LG LDF8874ST Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DISHWASHER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. LDF8874ST LDF8764ST LDF7774ST/WW/BB LDS5774ST www.lg.com P/No. : MFL62077193...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on your purchase and Folding Down the Lower Tines Loading the Silverware Basket Loading the Upper Rack welcome to the LG family. Your new LG Folding Down the Upper Tines Height Adjustable Upper Rack Dishwasher combines quiet, efficient Loading the Cutlery Rack (on some models) -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY IMFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. -
Page 4: Electrical Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: For a permanently connected dishwasher: Tip Hazard This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, perma- Do not put excessive downward force on the open dishwasher nent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must door prior to installation, as this could cause damage to the unit... -
Page 5: Before Using The Dishwasher
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER Before using the dishwasher, please read the Important Safety When loading the dishwasher, observe the following general Instructions. guidelines: Water supply temperature should be a minimum of 120 °F (49 °C) 1. Place items with deep dish bottoms at an angle to help water for better washing and reasonable cycle time. -
Page 6: Parts And Features
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND FEATURES FEATURES LARGE CAPACITY STEAM WASHING (not available on all models) LG dishwashers allow Steam technology pro- you to load very large vides better cleaning items in both the upper performance than regu- and lower racks. The lar wash systems. -
Page 7: Parts
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS 1. CONTROL PANEL 2. DOOR HANDLE Mesh filter 3. FRONT COVER 4. LOWER COVER Outer filter 5. LEVELING FEET Upper STS 6. FRONT DISPLAY (SIGNALIGHT™) filter 7. BASE 8. TOP SPRAY ARM SignaLight (front display) 9. UPPER SPRAY ARM When a cycle is running, the SignaLight will illuminate for the 10. -
Page 8: Control Panel (Steam Models)
PARTS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANEL (steam models) Steam Models (LDF8874, LDF8764) Cycles TO CANCEL A CYCLE To cancel a cycle, open the door and then press and hold the Select your desired cycle. Delicate and Dual Control Buttons together for approximate- ly three seconds. -
Page 9: Control Panel
Smart Phone 3. Select the cycle (and desired options). using the LG Smart Laundry & DW Application or via your telephone to the LG call center. 4. Press and hold the Rinse and Spray buttons for three sec- onds. -
Page 10: Control Panel (Non-Steam Models)
PARTS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANEL (non-steam models) Display varies by model (LDF7774) Display varies by model (LDS5774) Cycles Normal This cycle is for normally soiled, everyday loads. Select your desired cycle. Quick & Dry Auto This is a shortened cycle that is intended for washing and dry- This cycle senses the load size, soil amount and soil tough- ing recently used dishes or lightly soiled loads. - Page 11 Smart Diagnosis Should you experience any problems with your dishwasher, it has the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phone using the LG Smart Laundry & DW Application or via your tele- phone to the LG call center.
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Page 12: Cycle Option Chart
PARTS AND FEATURES CYCLE OPTION CHART The cycle guide below shows the available options for each cycle. Available Extra Dry Sanitary Sanitary/ Energy High Cycle Spray Level Extra Rinse Half Load Delay Start Rinse Extra Rinse Saving Temp (default bold) Soft Auto Medium Strong Strong Heavy Soft Delicate Medium Soft... -
Page 13: Cycle Selection Chart
PARTS AND FEATURES CYCLE SELECTION CHART The cycle guide below shows the default settings for each cycle. Wash Rinse *Water Us- **Cycle Spray Inten- Cycle Main Heated Pre 1 Pre 2 Pre 3 Rinse 1 Rinse2 Time sity Wash Rinse 122 0F 149~158 0F 6.1 gal. Auto 50 0C 65~70 0C... -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START 1. LOAD THE DISHES CAUTION Scrape the dishes free of excess food, bones, and any other hard, non-soluble residue. Pull each rack out and load the Empty the lower rack first and then the upper rack. This will avoid dishes as described in this manual. -
Page 15: 5 Loading The Lower Rack
CAUTION NON-DISHWASHER SAFE ITEMS The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage certain items. LG does not recommend washing the following items in the dishwasher: • Hand painted silver or gold leaf dishes • Wood or bone handled utensils • Iron or other rust prone utensils... -
Page 16: 6 Folding Down The Lower Tines
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOLDING DOWN THE LOWER TINES The tines are adjustable to fit dishes of various sizes. Rear Front LOADING DISHES & POTS LOADING POTS & BOWLS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FOOD ON DISHES (steam models) Load items with difficult to remove or baked-on food near the steam spray arms, towards the left side of the lower rack, facing down. -
Page 17: 7 Loading The Silverware Basket
