OWNER'S MANUAL DISHWASHER Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. XD3*25** XD3*15** XD4*15** XD4*24** XD4*14** XD5*24** EN ENGLISH MFL70282401 Rev.11_030520 www.lg.com Copyright © 2017 - 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or content different from the model you purchased. This manual is subject to revision by the manufacturer. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 3 INSTALLATION.......................................................................10 Parts..................................................................................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EN The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk. Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instructions in order to avoid risk.
EN Technical Safety •Observe • the information given in “Specifications” regarding the maximum number of place settings to be washed of the dishwasher. •The • water pressure must be between 0.05 and 0.6 MPa. Installation •Never • attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
EN •Use • new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage. •Improper • connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. •This • appliance must be grounded.
EN Operation •Immediately • unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance. •Do • not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only authorized factory parts. •Do • not leave the appliance door open.
EN •Keep • the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. •Some • dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the wash cycle. •Do • not operate the appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
EN •Do • not come into contact with any fitted steam outlet. •Small • parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts can be a choke hazard to small children if removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of small children. •Knives • and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position. •The • door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard.
EN CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Installation •Install • the product on a firm and level floor. •Do • not put the drain hose under the dishwasher during installation. Operation •Turn • off the water tap and unplug the appliance if the appliance is to be left for an extended period of time, such as during vacations. •Do • not place objects on the top of the appliance.
INSTALLATION EN Parts a b c d e f g Control Panel & Door Handle a b c d e f Top Wash Impeller g Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser h Cutlery Rack (On Some Models) i j k Upper Rack Front Cover Lower Cover Leveling Feet Drain Hose Water Supply Hose Power Cord Upper Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Salt Container Cap Filtration System Cutlery Basket (On Some Models) Lower Rack Steam Nozzle (Steam Models) Specifications Model XD3*25** XD3*15** XD4*15** Power Supply Size Product Weight Max.
EN Accessories (On Some Models) Funnel (All models) Noise Strip (Lower - 1EA / Front - 1EA / Side - 2EA) Preparing Cabinet Opening Cover Felt Moisture Barrier Tape (Aluminum Tape) CAUTION ••Any bare wood surrounding the appliance should be sealed with a waterproof paint or sealant to prevent it from swelling. ••Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet, opening carefully. Make sure that the drain hose behind the machine and inside the cabinet is not kinked or stretched.
EN Attaching the Strip to the Appliance Base (On Some Models) 4 Remove the double-sided tape from the lower and front strips. 5 Attach the black coloured lower strip to the bottom of the lower cover. To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance base. 1 Lay down the appliance and pull on both the hooks at the bottom of the lower cover. Black lower strip 2 Pull on the lower cover to remove it. 6 Attach the white coloured front strip to the top of the lower cover.
EN Attaching the Strip to the Appliance side cabinet (On Some Models) Removing the Top Cover To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance sides, if the opening space allows. 1 Remove the 2 screws on the back. 2 Pull the top cover backwards after removing the two screws and then lift it up to remove it. 3 Remove the locating pins on the top by using a Phillips screw driver. 1 Remove the double-side tape from the side strips.
EN Installing Moisture Barrier Tape (On Some Models) When the appliance is installed without the top cover, the counter top underside may be damaged by steam or condensation when the door is opened. Install the moisture barrier tape to the underside of counter top to protect the counter top from condensation when the appliance opened. 1 Clean and dry the underside of the counter top on which the tape will be attached.
EN Case 1. The Door is Slanted to the Right 1 Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the rear left leg and correct the level. 2 Check the opening of door and repeat if necessary until the door opens and closes properly. Slant to the right Case 2. The Door is Slanted to the Left 1 Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the rear right leg and correct the level. 2 Check the opening of door and repeat if necessary until the door opens and closes properly.
EN To prevent siphoning, one of the following methods must be used. Connecting the Water Supply Hose Connect the water supply hose to the water tap. Method 1 When the drain hose is connected to a waste spigot, the hose must be looped up to the underside of the bench top and secured. Water tap 770 mm – 1000 mm 300 mm Min. Bench top Method 2 When the drain hose is connected to a separate standpipe, it is essential that an airtight connection be made. If not, it can induce odors.
