Use and Care Manual

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22 OPERATION

OPERATION

Using the Appliance

Before Using the Appliance

• Read the Important Safety Instructions.

• Connect to the hot water supply only. The water

supply temperature should be a minimum of 120°F

(49°C) for better washing performance and shorter

cycle time.

• Follow the instructions for loading the dishwasher to

ensure effective cleaning.

• Remove insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks,

and pieces of paper while loading the dishwasher.

When loading the dishwasher

Only load items that are dishwasher-safe.

Remove solid, burned-on scraps from dishes

prior to loading in the dishwasher.

Place items with deep dish bottoms at an angle

to help water run off and speed the drying

process.

NOTE

• Do not load utensils that are not heat-resistant or

have decorative metal trim.

Quick Start

Load the Dishes

Scrape the dishes free of excess food, bones,

and any other hard, non-soluble residue. Pull

each rack out and load the dishes as described

in this manual.

Measure the Detergent

Using the guidelines in this manual, ll the

detergent cup with the recommended amount

of detergent and close the lid. If a prewash is

desired, the recess on top of the lid should also

be lled with detergent.

Close the Door

Turn on the Dishwasher

To turn on the display panel, press the Power

button.

Check the Rinse Aid

The Rinse Aid

icon will ash if the level of

rinse aid in the dishwasher is low. Add rinse aid

if the level is low to maintain the effectiveness of

the dry cycle.

Select the Cycle and Options

Select the cycle and options that best t the

load by referring to the Cycle guide. The display

will show the estimated time for the cycle and

options selected.

Operate the Dishwasher

Method 1

• Press the Start button and then close the

door in less than four seconds to operate the

dishwasher. If the door is not closed within four

seconds, the white LED with time ashes, an

audible tone is heard, and the cycle does not

start.

Method 2

• Close the door rst and then press the Start

button to operate the dishwasher.

If the door is opened during the cycle, the

dishwasher will stop. To resume the cycle, see

methods 1 and 2 above.

NOTE

• If the door is opened during the cycle and is

not closed within four seconds after selecting

the Start button, or if the door is closed without

pressing the Start button, the white LED with

time ashes, an audible tone is heard, and the

cycle does not start.

End of Cycle

When the cycle is complete, a chime will sound

and the display will show End until the door is

opened or Power is pressed. To save energy,

press and hold High Temp for three seconds

to set the End display to automatically turn off a

few minutes after the cycle ends.

CAUTION

• Do not open the door during operation or

immediately after it has completed the wash

cycle as the steam build up may cause scalding

as the door is opened.

NOTE

• Empty the lower rack rst and then the upper rack.

This will avoid water dripping from the upper rack

onto dishes in the lower rack.

Auto-Off

The dishwasher automatically turns off after four

minutes of inactivity if paused or if no cycle is started.

Summary of content (22 pages)