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET The silverware basket has separators to avoid scratching and tar- nishing of delicate silverware. The basket can be separated into three separate baskets that can be used individually in both the upper and lower racks. Unlock the tabs above the left and right sides to separate. -
Page 18: 8 Loading The Upper Rack
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING THE UPPER RACK NOTE Use the upper rack for small or delicate items such as small plates, cups, saucers, glasses, and dishwasher-safe plastic items. Cups, When loading larger items in the upper rack, such glasses, and bowls must be positioned upside down. Extra cups as wine glasses or taller cups, it may be necessary to or cooking utensils can be laid on the fold down cup racks, which remove the cutlery rack. -
Page 19: 9 Height Adjustable Upper Rack
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK NOTE The upper rack adjusts up and down. Adjust the upper rack up to allow tall and oversized items of up to 14 inches high in the low- After adjusting, make sure that dishes in the upper er rack. -
Page 20: Loading The Cutlery Rack (On Some Models)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING THE CUTLERY RACK HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TRAY (on some models) (on some models) Each side tray can be adjusted independently to a high or low position to accommodate different sizes of utensils or cutlery. Re- move dishes before adjusting the tray. The cutlery rack is best suited for washing flatware and most cook- ing or serving utensils. -
Page 21: 1 Adding Detergent To The Dispenser
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADDING DETERGENT TO THE DISPENSER • Only use detergent intended for automatic dishwashers. NOTE • Detergent must be put into the detergent compartment be- DO NOT add detergent when the Rinse Only cycle is fore starting any cycle, except the Rinse Only cycle. selected. -
Page 22: Adding Rinse Aid To The Dispenser
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADDING RINSE AID TO THE DISPENSER The Low Rinse Aid indicator will appear in the display when more rinse aid is needed. Only use liquid rinse aid in this dishwasher. The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water droplet spots on dishes and to enhance the drying performance. -
Page 23: Care And Cleaning
CARE & CLEANING CARE & CLEANING For best results, it is important to periodically check and care for the spray arms. WARNING To prevent injury during care and maintenance/cleaning, wear gloves and/or protective clothing. CLEANING THE FILTERS 1. Remove the lower rack first. Mesh filter 2. -
Page 24: Cleaning The Interior
CARE & CLEANING CLEANING THE INTERIOR CLEANING THE EXTERIOR y Clean the interior of your dishwasher periodically y In most cases, the exterior of your dishwasher can be with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove food cleaned with a soft damp cloth or sponge, then dried with and dirt particles. -
Page 25: 5 Cleaning The Top Spray Arm
CARE & CLEANING CLEANING THE TOP SPRAY ARM Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked After cleaning the top spray arm, replace it. Slide it back by food particles. When cleaning is necessary, use into place and make sure the retainer clip engages. a screwdriver to release the retainer clip from the bracket that holds the top spray arm assembly to the tub. -
Page 26: Faqs
Add an Extra Rinse to the cycle, or Why is there a whistling sound? run a Heavy cycle. LG Dishwashers use less water than traditional dishwashers, so adding an Extra Rinse will aid in rinsing the film It is important to determine how long the noise occurs and when away. - Page 27 FAQS How long does the clean indicator stay lit after the PRODUCT FEATURES AND cycle is complete? OPERATION The clean light indicator on the dishwasher will stay lit for 4 min- What is the benefit of steam? utes before turning off. You can, however, program the dishwash- er so that the clean light stays on until the dishwasher door opens.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Make sure that the door is completely closed and Door is not completely closed. latched. Dishwasher will not Power supply or power cord is not con- Connect the power supply or cord properly. operate nected. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Select correct cycle based on soil level and Improper cycle selection. type of dishware being washed. Check water supply connection or water Water temperature too low. heater setting. Dish washing detergent was not used. Use recommended detergent. -
Page 30: Smart Diagnosis™ System
POWER button. If your dishwasher is the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phone using the unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without LG Smart Laundry & DW Application or via your telephone to the using Smart Diagnosis. LG call center. -
Page 31: Warranty
DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) Should your LG Dishwasher prove to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below, effective from the date of original consumer purchase of the product, LG Electronics will replace the defective part(s). Replacement parts will meet intended fit and function of the original part. - Page 32 : Should your LG Dishwasher (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof.