What does the hour glass mean on the front panel ?

It means ''wait'' (seriously).

The question is: ''why is it displaying that message?''

If it is _still_ displaying that message. Try unplugging it for 24 hours.

If after that it _still_ displays that message, you may have a bad computer board.

HI Bethany,
The users manual is located HERE. As I look thru the manual, I cannot see or locate any reference to an "Hour Glass". If you look thru the manual yourself, you may find the answer to your query there, yet if there are any further question, don't hesitate to ask.
Please rate and comment,
Thank You Joe

usually this means you need a new window regulator.

Section 01-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 1997 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Window Regulator, Power Front Door
Removal

1. If front door window glass (21410) is in the down position and is inoperable, the following steps must be taken; if front door window glass is operational, go to Step 2.
   
1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and front door trim shield (237A04). Refer to Section 01-05 .
2. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
3. Disconnect window regulator electric drive harness connector.
4. CAUTION: Be careful not to strike or scratch front door window glass because it can break.
   Remove window regulator electric drive retaining screws through holes.
5. Remove window regulator electric drive (23394) from front door power window regulator.
6. Raise front door window glass to full up position by hand and secure with tape.
7. Go to Step 5.
   
   
2. Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield. Refer to Section 01-05 .
3. Remove front door window glass as described.
   
4. Disconnect window regulator electric drive harness connector.
   
5. NOTE: Use care not to enlarge sheet metal holes in the door inner panel.
   
   Remove two 1/4-inch rivets retaining lower bracket of front door power window regulator to inner panel. Use drift punch to knock out center pins for each rivet. Using a 1/4-inch diameter drill, drill out remainder of rivet.
   
6. Remove three window regulator electric drive retaining screws from inside door to remove window regulator electric drive from front door power window regulator.
   
7. Remove two window regulator retaining nuts.
   
8. Remove front door power window regulator from front door (20124).
   

Installation

1. Lubricate regulator mechanism with Teflon® Lubricant E7FZ-19590-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M1C111-A.
   

1. Install front door power window regulator minus motor (23208) into access hole in inner panel.
   

1. Position front door power window regulator using upper studs and tabs on window regulator electric drive mounting bracket.
   

1. Install rivets retaining front door power window regulator to door inner panel (1/4-20 x 1/2 inch screw and 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies or equivalent metric fasteners may be used).
   

1. Install two upper front door power window regulator retaining nuts.
   

1. Install window regulator electric drive with three screws. Do not overtighten screws.
   

1. Connect the window regulator electric drive harness connector.
   

1. Install front door window glass.
   

1. Adjust front door window glass as described.
   

1. Install front door trim shield and front door trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05
   

From <http://support-us.samsung.com/cyber/popup/iframe/pop_troubleshooting_fr.jsp?idx=419733&modelname=WF409ANW&modelcode=&session_id=V5mMmkpq72BqyQB5Lny5vwblqvWTyT6hLbGQypLMbhMpMhlQBdfJ!-943087853!1669102353!1442424460210&from_osc=&homeid=2217>: "The hour glass is displayed to let you know the washer's timer is counting down. This is normal, and does not require service."

assume you mean window motor.

remove trim panel. long screws (2) AT ARM REST. dRILL 3/8 INCH HOLES (3) AT THE DIMPLES in the inner panel, for access to the 3 bolts holding the motor in.
from 1994 manual.

Removal

1. If front door window glass (21410) is in the down position and is inoperable, the following steps must be taken; if front door window glass is operational, proceed to Step 2.
   1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and front door trim shield (237A04). Refer to Section 01-05 .
   1. Mark inner door panel and drill three holes 12.7mm (0.5 inch) as shown.

Front Screen?

Do you mean the filter glass or the actual plasma display?

If it's the filter glass, start looking for a 2nd hand one, they are almost £500 ($600), perhaps more for a 60". They are not just "glass", they have an infra red filter film on one side and a protective film on the other.

If you mean the plasma panel itself then unfortunately a replacement screen will cost you more than a new TV. You will not find a 2nd hand one.

I hope this helps.

the hour glass means its loading and u can stop it

The exterior panel (stainless in my case) is "glued" by adhesive to a lower metal piece which attaches to the door. I know this because my front panel came unglued and there is no other means of support. I am buying a very expensive new front panel.

You can remove and clean the glass by first lifting off the scanner lid. Then pry the control panel bezel off and look for a square hole toward the front of the panel. Insert a screwdriver in this hole and press down then slide the panel toward the front of the printer. It should then lift off and you'll see a ribbon cable connected. Pull it out gently and set the panel aside. There are three T10 torx screws. Two at the rear and one at the right front. Carefully lift the glass assembly up while inserting a flat screwdriver in the left front edge to seperate. Lift the glass assembly off and clean as necessary.

if the tv turn on this will tell you that the plasma panel itself is ok. if it is ok then the fron glass is replacable. this is just a standard piece of glass so i really wouldnt spend tons of money hiring someone else to order one and install it.