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22 OPERATION OPERATION 6 Select the Cycle and Options 7 Operate the Dishwasher Using the Appliance Before Using the Appliance ••Read the Important Safety Instructions. ••Connect to the hot water supply only. The water supply temperature should be a minimum of 120°F (49°C) for better washing performance and shorter cycle time. ••Remove insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks, and pieces of paper while loading the dishwasher.
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OPERATION 23 Control Panel 1 2 ENGLISH 4 3 1 Power ••Press the Power button to turn power on and off. ••After the cycle is complete, the power automatically turns off for purposes of safety and economy. ••If there is a power surge, power outage, or disruption of any kind, power is automatically turned off for safety. ••When power is connected again, it will turn on automatically and resume the cycle. •• : Rinse Aid Icon - This icon illuminates when the rinse aid level is low.
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24 OPERATION Cycles Download Cycle Select your desired cycle. Use a dedicated cycle downloadable via Wi-Fi or NFC. Auto NOTE ••Only the cycle code for the current Download cycle appears on the appliance. See the smartphone app for cycle codes, names, and more information about the available cycles. This cycle senses the soil amount and soil toughness and is optimized to achieve the best cleaning. Heavy This cycle is for heavily soiled dishes and dishes with hardened on soil.
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OPERATION 25 Options High Temp Raises the main wash temperature to improve cleaning. Dual Zone Extra Dry This option automatically sets the spray intensity to soft for the upper spray arm and strong for the lower spray arm. Place heavily soiled dishes like plates and bowls in the lower rack and lightly soiled dishes like cups and small plates in the upper rack to get the best results. Half Load This option washes intensively by selecting the upper or lower racks.
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26 OPERATION Cycle/Option Guide The cycle guide below shows the available options for each cycle. Machine Clean Cycle Auto Heavy Delicate Normal Turbo Express Rinse Soil Level all levels heavy light all levels heavy light light 26.9 L 19.7 L 9.219.5 L 27.5 L 20.4 L 6.8 L 12.3 L 3.66.6 gal 7.1 gal 5.2 gal 2.45.2 gal 7.3 gal 5.4 gal 1.8 gal 3.2 gal 89 - 192 140 - 214 95 - 153 98 - 190 59 - 121 33 - 103 12 82 *Water Usage **Wash Time with Options (Mins.) 13.825.
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OPERATION 27 Loading the Dishwasher Loading the Lower Rack The extra tall tub allows loading of dishes, pans, or other utensils up to 14" high. Loading 10 Place Settings ENGLISH For effective washing performance, always follow the following instructions. ••Remove large particles of food debris from plates including bones etc. before loading. ••Items with burnt on food should be soaked prior to loading in the dishwasher. ••Deep pots or dishes should be placed upside down.
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28 OPERATION Folding Down the Lower Tines Loading Pots & Bowls Fold tines down to fit larger dishes; pull tines back up to fit smaller dishes. Case 1 Case 2 NOTE ••The silverware basket ships installed at the back of the bottom rack. For best performance, install it along the right side as shown.
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OPERATION 29 Loading the Silverware Basket Loading 10 Place Settings 1 5 4 3 5 4 5 4 3 5 4 5 4 2 2 2 6 2 3 2 2 2 6 2 3 4 6 5 5 4 3 4 5 1 5 4 2 4 5 ••For best cleaning results, use the top separators in the basket when loading silverware. The separators will prevent nesting of silverware. ••Load sharp items, such as knives, pointing down. ••When unloading the dishwasher, it is best to start with the silverware basket.
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30 OPERATION Loading the Upper Rack Loading 10 Place Settings Upper Rack Loading Tips: ••Place cups and glasses in the rows between the rack tines. Placing them over the rack tines can lead to breakage and water spots. ••To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items. ••Place items so that the open end faces down for cleaning and drying. ••Do not stack items on top of each other.
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OPERATION 31 Folding Down the Upper Tines Fold tines down to fit larger dishes; pull tines back up to fit smaller dishes.
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32 OPERATION Height Adjustable Upper Rack The upper rack adjusts up and down. Raise the upper rack to allow items up to 14" tall in the lower rack. Lower the upper rack to allow dishes up to 12" tall in the upper rack. The dishwasher ships with the upper rack raised. There are three available positions for adjusting the height of the upper rack to create more space. 3 2 1 3 2 1 WARNING ••Before adjusting, ensure the rack is empty of all dishes. Otherwise dishes may get damaged or you may get injured.
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OPERATION 33 Loading the Cutlery Rack Removing the Cutlery Rack The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed on the upper rack for larger items. NOTE ••For best cleaning performance, place flatware in the silverware baskets. Heavily soiled utensils or items with baked on foods should be placed in the middle rack or spoon basket for best performance. Pull the rack out to the end of the rails. Then, lift the front of the rack so that the rollers clear the stop on the end of the rail.
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34 OPERATION Adding Cleaning Agents Adding Detergent to the Dispenser ••Remove the label on the dispenser prior to running the dishwasher for the first time. ••The amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes. ••Put detergent into the detergent compartment before starting any cycle, except the Rinse cycle. 1 Push the button on the dispenser lid to open the cover.
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OPERATION 35 Rinse Aid Dispenser Adjustment The Rinse Aid indicator appears in the display when more rinse aid is needed. The dispenser has five adjustment levels. The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a rinse aid dispenser level of 2. This can be checked and altered by using the buttons on the control panel. The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water spots on dishes and to enhance drying performance. 1 2 Open the rinse aid lid by lifting up the flap.
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36 SMART FUNCTIONS SMART FUNCTIONS LG SmartThinQ Application The LG SmartThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. Things to check before using LG SmartThinQ ••For appliances with the 1 2 or logo Check the distance between the appliance and the wireless router (Wi-Fi network). •• If the distance between the appliance and the wireless router is too far, the signal strength becomes weak. It may take a long time to register or installation may fail.
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SMART FUNCTIONS 37 Installing LG SmartThinQ Application NOTE ••If you choose the simple login to access the LG SmartThinQ application, you must go through the appliance registration process each time you change your smartphone or reinstall the application. LG SmartThinQ Application Features ••For appliances with the or logo Monitoring Check the current status, cycle, options, running time and cycle end time for the appliance on a single screen.
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38 SMART FUNCTIONS Wireless LAN Module Specifications Model LCW-003 Frequency Range 2412 to 2462 MHz IEEE 802.11 b : 17.56 dBm Output Power (Max) IEEE 802.11 g : 25.53 dBm IEEE 802.11 n : 25.29 dBm FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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SMART FUNCTIONS 39 Smart Diagnosis™ Function Smart Diagnosis™ through the Customer Information Center ••For appliances with the or logo This gives you the capability of speaking directly to our trained specialists. The specialist records the data transmitted from the appliance and uses it to analyze the issue, providing a fast and effective diagnosis. Call the LG Electronics Customer Information Center at: 1 (LG U.S.A.
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40 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE To maintain performance and prevent trouble, it is important to check the outside and inside of the dishwasher, including filters and spray arms, at regular intervals. WARNING ••When cleaning the outside and inside of the dishwasher, do not use benzene or thinner. Otherwise, it may cause fire or explosion. ••To prevent injury during care and maintenance or cleaning, wear gloves and/or protective clothing.
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MAINTENANCE 41 Clogged Drain Air Gap or In-Sink Disposal Cleaning the Air Gap 1 Turn off the dishwasher. 2 Remove the air gap cover and the plastic cap underneath it. 3 Clean out any debris with a toothpick or brush. 4 Replace the plastic cap and air gap cover. NOTE ••The drain air gap and disposal are external plumbing devices that are not part of the dishwasher.
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42 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Filters the lower rack and position the bottom 1 Remove spray arm so a wider vee is open to the front. 2 WARNING ••Be cautious of sharp edges when handling the stainless steel filter. Turn the inner filter counter-clockwise and take out the assembled inner filter and stainless steel filter. CAUTION ••Remove food residue caught in filters to prevent the build up of odor-causing bacteria and possible drainage problems.
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MAINTENANCE 43 Cleaning the Spray Arms It is recommended that the spray arms be cleaned once every two weeks. Remove food particles by rinsing or shaking the spray arm. 4 If any food residue blocks the spray arm holes, remove it with a pin or any sharp tool. 5 After removing the food residue, clean the spray arms holes under running water. 6 After cleaning the upper spray arm, press it up into place. Turn the nut 1/8 turn clockwise to make sure that the nut locks back into place.