EN CAUTION ••This appliance may be fed with either hot or cold water. If the water connection can not be maintained below 65ºC, the appliance must be connected to cold water. ••Use sealant tape or sealing compound on the tap's thread to avoid water leaks. ••Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent. NOTE ••Before connecting the water supply hose to the tap, turn on the tap to flush out foreign substances (dirt, sand or sawdust) in the water lines. Let water drain into a bucket.
OPERATION EN Before Using the Appliance Checking Water Hardness Level This model has a water softener to soften hard water. 1 NOTE ••The appliance can be used without dishwasher salt if not required, however, the hardness level needs to be set to H0 so that the icon does not remain lit. ••In order to provide satisfactory rinsing results, the appliance requires soft water, i.e., containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on the dishes and inside the appliance.
EN Setting the Water Softening System For effective washing performance, adjust the setting corresponding to the hardness level of water used in water supply. The water softener has 5 adjustment levels, and the appliance is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of H0. You can check the default setting value and adjust it in the following steps: 1 2 3 Press Power and Half Load button simultaneously. ••Current setting value indicated.
EN Salt Refill Cycle (1 kg for each load) Cycles H1 H2 H3 H4 130 50 20 10 ••The table describes information of Auto programme. ••Cycle may vary on the salt refill amount. Adding Rinse Aid The Rinse Aid indicator appears in the display when more rinse aid is needed. The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water spots on dishes and to enhance drying performance. 1 Open the rinse aid lid by lifting up the flap. 2 Add a liquid rinse aid to the maximum fill level.
EN CAUTION ••Wipe off any spilled rinse aid to prevent suds. NOTE ••Only use liquid rinse aid in the appliance. ••Do not overfill the rinse aid dispenser. ••Too much or too little rinse aid can inhibit the drying performance. Setting the Rinse Aid Level The dispenser has five adjustment levels. The appliance 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. 1 Ensure the appliance is off.
EN Using the Appliance 1 Press the Power button. The unit will turn on. Check the indicators. 2 Check that there is rinse aid and dishwasher salt present. Refill the rinse aid and the salt, if the corresponding icons illuminate. For more information, refer to Refilling section. •• : Salt refill icon •• : Rinse aid refill icon 3 5 Load the dishes in the rack. Make certain that no dishes or utensils are in the path of the spray arms. Do not place one dish on top of another.
EN Control Panel Non-Steam Models (Models : XD3*15**, XD4*14**, XD4*15**) Steam Models (Models : XD3*25**, XD4*24**, XD5*24**) ••Depending on the model, the logo or the top of the door.
EN a Power ••Briefly touch 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. b Display •• : Digial Display −−The digital display on the control panel shows the ESTIMATED cycle time.
EN Cycles Auto This cycle senses the soil amount and water clarity and optimizes the wash to achieve the best cleaning. The wash time may vary depending on the soil level. Intensive This cycle is for heavily soiled dishes and dishes with hardened on soil. The Heavy cycle defaults to the strongest spray intensity and uses it to wash heavily soiled dishes. Delicate Use this cycle to clean delicate items such as fine china and stemware.
EN Cycle Options Extra Dry Select the desired cycle button and then select the options for that cycle. For more information about Cycle Options, see the Available Options section. Select the Extra Dry option for better drying performance. This option adds Extra Drying time to the cycle and raises the heating rinse temperature. ••When the rinse aid is empty, the Extra Dry option is selected automatically.the door.
EN Auto Open Dry (AOD) (On Some Models) SignaLight™ (On Some Models) The door will open automatically at the end of a programme that includes drying in order to enhance drying performance. ••The AOD feature is not available in all models. ••To activate or deactivate AOD feature, press and hold the Energy Saver button and the High Temp button simultaneously for 3 seconds. ••The AOD feature is not available when the Machine Clean and Rinse cycle is selected.
EN Programme Guide (model dependent) Programme Soil Level Auto All levels Intensive Heavy Delicate Light Wash Pre wash Rinse Main wash Rinse Heating rinse (50 - 55 °C) (70 °C) (75 °C) (70 °C) (45 °C) (60 °C) Refresh Dry (75 °C) Eco Moderate Turbo Moderate Express Light Rinse Light Machine Clean (53 °C) (70 °C) (65 °C) (65 °C) (45 °C) (60 °C) (50 °C) (70 °C) •• Running time may vary according to the water temperature, ambient temperature, water pressure and voltage.
EN Information for Energy Test (AS/NZS 2007) Upper Rack Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. For Model with Cutlery Rack ••Model : XD3*15**, XD3*25** ••Capacity: 15 place settings ••Comparability course: Eco + Energy Saver ••Rinse Aid setting: L4 ••Reference cleaner: 27.5 g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door and 5 g of detergent into the dispenser.
EN For Model without Cutlery Rack Upper Rack ••Model : XD4*14**, XD4*24**, XD5*24** ••Capacity: 14 place settings ••Comparability course: Eco + Energy Saver ••Rinse Aid setting: L4 ••Reference cleaner: 27.5 g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door and 5 g of detergent into the dispenser. ••Door is opened at the end of the drying cycle for the drying performance test.
EN Loading the Dishwasher For Model with Cutlery Rack For effective washing performance, always follow the instructions. ••Remove large particles of food debris from plates including bones etc. before loading. Always rinse off plates when loading if they are not to be washed immediately. ••Items with burnt on food should be soaked prior to loading in the appliance. ••Deep based items should be placed upside down. ••Plastic items will not dry well, compared to other items.
EN Non appliance safe items The combination of high water temperature and appliance detergents may damage certain items. Do not wash the following items.
EN Loading the Upper Rack The cup racks provide support for long steam glasses. Daily Use Load The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and appliance safe plastic items. Cups, glasses and bowls must be positioned upside down. Plates should be positioned upwards with the plate. The left side row of tines can be folded down or the cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items.
EN Removing and Replacing Cup Racks The left and right cup racks are interchangeable and can be removed. 1 Slide cup rack down into its closed position. Height Adjustable Upper Rack The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when you load glasses with long stems or tall crockery items. There are three available positions for adjusting the height of the upper rack to create more space. 3 2 1 3 2 1 2 Locate assembly slot on cup rack and firmly pop rack off support bar on that side.
EN Possible plate size according to the upper rack position Plate Size (mm) Upper Rack Position Upper Middle Lower Upper Rack with Cutlery Rack without Cutlery Rack Lower Rack 165 193 221 215 243 271 300 272 244 NOTE ••Before pushing the upper rack into the appliance, ensure the rack height is the same on both sides. If the height is not the same on both sides, the appliance door will not shut and the upper spray arm will not connect to the water inlet.
EN Loading the Cutlery Basket (On Some Models) Daily Use Load For Large utensils, such as whisks, the cover can be opened by being unhinged. Place forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles downwards. Loading the Cutlery Rack (On Some Models) The cutlery rack is best suited for flatware and most cooking or serving utensils. It can also fit small prep bowls and lids. The separators on the cutlery rack help keep utensils separated to avoid damage and improve cleaning.
EN Height Adjustable Tray (On Some Models) The tray on the left side can be adjusted to a high or low position to accommodate utensils or cutlery of different sizes. Remove dishes before adjusting the tray. Adjust the tray by sliding the lever. Removing the Cutlery Rack (On Some Models) Adding Cleaning Agents Adding Detergent to the Dispenser ••Remove the label on the dispenser prior to running the appliance for the first time.
EN 4 If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed prewash compartment area on the lid with detergent. Programme Auto Intensive Delicate Refresh Eco Turbo Download cycle Machine clean Rinse Express Amount of detergent Pre wash Main wash (onto the lid) (dispenser) 5g 20 g 5g 30 g 5g 20 g 25 g 5g 20 g 5g 20 g 5g 20 g - 20 g WARNING ••Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid contain chemical components, like all other household detergent. So, they must be kept out of the reach of children.
EN Refilling To maintain the effective wash performance of the appliance, check and refill dishwasher salt regularly. To maintain the effective dry performance of the appliance, check and refill rinse aid regularly. Checking the Rinse Aid When the Rinse aid refill icon illuminates lit, it means the rinse aid is almost empty. If necessary, refill the rinse aid chamber.
SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application This feature is only available on models with the or logo. The LG ThinQ application allows you to communicate with the appliance using a smartphone. LG ThinQ Application Features Communicate with the appliance from a smartphone using the convenient smart features. Monitoring Check the current status, cycle, options running time and cycle end time for the application on a single screen.
EN NOTE ••To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that the icon on the control panel is lit. ••The appliance supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks only. To check your network frequency, contact your Internet service provider or refer to your wireless router manual. ••LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection. ••If the appliance is having trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi network, it may be too far from the router.
