WM8500HVA and DLGX8501V, another set of 29-inch washer-dryers, offer large capacities and the convenience of near field communication, or NFC, tagging. This wireless technology allows users to download specialized washing cycles to their smartphones to be uploaded to the appliances with a single tap of the phone to the washer. The front loading washer and dryer employ LG's TurboWash™, Steam and 6 Motion™ technologies. They also feature Allergiene™ Cycle, Smart Diagnosis™ and the Inverter Direct Drive motor with a 10-year warranty. MEGA CAPACITY TOP LOADING WASHER AND DRYER At this year's CES, LG also showcased its mega capacity 27-inch top loader washer-dryer (models WT5680HVA and DLGX5681VE, WT1701CV and DLGY1702VE). Available in 5.2 cu.ft. and a 5.0 cu.ft. capacities, the new machines incorporate a new horizontal damping system that allow them to accommodate more laundry than similarly-sized models. The new pairs are the first top loading washer-dryers to incorporate LG's time-saving TurboWash™ technology. The dryers in LG's latest top loading duos are equipped with the LG EasyLoad, a two-way door system offering users a hamper-style door or a swing-door. This unique setup lets users load and unload their machines in a manner that is easiest for them. What's more, LG's 5.0 cu.ft. pair has front mounted controls, making it possible to select and set wash cycles without having to reach over the machine. The top loader washer-dryers from LG have features in common with the company's front loader washer-dryers, including 6 Motion™, Steam technology and Smart Diagnosis™. For more information visit www.lg.com/us/appliances. [1] Based on the data from The Stevenson Company, 2013 Third Quarter [2] Water Footprint Inventory certification from Underwriters Laboratories I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] continued from page 20 Model WM4070HVA Model WT5680HVA continued on page 28

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