LG DB325 User Manual

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.

ENGLISH

DB425*** / DB325***

www.lg.com

MFL70282461

Rev.02_032521

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service................................................................................53

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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.

Safety Messages

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.

WARNING

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause

serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This indicates that the failure to follow the instructions can cause

minor injury or damage to the product.

WARNING STATEMENTS

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or

scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

Technical Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• 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 MPa 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.

• If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose,

do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.

• Do not modify the power cord provided with the appliance. Please

contact the LG Customer information centre to advise of its

incompatibility.

• This appliance should only be transported by two or more people

holding the appliance securely.

• Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install

or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject

to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, or rain or

temperatures below freezing.

• Do not plug multiple socket outlets, an extension power cable or

adapter with this appliance.

• Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before

installing or servicing the appliance.

• When moving or installing the product in a different location, call

qualified service personnel for installation and service.

• Fix the drain hose securely in place.

• This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for mobile

installations such as in RVs, trailers, or aircraft.

• This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch,

crush, or damage the power cord.

• 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. In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by

providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug

must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed

and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• After installing, check the hose connection for leaks before moving

the appliance into the cabinet opening.

• Do not damage or place heavy items on the power cord of the

appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic

applications only and must not be used for commercial purposes.

• For a permanently connected dishwasher: This appliance must be

connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an

equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or

lead to the appliance.

• Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the

terminal box.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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. Children may hang on the door

or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.

• Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene,

gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.

• Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance.

Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to

operate the appliance.

• Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.

• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.

• Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet

hands.

• If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not

touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area

immediately.

• In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG

Electronics Customer Information Centre.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-

water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been

used for such a period, before using the appliance turn on all hot

water tap and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This

will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not operate the appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly

in place.

• Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a

appliance and keep them out of the reach of children.

• Do not wash and dry articles that have been soaked in explosive

substances such as gasoline, solvents, solvent-based detergent.

• When loading items to be washed:

- Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door

seal.

- Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type

injuries.

• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe”

or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the

manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Do not touch any heating element (where it is exposed) during or

immediately after use.

• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the

dishwasher.

• After cleaning the dishes, turn off the tap. Turn on the tap again and

check the connection status of water supply hose before cleaning.

• Do not open the door while the appliance is in operation. Water will

splash out and could cause a slipping hazard.

• Be careful not to catch your hand when closing the door of the

appliance.

• Do not wash and dry articles that have been soaked in explosive

substances such as gasoline, solvents, solvent-based detergent.

• 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The door should not be left in the open position since this could

present a tripping hazard.

Maintenance

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always

grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket

outlet.

• Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely

removing any moisture and dust.

• Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the

appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does

not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

Disposal

• Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable

directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse.

• Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and

styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause

suffocation.

• Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to

avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.

CAUTION STATEMENTS

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• Do not wipe or coat the surface of the product with liquid detergent

or bleach (chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach, etc). Failure to follow these

instructions may result in corrosion or discoloration of the coating.

• Do not touch water draining from the machine as it may be hot.

• If the drain hose and the water supply hose are frozen in winter,

defrost before using.

• Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the

appliance.

• Do not wash dishes stained with chemical products such as oil, cream

or lotions used in a massage parlor, skin care shop, beauty shop or

barber shop.

Maintenance

• If cooking oil is spilled on the exterior of the product, wipe it off

immediately. Do not clean the exterior of the product with cleaners

which contain alcohol, thinners, bleach, benzene, flammable liquids,

or abrasives. These substances may discolor or damage the

appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of Your Old Appliance

• All electric and electronic products, marked with this

symbol (the “crossed-out wheeled bin”) must be disposed

of separately from regular household waste, via

designated collection facilities appointed by the

government or the local authorities. Consumers may hand

over old appliances at the point of sales upon buying a new

equivalent appliance. Consumers may also hand over, free

of charge, old appliances of very small size (< 25 cm) at

authorized point of sales, without the obligation to buy a

new equivalent appliance. Please contact your point of

sales concerning this latter take-back modality.

• The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment and

human health. A mindful management of old appliances

by consumers may help the environmentally sound re-use,

recycling and recovery of old appliances and the related

materials.

• For more detailed information about disposal of your old

appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal

service or the shop where you purchased the product.

(www.lg.com/global/recycling)

INSTALLATION

Parts and Specifications

NOTE

•

Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance.

Front View

Interior View

Control Panel

Levelling Feet

Power Cord

Top Wash Impeller

Upper Spray Arm

Lower Spray Arm

Salt Container Cap

Filtration System

Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser

Steam Nozzle

Water Supply Hose

Drain Hose

Lower Rack

Upper Rack

Cutlery Rack

INSTALLATION

Noise Strap^*1

Moisture Barrier Tape (Aluminum tape)^*2

Accessories

*1 Noise strips are provided: Side - 2 EA

*2 This feature is only available on some models.

Funnel

Specifications

Model

DB425*** / DB325***

220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz

Power Supply

Dimension

598 mm X 554 mm X 815 mm

(Width X Depth X Height)

Product Weight

Approx. 45 kg

14 Place Settings

0.05 - 0.6 MPa

1600 - 1800 W

Max. Capacity

Permissible Inlet Water Pressure

Power Consumption

INSTALLATION

•

Install the appliance on a flat and stable area. Do

not place any objects in-between the floor and

base or leg off the appliance.

Preparing Cabinet Opening

Choosing the Proper Location

NOTE

•

This installation must be conducted by qualified

service personnel to ensure it has been installed

correctly.

•

Do not pull or lift the appliance using the handle;

dosing so can damage the door and hinges.

Open the door and grab the body frame and the

top front opening of the tub to move or lift the

appliance.

≥ 600 mm

100 mm

75 mm

820 - 870 mm

600 - 605 mm

•

Install the appliance on a flat and stable area

floor.

•

Do not push the door of the dishwasher with

knees.

Cut out for hoses and electrical cables on either

side. (Approximately 100 mm X 75 mm)

Select a location as close to the sink as possible

for ease of connection to the water and drain

pipes.

•

To ensure drainage, the appliance should not be

installed more than 1 metre away from the sink.

If the appliance is installed in a corner, allow

minimum clearance of at least 50 mm between

the appliance and an adjacent cabinet or wall.

•

Before sliding the appliance into the installation

opening, all necessary height adjustments

should be made using a spanner.

Attaching the Strip to the

Appliance Side Cabinet

To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance

sides, if the opening space allows.

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.

INSTALLATION

Remove the double-side tape from the side

strips.

Clean and dry the underside of the counter top

on which the tape will be attached.

Attach the side strip to the front of the side

cabinet and then push down the side strip so

that the side strip adheres well to the cabinet.

Remove the protective film from the tape.

Install the tape to the underside of the counter

top.

Repeat the above steps for attaching the

opposite side strip to the opposite side cabinet.

Installing Moisture Barrier Tape

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.

NOTE

•

Moisture barrier tape is included in the manual

assembly bag.

•

Install the moisture barrier tape to the underside

of counter top to protect the counter top from

condensation when the appliance opened.

•

If the counter top is made of granite or

waterproof materials, the moisture barrier tape

is not required.

•

Condensation may occur on the underside or

along the front edge of the counter top when the

room temperature is low.