EN Smart Diagnosis 2 This feature is only available on models with the or logo. Use this feature to help you diagnose and solve problems with your appliance. Hold the mouthpiece of your phone over the Smart Diagnosis icon. Do not touch any other buttons. x. Ma m m 10 NOTE ••For reasons not attributable to LGE’s negligence, the service may not operate due to external factors such as, but not limited to, Wi-Fi unavailability, Wi-Fi disconnection, local app store policy, or app unavailability.
MAINTENANCE To maintain performance and prevent problems, check the outside and inside of the appliance, including filters and spray arms regularly. WARNING ••When cleaning the outside and inside of the appliance, do not use any solvent based solutions such as thinners or accetone. It may cause fire or explosion. EN Cleaning the Interior Clean the interior of the appliance periodically with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove food and dirt particles.
EN Using White Vinegar Cleaning the Filters If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour approximately 3/4 - 1 1/4 cups (200-300 mL) of white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper rack. Run Auto cycle. Do not use detergent. When the cycle is finished, restart. 1 Remove the lower rack and position the bottom spray arm so a wider vee is open to the front. 2 Turn the inner filter counter-clockwise and take out the assembled inner filter and stainless steel filter.
EN WARNING ••Be cautious of sharp edges when handling the stainless steel filter. CAUTION ••After using the appliance, particles of food are filtered by the filters. Any unremoved food residue may cause bad smell. In addition, drainage may have a problem due to food residue stuck in the filters. Cleaning the Spray Arms If the spray arm holes are blocked by any food residue, dishes may not be cleaned well due to improper water spray. It is recommended that the spray arms be cleaned once every two weeks.
EN Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm 1 Pull the upper rack forward. Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked by food particles. 2 When cleaning is necessary, remove the upper spray arm by turning the nut on the bottom of the spray arm 1/8 turn counterclockwise and pulling down. 3 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.
EN Cleaning the Water Supply Hose Filter 1 Unplug the appliance. 2 Turn off the water tap. 3 Unscrew the water supply hose. 4 Remove the seal and the plastic filter with a pair of small pliers or scissor grips. 5 Refit the filter and gasket and make sure that it is sitting correctly. 6 Refit and secure the water supply hose in reverse order. Do not use any mechanical device to tighten the hose. A soft cloth can be used to assist hand tightening.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Problem Possible Cause Door is not completely closed. Power supply or power cord is not connected. Solutions ••Level the appliance again. ••Connect the power supply or cord properly. • • Deactivate the Control Lock button.
EN Problem Possible Cause Unbalanced upper rack. Detergent is left in the detergent dispenser. Water leaks outside the appliance. Detergent may not be dispensed because poor stacking of the dishes prevent automatic opening of the detergent dispenser. The door may not be closed due to tilted appliance. In this case a water leak may occur. Wrong installation of drainage hose may cause water leak. If the power is off, a water leak may be caused by a poor connection to the tap.
EN Problem Possible Cause Wrong amount of detergent used. Overloading. Improper loading. Insufficient water pressure. Insufficient detergent. Spots and filming on dishes. Rinse aid dispenser is empty. The water softener has no salt or insufficient the salt. Water hardness level may be set too low. The rinse aid may be insufficient. Hard water buildup in the tub 50 Solutions ••Use the recommended amount of detergent. ••Do not overload the appliance. ••See the Operation section.
EN Problem Odor Food soil remains on dishes. Possible Cause Solutions ••Turn on the power, run the Cancel The previous cycle was option to remove the residual stopped before completion cycle water, then run the Quick cycle using and residual water detergent but with the appliance remains in the appliance. empty. There is food in the ••Clean the filter and the interior bottom of the unit or in according to the Maintenance the filter. section of the owner’s manual.
EN Problem Noise Dishes don’t dry. Your home appliance and smartphone is not connected to the Wi-Fi network. Possible Cause The wireless network name (SSID) is set incorrectly. The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz. The distance between the appliance and the router is too far. 52 Solutions ••Detergent cover opening. Some level of noise is ••Drain pump at the beginning of drain normal during operation. cycle. The appliance is not level. ••Adjust leveling feet.
EN Error Codes Problem Possible Cause Water inlet problem. Drainage Problem. Waste spigot is clogged. Filters are clogged. Oversudsing caused by improper detergent, such as liquid dish soap. Failure to level appliance. Solutions ••Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen water supply hose. ••Check water supply. ••Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen drain hose. ••Remove knockout on waste spigot. ••Clean Filters. ••Do not use hand dishwashing liquids.
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