INSTALLATION

Adjusting Back Levelling Feet

Levelling the Appliance

•

Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the rear

levelling foot and the rear of the tub using the

centre screw at the base of the appliance in the

front.

Checking the Level

Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary

leakage and poor washing. Check whether the

appliance is perfectly level after installation.

•

Turn the centre screw clockwise to raise the rear

of the tub and counterclockwise to lower it.

•

If the appliance rocks when pushing the top

plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet

again.

NOTE

•

The appliance is not level if there is a rubbing

sound or stickiness when the door is opened.

Adjusting and Leveling the

Appliance

When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the

adjustable feet until the appliance no longer

wobbles.

NOTE

•

To avoid damaging the screw, do not use an

electric screwdriver.

NOTE

Case 1. The Door is Slanted to the

Right

•

Place the appliance on a solid, level floor.

•

Do not install the appliance on an elevated

surface.

Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the front left leg

and correct the level.

Adjusting Front Levelling Feet

Check the opening of door and repeat if

necessary until the door opens and closes

properly.

•

Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the front

levelling feet and adjust the front of the tub.

•

Turn the front levelling feet clockwise to raise the

front of the tub up to 60 mm

and

counterclockwise to lower it up to 60 mm

Case 2. The Door is Slanted to the

Left

Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the front right leg

and correct the level.

•

The adjustments work identically for both front

levelling feet.

INSTALLATION

Check the opening of door and repeat if

necessary until the door opens and closes

properly.

•

Please ensure that the height levelling of the

dishwasher is done by adjusting the feet before

installing the side cabinet securing screws.

Installing the Drain Hose

If the end of the drain hose does not fit to the drain

line, use a drain extension kit (optional) that is

resistant to heat and detergent.

Securing Dishwasher to Cabinet

Framework

•

This should be available from a plumbing shop

or a hardware store.

Remove the 2 plastic caps from the mounting

bracket access holes.

Connection to the Waste Spigot

Check the waste spigot when initially installing. An

OE error can occur when the waste spigot below

the sink is not drilled out properly. To connect the

drain hose, drill out at least a 15 mm diameter hole

in the waste spigot before connecting and

securing.

CAUTION

•

Make sure that plastic debris is not remaining

inside of spigot after it has been drilled out.

Do not attempt to open the waste hole with a

screwdriver and hammer. This will induce debris

to become stuck and cause a malfunction.

Drive a wood screw (Φ 4.5 x 12 mm) through

the mounting bracket and into the cabinet

frame.

•

Caution should be taken when passing hoses

through Cabinetry holes as they may have sharp

edges and could damage the hoses. Smooth or

sand edges to avoid damaging the drain or inlet

hose.

Reinstall the plastic caps.

•

Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply

bent.

NOTE

•

External water leakage could result if the

installation of the screws to the surrounding

timber cabinet is not done correctly.

INSTALLATION

Preparing Water and

Electrical Connections

CAUTION

•

Make sure the drain hose is straight before

feeding the end of it through the hole for the

water supply.

Connecting the Hose to the

Water Tap

To prevent siphoning, one of the following

methods must be used.

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.

WARNING

Do not shorten or damage the water supply hose

as it contains electrical wires and components. It

can not be detached or removed from the

appliance for installation purposes.

•

Method 2

When the drain hose is connected to a separate

It is important that the water supply hose not be

tampered with, cut, disassembled, pulled, or

kinked. It contains electrical wiring inside and if

damaged, can cause an electrical hazard.

standpipe

connection

Standpipe diameter is at least 40 mm.

a, it is essential that an airtight

be made. If not, it can induce odours.

•

CAUTION

•

Only use the threaded nut of the water supply

hose to tighten it to the tap.

Do not twist or kink the water supply hose when

connecting it to the tap.

•

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.

INSTALLATION

•

Use sealant tape or sealing compound on the

tap’s thread to avoid water leaks.

Final Installation Check

Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply

bent.

Testing the Dishwasher

Turn on electrical power.

NOTE

Turn on house water supply.

•

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.

The door should open and close smoothly and

without harsh noises, if the unit has been

levelled correctly.

•

It takes about 3 – 4 minutes for the first supply

water.

Run the appliance on a Rinse cycle to verify

proper operation and check for leaks.

Routing Electrical Wiring

Installation Check Error Codes

Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in

accordance with the current wiring regulations,

protected by a minimum 15 amp circuit breaker or

time delay fuse.

Error

Possible Cause and Solution

Code

Wiring must be two wires with earth.

Drain hose kinked or pinched.

The power cord should not be positioned behind

the appliance but within 1.2 meters of the side so

that the plug is easily accessible.

•

Feed the drainage and supply

hoses through the hole under

the sink. Then gradually slide the

dishwasher into the cabinet

while pulling on the hoses under

the sink to take up any slack. This

helps avoid kinking the hoses or

trapping them beneath the

dishwasher.

WARNING

•

For personal safety, remove house fuse or open

circuit breaker or switch off power plug before

installation.

•

Do not use an extension cord or double adapter.

The plug must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet that is properly installed and grounded in

accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Waste spigot under sink is

clogged.

•

Drill out the waste spigot under

the sink.

•

Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out

by qualified service personnel. Repairs carried

out by inexperienced persons may cause injury

or serious malfunctioning. Contact our local

service centre.

Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized

power circuit to avoid electrical overload.

INSTALLATION

Error

Code

Possible Cause and Solution

Water supply line kinked under

dishwasher.

•

Feed the drainage and supply

hoses through the hole under

the sink. Then gradually slide the

dishwasher into the cabinet

while pulling on the hoses under

the sink to take up any slack. This

helps avoid kinking the hoses or

trapping them beneath the

dishwasher.

House water supply not turned

on.

•

Turn water on. Water pressure

may be too high or too low.

OPERATION

•

Make certain that no dishes or utensils are in

the path of the spray arms.

Operation Overview

Do not place one dish on top of another.

Using the Appliance

Press the Power button.

The unit will turn on. Check the indicators.

•

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.

Add the proper amount of detergent

powder to the dispenser.

•

: Salt Refill Icon

•

If using Tablets, they can simply be placed

directly on the base of the tub, or on the

lower part of the inner door.

: Rinse Aid Refill Icon

Open the door and check the filters.

•

Always clean the filter either after a wash or

before a wash so that it does not impair the

washing results.

Set and start the programme.

•

The programme will start automatically in 4

seconds after any setting is selected.

WARNING

•

Do not load any items in upper rack when the

lower rack is pulled out and loaded. Failure to do

so may result in injury as the appliance could

become unbalanced and topple over.

Ensure the spray arms can unobstructedly

rotate.

•

Ensure that the upper spray arms and the

lower spray arms rotate well. Remove the

spray arm and clean it if it does not rotate.

•

Push the upper rack in all the way.

Empty the lower rack first and then the upper

one. It will avoid water dripping from the upper

rack onto the dishes below.

•

Do not open the door during operation or right

after it has completed the wash cycle as the

steam may cause scalding as the door is opened.

NOTE

•

Never use liquid dishwashing detergent in the

appliance.

Load the dishes in the rack.

OPERATION

Method 2

NOTE

You can check water hardness by using the test

strip included in the product.

•

It is not recommended to rinse the dishes

manually before operating the dishwasher

because it increases water and energy

consumption.

Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip for

about a second. Do not in running water.

Washing tableware in a household dishwasher

usually consumes less energy and water in the

use phase than hand dishwashing when the

household dishwasher is used according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Shake off excess liquid from the strip and wait

for 1 minute.

Check the water hardness colour from the

strip. Refer to the wrapper.

•

Loading the household dishwasher up to the

capacity indicated by the manufacturer will

contribute to energy and water savings.

Before Using

This model has a water softener to soften hard

water.

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.

•

If the tap water exceeds a certain level of

hardness, it must be softened, i.e., decalcified.

This is achieved by adding dishwasher salt to the

water softener inside the appliance. The

required amount of the salt is set up according

to how hard tap water is.

Checking Water Hardness Level

Method 1

Check the water hardness in your area. The

water utility company can help you with this.

Set the softening system level of the appliance

according to the water hardness level.

OPERATION

Water Hardness Table

Water Hardness

Softeni

ng level

Ratio

mmol/l

mg/l

(Ca)

ppm

°d

°e

°f

Range

(Ca+Mg)

4 - 7

5 - 9

<0.7

<29

Soft

7 - 13

13 - 25

25 - 38

>38

0.7 - 1.3

1.3 - 2.5

2.5 - 3.8

>3.8

29 - 50

50 - 100

100 - 150

>150

1:24

1:7

125

250

375

7 - 14

14 - 21

>21

9 - 17.5

17.5 - 26

>26

1:4

Hard

2:1

*1 The number of water softerner regeneration(s)^*2: The number of wash cycle(s)^*3

*2 A water softner regeneration takes place at the end of a main wash operation according to the ECO

programme.

*3 A wash cycle consists of 4 operations(Pre-wash, Main wash, Rinse, Heating rinse) according to the ECO

programme.

Setting the Water Softening

NOTE

System

•

The Salt Refill

dishwasher salt is not in the softening system.

icon turns on in the display if

For effective washing results, 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

•

If the hardness setting is set to H0, no icon

indicates in spite of no salt.

programmed at the factory for a water hardness

level of H2. You can check the default setting value

and adjust it in the following steps:

Filling with Dishwasher Salt

The salt dispenser must be filled with salt before

starting the washing programme. In case of

Press Power and Half Load button

simultaneously.

•

Current setting value indicated.

insufficient salt, the Salt Refill

icon indicates on

the display, unless the hardness level has been set

to H0.

Press the Delay Start button, and then set up

the intended value.

•

Scope of setting value is H0 to H4.

CAUTION

•

Once you have filled with dishwasher salt you

must run the Rinse cycle immediately to remove

the salt and the salt water around the inner tub

in order to prevent corrosion.

Press the Start button to save the setting.

The power turns off after saving.

•

OPERATION

Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of

the salt dispenser located on the left side of the

filters.

rust or damage to the appliance if the left

unwashed.

Before using the appliance for the first time, it

is necessary to pour 1 kg of dishwasher salt

and 1 litre of water at the same time if

intending to use the water softener system.

When refilling the salt, use a funnel. Refer to

Before Using section.

NOTE

•

The salt can be purchased from salt distributors.

Adding Rinse Aid

The Rinse Aid indicator appears in the display

when more rinse aid is needed.

Refit the cap tightly.

The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent

water spots on dishes and to enhance drying

results.

Run the Rinse cycle without dishes.

Salt Refill Cycle (1 kg for each load)

Open the rinse aid lid by lifting up the flap.

Cycles

130

•

The table describes information of Auto

programme.

Cycle may vary on the salt refill amount.

CAUTION

•

Do not pour any detergent in the salt dispenser.

It will cause a malfunction.

Add a liquid rinse aid to the maximum fill level.

The rinse aid should be settled in the dispenser

while filling, or air bubbles may result in poor

drying results.

Wipe off any spilled salt around the salt

dispenser cap. Saline solution that runs into can

cause corrosion in the tub and to the dishwasher

load.

•

Seal the cap properly by aligning it horizontally

and turning it clockwise. A loosely fitted cap may

cause the saline solution to leak from the salt

dispenser into the tub and cause corrosion.

After refilling the dishwasher salt, a wash

programme should be operated without dishes,

as any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause

OPERATION

Close the lid to lock the dispenser. Rinse aid is

dispensed automatically during the final rinse

cycle.

NOTE

•

The Rinse Aid Refill

icon will illuminate when

more rinse aid is needed.

CAUTION

•

If you notice cloudy spots, streaks or water

marks on the glassware after washing, increase

the setting level.

•

Wipe off any spilled rinse aid to prevent suds.

•

Setting the control too high can cause foaming,

which will cause poor wash results.

NOTE

•

Only use liquid rinse aid in the appliance.

If the glass is smeared or foam is present on the

bottom, decrease the level setting.

Do not overfill the rinse aid dispenser.

Setting the rinse aid control too low can cause

spotting and streaking on dishes and poor

drying results.

Too much or too little rinse aid can inhibit the

drying results.

•

If rinse aid flows out of the dispenser, wipe it off.

Otherwise many suds can occur and stain the

dishwasher.

Setting the Rinse Aid Level

The dispenser has five adjustment levels. The

default programme is rinse aid level 2. This can be

checked and altered by using the buttons on the

control panel.

Ensure the appliance is off.

Press Power and Dual Zone simultaneously to

check the current setting.

Press Delay Start to change the rinse aid

dispenser setting. Each press of the button

changes the setting one step from L0(off) to L4.

Once the desired rinse aid dispenser setting is

selected, press Start to save.

•

The power turns off after saving.

CAUTION

•

If the rinse aid lid is not closed properly, a large

amount of rinse aid will release into the tub and

cause washability problems.

OPERATION

Control Panel

Control Panel Features

For Steam Models

Power

•

Press 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.

Display

•

8:88 Digital Display

The digital display on the control panel shows the ESTIMATED cycle time. When the cycle and

options are selected, the display shows the total estimated time to complete those selections.

During operation, the display shows the remaining estimated operating time.

The estimated time shown on the display does not include delay times for heating water, etc.

If Delay Start is selected, the display shows the delay time in hours.

The Auto cycle time may vary depending on the soil level of your load.

•

Rinse Aid Icon

This icon flashes when the rinse aid level is low. The LED automatically shuts off when the rinse aid

is refilled or the level is set to 0.

Machine Clean Icon

This icon flashes after every 30 cycles.

To activate or deactivate the icon, press the Delicate button for 3 seconds.

•

Wi-Fi

When the appliance is connected to the internet through a home Wi-Fi network, this icon

illuminates.

Salt Refill Icon

This icon flashes when the salt level is low. The LED automatically shuts off when the salt is refilled.

OPERATION

Chime On/Off

To activate or deactivate the button sounds, press and hold Dual Zone and Energy Saver

simultaneously for 3 seconds. The error alert sound cannot be turned off.

Cancel

•

The drain pump activates and the cycle cancels. Once the appliance finishes draining, the power

turns off.

•

Press and hold START button for 3 seconds to activate the cancel function.

START

•

To operate the appliance, close the door and press START button.

If START button is not pressed to start the cycle within 4 minutes, the power will automatically turn

off.

Eco

Wash Cycles

It provides the most efficient energy and water

consumption for a good washing result and drying

result on a normally soiled load and as it uses very

little energy.

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.

Turbo

This cycle will clean moderately soiled dishes using

slightly more energy and water.

Intensive

This cycle is for heavily soiled dishes and dishes

with hardened on soil. This cycle defaults to the

strongest spray intensity and uses it to wash

heavily soiled dishes.

•

Extra Dry is set to on as default. If you do not

want to dry dishes after washing, turn off the

Extra Dry option. Not drying the dishes will

result in a shorter cycle time.

Delicate

Download Cycle

Use this cycle to clean delicate items such as fine

china and stemware.

Use a dedicated cycle downloadable via Wi-Fi or

NFC. (depending on model).

NOTE

Refresh

•

Only the cycle code for the currently downloaded

cycle appears on the appliance. See the

This cycle freshens up and warms dishes that have

been unused for a long time.

smartphone app for cycle codes, names, and

more information about the available cycles.

•

Do not use detergent when using this cycle.

Default Cycle: P1. Pots & Pans

OPERATION

Machine Clean

Dual Zone

This cycle is for cleaning the inside of the appliance.

Use the cycle without dishes in the appliance. It

eliminates residual soils, odor, white spots,

limescale, and other dirt. Add citric acid or another

cleaning agent for more effective results.

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.

•

Press and hold Intensive for 3 seconds to

activate.

Half Load

This option washes intensively by selecting the

upper or lower racks. For small loads, use just the

upper or lower rack to save energy and time. By

Rinse

This cycle is a quick rinse only for dishes that will

not be washed immediately. The cycle rinses dishes

that have excess soil to soften dried on residue.

Rinsing the dishes helps prevent odors in the

appliance.

pressing the Half Load button, the settings

(Upper), (Lower) and the cancellation of the this

option are available.

•

Press and hold Eco for 3 seconds to activate.

Energy Saver

NOTE

•

Do not use detergent with the this option.

This option saves energy by reducing the wash and

rinse temperatures. Wash time is increased to

maintain wash results. Do not use this cycle with

heavily soiled dishes.

•

This cycle does not have drying.

Express

This cycle will quickly clean lightly soiled dishes.

Steam

This option adds steam during the cycle to improve

wash results.

•

Press and hold Turbo for 3 seconds to activate.

NOTE

•

This cycle does not have drying. Select the Extra

High Temp

Raises the main wash or heating rinse temperature

to improve cleaning.

Dry option or another cycle for better drying.

Extra Dry will add to the overall cycle time.

•

Detergent tablets are not recommended for use

of Express cycle. If the detergent tablets are

used, it may cause detergent residue on dishes

due to the relatively low rinse temperatures.

•

A chime will sound to alert you of any residual

temperatures inside the appliance. Wait for the

appliance to completely cool down before

opening the door.

Extra Dry

Select this option for better drying results. This

option adds extra drying time to the cycle and

raises the heating rinse temperature.

Options and Extra

Functions

Select the desired cycle button and then select the

options for that cycle. For more information, see

the Cycle/Option Guide section.

OPERATION

•

When the rinse aid is empty, this option is

selected automatically.

The door will open automatically at the end of a

programme that includes drying in order to

enhance drying results.

•

To activate or deactivate this feature, press and

hold the Energy Saver button and the High

Delay Start

Temp button simultaneously for 3 seconds.

This feature delays the start of a selected cycle.

Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, the

delay time increases by an hour. The delay time can

be set from 1 to 12 hours, in one-hour increments.

•

This feature is not available when the Machine

Clean and Rinse cycle is selected.

When you select the Download Cycle, this

feature may operate even if the feature is

deactivated. Because the Download Cycle is

designed to achieve the best results in a specific

purpose regardless of appliance settings.

•

To cancel this feature, turn the power off.

To change the cycle and cycle option, open the

door and then select another cycle and cycle

option. The countdown will continue.

•

The display shows whether this feature is on or

off.

Control Lock

This feature helps prevent settings from being

changed during a cycle. Selecting this feature locks

all of the buttons, except for the Power button, on

the control panel. This feature does not lock the

door.

•

On models with the external display, while a

cycle is running, press and hold Half Load and

Energy Saver simultaneously for 3 seconds to

activate or deactivate this feature. On models

with a concealed display, open the door during

operation and follow the same instruction.

WARNING

•

Keep children away from the appliance while the

appliance is operating. Exposure to high

temperature steam may cause scalding or

burns.

•

When this feature is activated, the display code

CL will show on the display.

•

To start a new cycle, deactivate this feature.

This feature can be set at any time by turning on

the appliance.

Wi-Fi

Press and hold Delay Start for 3 seconds to

connect to the network. Refer to SMART

FUNCTIONS sections for detailed information

about this feature.

Auto Open Dry

This feature may vary depending on the model

purchased.

OPERATION

Programme Table

Programme Guide

On DB425*** Models

Wash

Main wash

Rinse

Heating rinse

Program

Soil Level

Dry

Pre-wash

Rinse

Auto

All levels

Heavy

Light

(62 ℃)^*1

(65 - 70 ℃)

(70 ℃)^*2

Intensive

Delicate

(75 ℃)

(62 ℃)^*1

(70 ℃)^*2

(55 ℃)

(62 ℃)^*1

(70 ℃)^*2

Refresh

(62 ℃)^*1

(75 ℃)^*2

Eco

Moderate

Light

(46 ℃)^*1

(54 ℃)^*1

(42 ℃)^*2

(64 ℃)^*2

Turbo

Express

Rinse

(65 ℃)

(62 ℃)^*1

(65 ℃)^*2

(45 ℃)

(62 ℃)^*1

(60 ℃)^*2

Light

Machine

Clean

(50 ℃)

(70 ℃)

*1 Auto Open Dry feature is on.

*2 Auto Open Dry feature is off.

OPERATION

NOTE

•

Running time may vary according to the water temperature, ambient temperature, water pressure and

voltage.

•

Information that the values given for programmes other than the eco programme are indicative only.

When the Auto Open Dry feature is activated, the heating rinse temperature may vary.

OPERATION

On DB325*** Models

Wash

Main wash

Rinse

Heating rinse

Program

Soil Level

Dry

Pre-wash

Rinse

Auto

Intensive

Delicate

Refresh

Eco

All levels

Heavy

Light

(70 ℃)

(65 - 70 ℃)

(75 ℃)

(70 ℃)

(55 ℃)

(70 ℃)

(75 ℃)

Moderate

Light

(42 ℃)

(64 ℃)

Turbo

(65 ℃)

Express

Rinse

(45 ℃)

(60 ℃)

Light

Machine

Clean

(50 ℃)

(70 ℃)

NOTE

•

Running time may vary according to the water temperature, ambient temperature, water pressure and

voltage.

•

Information that the values given for programmes other than the eco programme are indicative only.

OPERATION

Regulation for Europe(On DB425*** Models)

Energy Consumption

Programme

Water Consumption

Duration (min)

(kWh)

Auto

Intensive

Delicate

Eco

12.9

23.1

16.5

9.5

0.91 - 0.97

1.60

162

185

124

193

120

1.07

0.85

Refresh

Turbo

10.0

18.5

9.6

0.76

0.84

Express

Rinse

0.58

6.6

0.01

Machine Clean

0.78

*1 Auto Open Dry feature is on.

NOTE

•

The data given will vary depending on individual conditions.

OPERATION

Regulation for Europe(On DB325** Models)

Energy Consumption

(kWh)

Programme

Water Consumption

Duration (min)

Auto

Intensive

Delicate

Eco

13.1

23.9

16.8

9.5

1.08 - 1.17

1.76

195

185

124

228

1.14

0.95

Refresh

Turbo

9.8

0.78

18.8

12.4

6.5

0.87

Express

Rinse

0.61

0.01

Machine Clean

12.1

0.75

NOTE

•

The data given will vary depending on individual conditions.

NOTE

•

Regulation EU 2019/2022, valid from 1st March 2021, is related to the Energy Efficiency classes by

Regulation EU 2019/2017.

•

Scan the QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance, which provides a web link to the

information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy

label for reference together with the owner's manual and all other documents supplied with the

appliance.

•

The model name can be found on the rating label of the appliance. Open the door and look at the right

side of the door.

To find the same information in EPREL, visit https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and search using the model

name. (Valid from 1st March 2021)

OPERATION

Available Options

NOTE

•

The Energy Saver option is not available with the High Temp or Extra Dry option.

•

The Delay Start option can be selected for every washing programme in this table.

For Steam Models

Programm

Energy

Saver

Dual Zone

Half Load

Steam

High Temp

Extra Dry

Auto

Intensive

Delicate

Refresh

Eco

Turbo

Express

Rinse

Machine

Clean

Download

Cycle

OPERATION

Loading the Dishes

Cutlery Rack

Information for Energy

Test (EN60436)

Appliance loaded in accordance with standard

specifications.

NOTE

•

When the salt dispenser is operated, the data

below increases.

Water Consumption: 4 Liter

Energy Consumption: 30 W

Duration: 4 minutes

For Models with Auto Open Dry

Function

•

Capacity: 14 place settings

Comparability programme: Eco

Rinse Aid setting: L4

Tea Spoons(No soiling)

Dessert Spoons(No soiling)

Serving Fork(No soiling)

Forks(Egg)

Reference cleaner: 22 g of detergent into the

dispenser inside.

•

Height-adjustable Rack-U position: Middle

Auto Open Dry setting: On

Filter type: Manual

Gravy Ladle(No soiling)

Serving Spoons(No soiling)

Soup Spoons(Oat flake)

For Models without Auto Open

Dry Function

•

Every 2nd soup spoon is soiled.

Knifes(No soiling)

•

Capacity: 14 place settings

Comparability programme: Eco

Rinse aid setting: L4

Reference cleaner: 22 g of detergent into the

dispenser inside.

•

Height-adjustable Rack-U position: Middle

Filter type: Manual

OPERATION

Upper Rack

Lower Rack

Glasses(Milk)

Dinner plates(Egg)

Melamine Dessert Plates(Egg)

Dessert Bowls(Oat flake)

Soup plates(Oat flake)

Oval Platter(Meat)

*1 There are 7 glasses stained with milk.

*2 Milk Glass for EN60704-2-3: 2020

Saucers(Black tea)

Mugs(Black tea)

Small Pot(Spinach + Margarine)

Oven Pot(Meat)

Cups(Black tea)

Dessert bowl(Oat flake)

Glass bowl(Meat)

Dessert Plates(Spinach)

Melamine Bowls(Margarine)

Loading the Dishwasher

For effective washing results, 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 the dishwasher.

Deep based items should be placed upside

down.

Plastic items will not dry well, compared to other

items.

OPERATION

•

Make sure that all items do not touch each other.

To make it easier to load larger dishes, the front

row of tines can be folded down.

Items not Suitable for

Dishwashers

The combination of high water temperature and

dishwasher detergents may damage certain items.

Do not wash the following items.

•

Copper or anodised aluminium

Hand painted silver or gold leaf crockery

Wood or bone handled utensils

CAUTION

Iron or non rust proof utensils

•

The spray arms must not be blocked by items

that are too tall or hang through the baskets.

Test for free movement by manually rotating the

spray arms.

Plastic items which are not appliance safe

Expensive ware such as silver and dishes with

golden rings

•

Fragile item such as crystal glasses

CAUTION

•

Do not place pots or pans with plastic handles in

the appliance as the handles may deteriorate

due to the heat and detergent.

Water proof or long lasting lipstick smudges on

glasses may not be removed during the wash.

Loading the Lower Rack

Daily Use Load

The lower rack is suitable for dinner plates, soup

bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids and even a grill tray.

Folding Down the Rack Tines

Fold tines down to fit larger dishes; pull tines back

up to fit smaller dishes.

Plates should be positioned upright and facing the

centre of the rack and pots, pans and large dishes

must be turned upside down.

OPERATION

Loading the Upper Rack

Daily Use Load

The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such

as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and

appliance safe plastic items.

CAUTION

•

The spray arms must not be blocked by items

that are too tall or hang through the baskets.

Test for free movement by manually rotating the

spray arms.

Cups, glasses and bowls must be positioned upside

down.

Plates should be positioned upwards with the

plate.

Removing and Replacing Cup

Racks

The left and right cup racks are interchangeable

and can be removed.

The cup racks provide support for long steam

glasses.

Slide cup rack down into its closed position.

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.

Locate assembly slot

on cup rack and firmly

pop rack off support bar on that side.

OPERATION

•

The rack on the left pops free at the back.

The rack on the right pops free at the front.

There are three available positions for adjusting

the height of the upper rack to create more space.

Lowering the Rack

Hold the rack at the centre of each side to support

its weight. Then, push the button on each side to

release the rack and lower it to the lower position.

Slide cup rack off support bar on opposite side.

Reverse instructions to replace cup rack.

Height Adjustable Upper Rack

The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when

you load glasses with long stems or tall crockery

items.

OPERATION

then raise each side of the rack individually until

it clicks into place.

Raising the Rack

Lift the rack at the centre of each side until the rack

locks into place in the upper position. It is not

necessary to lift the lock levers to raise the rack.

•

There is a 56 mm gain in height when the upper

rack is moved to the lower position.

After adjusting the rack levels, check that the

spray arms are free to rotate.

With the lower position of the upper rack, check

if the bottom part of upper rack including spray

arm is not disturbing items on the lower rack.

Possible plate size according to the

upper rack position

•

When the upper rack is in the lower position,

push in the upper rack first, and the lower rack

later.

Plate Size (mm)

•

Pull out the lower rack first, and the upper rack

later.

Upper

Rack

Position

Upper Rack

When the upper rack is in the lower position, the

possible height of dishes differs with models

where the cutlery rack is fitted.

Lower

Rack

with

without

Cutlery

Rack

Cutlery

Rack

Upper

Middle

Lower

165

193

221

215

243

271

300

272

244

Loading the Cutlery Rack

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

WARNING

•

Before adjusting, ensure the rack is empty of all

dishes. Otherwise dishes may get damaged or

you may get injured.

NOTE

•

Raise the upper rack without pushing the

buttons on each side. Pushing the buttons when

raising the rack will prevent the rack from

locking into position.

•

To set the rack to the middle position, it may be

easier to lower the rack all the way down and

OPERATION

rack help keep utensils separated to avoid damage

and improve cleaning.

of different sizes. Remove dishes before adjusting

the tray. Adjust the tray by sliding the lever.

Removing the Cutlery Rack

The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more

space is needed on the upper rack for larger items.

Always remove the cutlery from the rack before

removing the rack.

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. The rack can now be slid forward

and removed from the rails.

If the handles of your cutlery are too thick, then

reverse the pieces so that the handles face the

other direction.

Height Adjustable Tray

The tray on the left side can be adjusted to a high

or low position to accommodate utensils or cutlery

WARNING

•

Be careful when loading and unloading items

with sharp edges. Load sharp knives with the

blade down to reduce the risk of injury.

Adding Cleaning Agents

Adding Detergent to the

Dispenser

•

Remove the label on the dispenser prior to

running the appliance for the first time.

OPERATION

•

The amount of detergent needed depends on

the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes.

Amount of detergent

Put detergent into the detergent compartment

before starting any cycle, except the Rinse cycle.

Programme

Main wash

(dispenser)

Push the button on the dispenser lid to open

the cover.

Auto

Intensive

Delicate

Refresh

20 g

Eco

22 g

20 g

Turbo

Download Cycle

Machine Clean

Rinse

Add dishwashing detergent to the main wash

compartment until the level is between the

lines marked 15 and 25.

•

Fill to over the 25 line for hard water or

heavily soiled loads.

Express

20 g

•

Fill to the 15 line for soft water or lightly

soiled loads.

WARNING

۲٥

۱٥

•

Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid contain

chemical components, like all other household

detergent. So, they must be kept out of the reach

of children.

Push the detergent lid to slide the lid closed

until it clicks.

CAUTION

•

Use only detergent intended for dishwashers.

Incorrect detergent may cause the appliance to

fill with suds during operation. Excess suds may

reduce wash results and may cause the

appliance to leak.

To avoid damaging the appliance, do not pull up

on the dispenser to close the appliance door.

If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed

prewash compartment area on the lid with

detergent.

•

Use of an unsuitable detergent and rinse aid

may result in a risk of damage, corrosion, poor

washing results, poor drying or leakage.

OPERATION

any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause rust

or damage to the appliance if the left unwashed.

CAUTION

When the salt refill

icon illuminates, it means the

•

Only use the detergent and rinse aid that has

been qualified with standard. Use of an

unqualified detergent and rinse aid may present

a risk of damage, corrosion, poor washing

results, poor drying, and leakage.

salt is almost empty. If necessary, refill the salt

chamber.

CAUTION

If too much detergent is used, too many suds

can occur. It may cause leakage of suds and stain

the dishes in the dishwasher.

•

Do not add detergent or any other solution into

the water softener housing other than

dishwasher salt. Doing so will cause the water

softening system to malfunction.

NOTE

•

Too much detergent can leave a film on dishes

and in the tub, resulting in poor wash results.

Useful Tips

After washing, check whether the detergent was

completely washed out.

Drying

Some appliance detergent tablets may become

stuck in the dispenser due to their excessive size.

Tablets can be placed onto the base of the wash

tub next to the filter before starting the cycle.

•

Plastic items may cause poor drying results

compared to other items.

•

To assist drying, the door can be opened for a

short period of time after the cycle.

•

Never use liquid dishwashing detergent in the

appliance.

NOTE

Detergent tablets are not recommended for use

of Express cycle. If the detergent tablets are

used, it may cause detergent residue on dishes

due to the relatively low rinse temperatures.

•

Make sure that all items do not touch each other.

•

If dry results are not good or water stains

remain, add the Extra Dry option or set the rinse

level.

•

When using tablet type (2 in 1, 3 in 1) detergent,

an additional rinse may be required, depending

on the volume of dishes, in this case use the

Extra Dry option or set the rinse level.

Refilling

To maintain the effective dry results, check and

refill rinse aid regularly.

To maintain the effective wash results, check and

refill dishwasher salt regularly.

Unloading the Dishwasher

Checking the Rinse Aid

•

Before unload the dishes, check if the dishes

cooled down to hand-warm condition.

When the rinse aid refill

icon illuminates lit, it

•

Empty the lower rack first and then the upper

one. It will avoid water dripping from the upper

rack onto the dishes below.

means the rinse aid is almost empty. If necessary,

refill the rinse aid chamber.

WARNING

Checking the Dishwasher Salt

After refilling the dishwasher salt, a wash

programme should be operated without dishes, as

•

Do not pull out all full loaded racks at on time,

the appliance can topple over. Unload each rack

one by one.

SMART FUNCTIONS

LG ThinQ Application

NOTE

The LG ThinQ application allows you to

communicate with the appliance using a

smartphone.

•

If you change your wireless router, Internet

service provider, or password, delete the

registered appliance from the LG ThinQ

application and register it again.

LG ThinQ Application Features

Communicate with the appliance from a

smartphone using the convenient smart features.

•

The application is subject to change for

appliance improvement purposes without notice

to users.

Functions may vary by model.

Monitoring

This function checks the current status, cycle,

options running time and cycle end time for the

application on a single screen.

Before Using LG ThinQ

Application

Download Cycle

You can download new and special cycles that are

not included in the basic cycles on the appliance.

Appliances that have been successfully registered

can download a variety of specialty cycles specific

to the appliance.

Only one cycle can be stored on the appliance at

the same time.

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.

Once cycle download is completed in the appliance,

the appliance keep the downloaded cycle until a

new cycle is downloaded.

Turn off the Mobile data or Cellular Data on

your smartphone.

Machine Clean Reminder

This function shows how many cycles remain

before it is time to run the Machine Clean cycle.

Smart Diagnosis

This function provides useful information for

diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance

based on the pattern of use.

Connect your smartphone to the wireless

router.

Settings

Allows you to set various options on the appliance

and in the application.

Push Alert

When the cycle is complete or the appliance has

problems, you have the option of receiving push

notifications on a smartphone. The notifications

are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is

off.

SMART FUNCTIONS

smartphone. Follow instructions to download and

install the application.

NOTE

•

To verify the Wi-Fi connection, check that

on the control panel is lit.

icon

Deactivating Network

Connection

On your smartphone, disconnect to your home Wi-

Fi network.

•

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.

Run the LG ThinQ application.

Select and touch the Dishwasher in the

application.

If the appliance is having trouble connecting to

the Wi-Fi network, it may be too far from the

router. Purchase a Wi-Fi repeater (range

extender) to improve the Wi-Fi signal strength.

Select and touch the Delete Product on the

settings menu to disconnect it.

The Wi-Fi connection may not connect or may be

interrupted because of the home network

environment.

•

The network connection may not work properly

depending on the Internet service provider.

Wireless LAN Module

Specifications

The surrounding wireless environment can

make the wireless network service run slowly.

Model

LCW-003

The appliance cannot be registered due to

problems with the wireless signal transmission.

Unplug the appliance and wait about a minute

before trying again.

Frequency Range

Output Power (Max)

2412 to 2472 MHz

IEEE 802.11b: 18.37

dBm

•

If the firewall on your wireless router is enabled,

disable the firewall or add an exception to it.

IEEE 802.11g: 17.67

dBm

IEEE 802.11n: 17.67

dBm

The wireless network name (SSID) should be a

combination of English letters and numbers. (Do

not use special characters.)

Wireless function S/W version : V 1.0

•

Smartphone user interface (UI) may vary

depending on the mobile operating system (OS)

and the manufacturer.

For consideration of the user, this device should be

installed and operated with a minimum distance of

20 cm between the device and the body.

If the security protocol of the router is set to

WEP, you may fail to set up the network. Please

change it to other security protocols (WPA2 is

recommended) and register the product again.

Declaration of Conformity

Installing the LG ThinQ

Application

Search for the LG ThinQ application from the

Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a

Hereby, LG Electronics declares that the radio

equipment type Dishwasher is in compliance with

Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU

declaration of conformity is available at the

following internet address:

SMART FUNCTIONS

http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc#

LG Electronics European Shared Service Centre B.V.

troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the

LG ThinQ application.

Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen, The

Netherlands

•

Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the

Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow

the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ

application.

Open Source Software Notice

Information

Using Audible Diagnosis to

Diagnose Issues

Follow the instructions below to use the audible

diagnosis method.

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL,

and other open source licenses, that is contained in

this product, please visit http://

opensource.lge.com.

In addition to the source code, all referred license

terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices

are available for download.

•

Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the

Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow

the instructions for audible diagnosis provided

in the LG ThinQ application.

LG Electronics will also provide open source code to

you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of

performing such distribution (such as the cost of

media, shipping, and handling) upon email request

to [email protected]. This offer is valid for a

period of three years after our last shipment of this

product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of

this information.

Press the POWER button to turn on the

appliance.

•

Do not press any other buttons.

Place the mouthpiece of your smartphone

close to the

logo.

Smart Diagnosis

This feature is only available on models with the

Max

Max.

10 mm

or logo.

Use this feature to help you diagnose and solve

problems with your appliance.

Press and hold the Download Cycle button for

3 seconds or longer while holding the

smartphone mouthpiece to the logo until the

data transfer is complete.

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.

•

Keep the smartphone in place until the data

transfer has finished. Time remaining for

data transfer is displayed.

•

The feature may be subject to change without

prior notice and may have a different form

depending on where you are located.

After the data transfer is complete, the

diagnosis will be displayed in the application.

NOTE

Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose

Issues

•

For best results, do not move the smartphone

while the tones are being transmitted.

If you experience a problem with your Wi-Fi

equipped appliance, it can transmit

SMART FUNCTIONS

Customer Care and Service

Contact an LG Electronics customer information

centre.

•

To find an LG Electronics authorised service

personnel, visit our website at www.lg.com and

follow the instructions found there.

Self-repair is not recommended as it could

further damage the device and void the

guarantee.

Spare parts referenced in Regulation 2019/2022

are available for a minimum duration of 7 years.

MAINTENANCE

To maintain performance and prevent problems,

check the outside and inside of the appliance,

including filters and spray arms regularly.

Food residue may be stuck in the narrow gaps

inside the appliance after completion of washing.

Wipe off all food residue.

WARNING

•

When cleaning the outside and inside of the

appliance, do not use any solvent based

solutions such as thinners or acetone. It may

cause fire or explosion.

NOTE

•

Prevent animals from nibbling on the power

cable or water hose.

NOTE

•

If you have not used the appliance for a long

time, refresh the inside by running Turbo or

Machine Clean programme with detergent.

When the cycle is finished, clean the inside and

outside of the appliance according to the

MAINTENANCE instructions.

Cleaning and Caring

Cleaning the Exterior

In most cases, the exterior of the appliance can be

cleaned with a soft damp cloth or sponge, then

dried with a soft cloth. If the appliance has a

stainless steel exterior, use a stainless steel

cleaner.

Cleaning the Tub

Using Citric Acid

Remove all dishes, cutlery basket and cutlery

basket holder from appliance. Only racks should

remain in tub. For best results, use citric acid

powder (can be found in canning sections of most

supermarkets or online). Measure 3 tablespoons

(45 g) of citric acid powder. Fill main wash

compartment with measured powder.

CAUTION

•

If cooking oil is spilled on the exterior of the

product, wipe it off immediately. Do not clean

the exterior of the product with cleaners which

contain alcohol, thinners, bleach, benzene,

flammable liquids, or abrasives. These

substances may discolour or damage the

appliance.

Cleaning the Interior

It is recommended to clean the interior, spray

arms, or filters once every two weeks.

Clean the interior of the appliance periodically with

a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove food and

dirt particles.

Using White Vinegar

If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour

approximately 3/4 - 1 1/4 cups (200 - 300 mL) of

MAINTENANCE

white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper

rack. Run Auto cycle. Do not use detergent. When

the cycle is finished, restart.

Clean the filters with a soft brush under

running water. Reassemble the filters before

reinstalling them.

CAUTION

•

Do not pour vinegar directly into the base.

To replace the assembled filters, position the

spray arm so the wider vee is toward the front.

Fit the filters back into the filter holder and

secure them by turning the inner filter

clockwise until it clicks into place.

Excessive use of vinegar may cause damage to

the appliance.

Cleaning the Filters

Remove the lower rack and position the

bottom spray arm so a wider vee is open to the

front.

Turn the inner filter counter-clockwise and take

out the assembled inner filter and stainless

steel filter.

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.

MAINTENANCE

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.

NOTE

•

When assembling, rotate it firmly until it clicks.

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.

Remove food particles by rinsing or shaking

the spray arm.

Cleaning the Lower Spray Arm

If any food residue blocks the spray arm holes,

remove it with a pin or any sharp tool.

Make sure that the water jet holes are not

blocked by food particles.

If any food residue blocks the spray arm holes,

remove it with a pin or any sharp tool.

After removing the food residue, clean the

spray arms holes under running water.

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.

CAUTION

•

To avoid breaking the variable angle spray arm

end sections, do not pull or manually rotate

them.

Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm

Pull the upper rack forward. Make sure that the

water jet holes are not blocked by food

particles.

MAINTENANCE

After assembly, check whether the spray arms

rotate freely.

•

When reassembling the seal and the filter,

ensure that they free from dirt or grit that may

have come from the water supply.

Cleaning the Water Supply Hose

Filter

Seasonal Maintenance and

Storage

Unplug the appliance.

•

If you will be absent for an extended period of

time during warmer months, close the water

valve and unplug the power cord, or turn off the

circuit breaker. Clean the filter, tub and

dispenser to prevent odour.

Turn off the water tap.

Unscrew the water supply hose.

•

If you will be absent for an extended period of

time during colder months and there is a

possibility of freezing temperatures, winterize

the water supply lines and the appliance itself.

Winterization must be performed by qualified

service personnel.

Remove the seal and the plastic filter with a

pair of small pliers or scissor grips.

Refit the filter and gasket and make sure that it

is sitting correctly.

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.

NOTE

•

A filter is fitted into the inlet of the water supply

hose connection.

If insufficient water flows into the appliance,

check that the filter is not blocked.

If there is a leak, the water supply hose will need

to be checked for proper connection.

Never over tighten the water supply valve or use

mechanical devices to tighten.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service

Operation of the appliance can lead to errors and malfunctions. The following tables contain possible

causes and notes for resolving an error message or malfunction. You can remedy most of the problems by

yourself, consequently save time and money, since you do not need to call service centre. The following

table should assist you by troubleshooting.

Error Codes

The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at

an early stage. If this appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following

before you call LG Electronics service centre.

Symptoms

Possible Cause & Solution

Water inlet problem.

•

Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen water supply hose.

Check water supply.

Drainage Problem.

Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen drain hose.

Waste spigot is clogged.

Remove knockout on waste spigot.

Filters are clogged.

Clean Filters.

Oversudsing caused by improper detergent, such as liquid dish soap.

•

Do not use hand dishwashing liquids. Only use detergents which are

designed for use in automatic dishwashers.

•

To remove detergent residue in the tub, pour approximately 100~200 ml

of milk into a shallow bowl, place it to the upper rack and then run the

appliance on the Auto cycle.

Failure to level appliance.

Make sure that the appliance is properly leveled.

Heater circuit failure

Call for service if the same problem occurs again.

Excessive water supplied.

Call for service if the same problem occurs again.

Water leakage problem

Call for service if the same problem occurs again.

Thermistor failure

Call for service if the same problem occurs again.

•

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

Possible Cause & Solution

Motor trouble

•

Call for service if the same problem occurs again.

Vario motor trouble

•

Call for service if the same problem occurs again.

Operation

Symptoms

Noise

Possible Cause & Solution

Some level of noise is normal during operation.

•

Detergent cover opening.

Drain pump at the beginning of drain cycle.

The appliance is not level.

Adjust leveling feet.

Nozzle arm knocking against dishes.

Reposition the dishes.

Water pressure is too high.

Adjust water pressure.

Door is not completely closed.

Level the appliance again.

Power supply or power cord is not connected.

Connect the power supply or cord properly.

•

Appliance will not

operate.

•

When the Control Lock feature is activated, the display code CL will show

on the display.

•

Deactivate the Control Lock button.

Press and hold Half Load and Energy Saver simultaneously for 3 seconds

to activate or deactivate this feature.

Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

•

Appliance

The contents of the appliance are hot and care should be used when

placing your hands inside the appliance.

continuously beeps

when the door is

opened, during or right

after a cycle has

completed.

•

Close the door until the appliance and dishes have cooled down. The

beeping will stop if the door is closed or the interior temperature has

cooled.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

Possible Cause & Solution

Water remains in sump Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

after completion of

•

Adjust hose or clear blockage.

cycle.

Water may remain if the power supply was lost before normal end of the

course or was manually disconnected.

•

Re-start the course.

Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles.

Clean the holes of spray arms.

Sprays arms do not

rotate smoothly.

•

Upper rack is crooked. Rack is poorly adjusted.

•

See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack section.

Lamps do not

illuminate.

Power is not connected.

•

Connect power supply.

Failure to use the detergent exclusive for appliance.

Use the detergent exclusive for appliance.

An excessive amount of rinse may cause foam.

Reduce the rinse aid dispensing level.

There is excessive

foam inside the

appliance.

•

Detergent is left in the Unbalanced upper rack.

detergent dispenser.

•

Adjust the left/right height of the upper rack.

Detergent may not be dispensed because poor stacking of the dishes

prevent automatic opening of the detergent dispenser.

•

Correctly arrange the dishes and always dry out the dispenser before

adding new detergent so that it does not clump together.

Water leaks outside

the appliance.

The door may not be closed due to tilted appliance. In this case a water

leak may occur.

•

Check the levelling by adjust the leg.

Wrong installation of drainage hose may cause water leak.

Check the connecting part of drainage hose.

•

If the power is off, a water leak may be caused by a poor connection to

the tap.

•

Check the connection water supply hose.

Performance

Symptoms

Possible Cause & Solution

Combination of excessive detergent and hard water

Cloudiness on

glassware

•

Use less detergent and use a rinse aid to minimize the problem.

Check the setting of softening system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

Possible Cause & Solution

Black or gray marks on Aluminum items rubbing dishes during cycle

dishes

•

Reposition the dishes.

Yellow or brown film

on inside surfaces of

appliance

Coffee or tea stains

Eliminate the stain by using a stain removal product.

•

Yellow water remains

When initially using the appliance, Yellow water may generate in the

inside the dishwasher. water softener tank.

•

This is a normal condition, and it is harmless to humans. It disappears after

1 - 3 cycles.

Spots and filming on

dishes

Wrong amount of detergent used

Use the recommended amount of detergent.

Overloading

Do not overload the appliance.

Improper loading

See the OPERATION section.

Insufficient water pressure

Water pressure should be between 0.05 - 0.6 MPa.

Insufficient detergent

Add the recommended amount of detergent. See the OPERATION section.

Rinse aid dispenser is empty.

Refill rinse aid dispenser.

The water softener has no salt or insufficient the salt.

Check whether there is the salt in the water softener.

Water hardness level may be set too low.

Increase the hardness level setting value.

The rinse aid may be insufficient.

Refill the rinse aid or increase the dispensing level.

Hard water buildup in the tub

•

Remove all dishes, cutlery basket and cutlery basket holder from

appliance. Only racks should remain in tub. For best results, use citric acid

powder (can be found in canning sections of most grocery stores or

online). Measure 3 tablespoons (45 g) of citric acid powder. Fill main wash

compartment with measured powder. 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 finish, run it again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptoms

Odour

Possible Cause & Solution

The previous cycle was stopped before completion and residual water

remains in the appliance.

•

Turn on the power, run the Cancel cycle option to remove the residual

water, then run the Turbo cycle using detergent but with the appliance

empty.

There is food in the bottom of the unit or in the filter.

Clean the filter and the interior according to the MAINTENANCE section of

the owner’s manual.

Unwashed dishes are left in the unit for a long time.

•

Cycle with one cup of white vinegar in a appliance safe glass or bowl placed

on the upper rack. (Vinegar is an acid, and with constant use it could

damage your appliance.)

Food soil remains on

dishes.

Improper cycle selection

Select correct cycle based on soil level and type of dishware being washed.

Water temperature is too low.

Check water supply connection or water heater setting.

Dishwashing detergent was not used.

Use recommended detergent.

Low inlet water pressure

Water pressure should be between 0.05 - 0.6 MPa.

Water jet holes on spray arms blocked.

Clean the spray arms.

Improper loading of dishes.

•

Make sure dishes do not block spray arm rotation or interfere with

detergent dispenser.

Filters are clogged.

Clean filters.

Too much unremoved food debris on dishes.

•

Large particles of food residues should be removed from the dishes before

staring wash.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Drying

Symptoms

Possible Cause & Solution

Rinse agent dispenser empty.

Dishes don’t dry.

•

Check and refill the rinse agent dispenser if empty. For better drying result,

slightly open the door after operation.

Tablets used may not have a built in rinse aid. This will reduce the drying

performance.

•

Change to a tablet that includes a rinse agent (contact the tablet

manufacturer if unsure). Alternatively, you can use a liquid rinse agent in

the dispenser if the tablets don’t have a rinse agent built in.

A cycle without the Extra Dry option was selected.

•

Select a cycle that defaults to the Extra Dry option.

Wi-Fi

Symptoms

Possible Cause & Solution

Your home appliance

and smartphone are

not connected to the

Wi-Fi network.

The password for the Wi-Fi that you are trying to connect to is incorrect.

Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then

Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on.

•

Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance

using the Wi-Fi network.

The wireless network name (SSID) is set incorrectly.

•

The wireless network name (SSID) should be a combination of English

letters and numbers. (Do not use special characters).

The router frequency is not 2.4 GHz.

•

Only a 2.4 GHz router frequency is supported. Set the wireless router to 2.4

GHz and connect the appliance to the wireless router. To check the router

frequency, check with your internet service provider or the router

manufacturer.

The distance between the appliance and the router is too far.

•

If the distance between the appliance and the router is too far, the signal

may be weak and the connection may not be configured correctly. Move

the location of the router so that it is closer to the appliance.

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